Fabulous Irene Gown at VintageExpo
Thanks to Denise, for sharing photos of this beautiful Irene Gown she acquired an estate sale in the gorgeous wine country of Sonoma County. The gown is being shown this weekend at the Vintage Expo in Santa Monica – October 15-16 (Booth #208, vintageexpo.com) You can visit the Unforgettable Vintage website, owned by Denise, by clicking here.
Read MoreIrene Online 8-19-11
Every once in a while, I like to do a re-cap of some of the many places I’ve come across online, that feature, or at least highlight Irene Lentz and her designs. This is not a full list by any means.. rather, some of my personal choices at this particular time. More, quality features will be shared in future posts. I do this, because it’s a delightful thing, to see Irene’s designs being talked about, written about, worn by today’s actresses, and revered by today’s designers. Irene’s style remains classic, but timeless… as seen here: Url: http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/category/costume-design/ Author: Kimberly Lindbergs Excerpt: “About six or seven years ago something strange happened. It all started when I...
Read MoreIrene Lentz Oscar Award Nominations
I’ve always enjoyed watching the Academy Awards show each year. This February 27th, 2011 marks the 83rd annual Academy Awards, or “The Oscars” as they’re affectionately known. Irene was nominated for the Oscar twice for Best Costume Design. The first time was at the 21st Academy Award show in 1949. The category was Costume Design (Black and White), for the 1948 movie “B. F.’s Daughter“. View a sketch by Irene for one of the gowns worn by Barbara Stanwyck in the movie B.F.’s Daughter. The second nomination came at the 33rd Academy Awards show in 1961. The category was Costume Design (Color), for the 1960 movie “Midnight Lace“. This image is a photo of a page from my copy of the delightful book: Oscar...
Read MoreIrene Lentz Design, Town & Country March, 1953 p.10
Irene Lentz Design Town & Country March, 1953 p.10 [Advertisement] Jay Thorpe, 24 West 57, New York “IRENE Takes magnificent British wool to create a shapely suit with a Regency air and a definite penchant for European travel. Her signature of the season… graduated buttons” Thanks to Bret Fowler for sharing these Vintage Magazine Advertisements of Irene’s Designs with us! Click on the thumbnail image to see full view.
Read MoreIrene Lentz Design, Town & Country April, 1955 p.50
Irene Lentz Design Town & Country April, 1955 p.50 [Editorial] CALIFORNIAN FASHION “A dress for red-carpet occasions is worn by Mrs. Howard Morton Lang of Beverly Hills to Hollywood’s Huntington Hartford Theatre. Organdy embroidered with morning glories is fashioned into a narrow column, its slight back fullness released in the briefest of trains. Wide bands of satin wrap the bodice and continue to the floor in a shimmering sweep. By Irene at Bullock’s-Wilshire; Gunther Jaeckel; Nan Duskin; Marshall Field” Thanks to Bret Fowler for sharing these Vintage Magazine Advertisements of Irene’s Designs with us! Click on the thumbnail image to see full view.
Read MoreAbout Irene
Irene is my grand-aunt, and admired for her work in women's fashion and Hollywood costume design. Her talent as a successful clothing designer in Los Angeles led to her long career as a costume designer for many great films in Hollywood.. until her sudden death in 1962. I hope you enjoy your visit.. ~ Karlyn
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