Irene Lentz Designs in Town & Country September, 1954 p.13
Town & Country September, 1954 p.13 [Advertisement] Gunther Jaeckel, 10 East 57th “WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN PRESENTING THE FALL AND WINTER COLLECTION BY IRENE EXCLUSIVE WITH GUNTHER JAECKEL IN NEW YORK FASHION SALON, THIRD FLOOR” 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 Designs in Town & Country September, 1954, p.12
Town & Country September, 1954, p.12 [Advertisement] Nan Duskin, Philadelphia “For daytime… dinner time… the suit, the coat, in British imported fabrics beautifully correlated with ivy taffeta. The cocktail sheath, elegant in black crepe with embroidered ivy leaf motif.” 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 Collection shared by Greg LaVoi
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...
Read MoreWinifred’s Irene Collection
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...
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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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