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Hi Karlyn,
I recently did some restoration work for a member of Pola Stout’s family, consisting of two suits, an Adrian and an Irene, that were part of Pola’s personal wardrobe. I thought you might like to share photographs of Pola Stout’s custom Irene suit, along with the original PSI swatch card labeled “Irene – Fall 1948″, a studio portrait of Pola wearing the suit c.1948, and an original length of the sample yardage done in the reverse colorway.
Pola and Irene were longtime friends and Irene had this suit custom made for Pola in 1948 from her own hand woven textile. Pola Stout treasured the suit and wore it for many years, having it re-fit and the lapels cut down sometimes in the late 50′s.
Enjoy,
Bret
All Artifacts Courtesy of Pola Stout’s family. Photographs courtesy of Bret Fowler
What a fabulous suit! Many thanks to the Stout Family and Bret Fowler for sharing. Visit the gallery to view more Irene’s from Bret’s personal collection.
What a great time! I was invited by Greg to visit Raleigh Studios, in Hollywood California, for a tour of where he’s been working on the set of The Closer. Author and Designer, Greg LaVoi – our gracious Host for the day – has been an admirer of Irene’s for years and snaps up vintage Irene Lentz designs whenever he can. He has collected a wonderful Irene ensemble there at the studio and they suit “Brenda”, played by actress Kyra Sedgwick, so well.
Greg offered me the opportunity to photograph his Irene Collection and I’m so excited to share them with you here. My photos are of just a small portion of his collection, but show you some of my favorites from the visit. Thanks again to my friend Greg, who gave my family and I this memorable day in LA.
Click on the thumbnails to see a larger photo of each.
On occasion; I receive emails from Irene fans and collectors. What a joy to get these notes and read what others appreciate most from Irene’s work. Sometimes, folks will share memories of how they, a parent or grandparent knew Irene, worked with Irene or know of her work. Sometimes they will share photographs of their personal collection of Irene’s designs. Winifred is one such woman I’ve had the pleasure of communicating with recently.
Winifred lives near Chicago, is working toward her fashion merchandising degree and enjoys sharing her love of vintage garments with others, especially her young daughter, who apparently already started a vintage jewelry collection of her own. How fun!
Many thanks to Winifred for sharing her sweet sentiments with me and these photos with all of us. Winifred, I hope your Irene collection continues to grow and that your passion for vintage brings you and your daughter joy for many years to come.
These images are the property of Winfred and not to be used elsewhere. Thank you.
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Photo shared by & copyright by owner, Winifred - dress purchased online, was in thrift store in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Photo shared by & copyright by owner, Winifred - gown purchased from a vintage clothing store in Iowa, formerly sold at the estate sale of a husband and wife who were well known in radio and retired to Dubuque, IA.
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Malibu Beach Home for Irene, Elliot and Michael (the beloved dog)
Another view of the Malibu Beach home being built.
Irene, already getting comfortable in new home..
Irene, posing, as Michael looks on..
Another view of Irene, I'm pretty sure Elliot was taking these photos..
.. Meeting some new neighbors perhaps..
Beach view, with Irene in new Malibu Home..
I would like to see what this home looks like today..
My mother remembers staying here for mini-vacations. Unfortunately, she recalls that she could never sleep well because the waves were so noisy. I love the sound of the ocean. Apparently Irene did too. She loved the beach and had always wanted a beach home.
Hope you enjoyed the photos.
Clicking on them will show you a larger view by the way.
Have a great day!
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