Irene’s sketch for Marlene Dietrich
My thanks to Bret for sharing this wonderful press photo of an Irene sketch for Marlene Dietrich from “The Lady Is Willing” – 1942.
Read MoreIrene sketch for Lucille Ball at Silver Screen Modiste
Silver Screen Modiste is a great new site, created by Christian Esquevin, a contributing author here at Irene-Lentz.com. Christian features photos and a wealth of information about costume design in the golden age of Hollywood. Click on the images above and below, to proceed to this site and read more about the Silver Screen Modiste and view all the wonderful information and photos....
Read MoreIrene’s sketch for Barbara Stanwyck in B.F’s Daughter
Thank you, to Christian Esquevin, for sharing this sketch with us. This beautiful sketch by Irene was created for Barbara Stanwyck in the 1948 film B.F.’s Daughter. Irene received an Academy Award nomination for this film. Click on the image, to see it larger.
Read MoreIrene-Fisher Easter Parade Sketch
Thanks to Christian Esquevin for sending this beautiful sketch and background information! Easter Parade is one of my favorite musicals. It’s a wonderful Hollywood film with beautiful costumes and entertainment. This sketch, by Virginia Fisher, signed by Irene, presents a design worn by one of the strolling women on the 5th Avenue “Easter Parade” scene. This sketch and the original costume had been exhibited at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s “Hollywood and History” exhibition many years ago. They were also reproduced in the book by the same title that was published based on that exhibition.
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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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