Three Items by Irene: Two Skirt Suits, One Jacket, 1950s

This lot contains two suits and one jacket by Irene.

Irene Lentz, known as Irene, cultivated a prolific career in film and fashion between 1921 and her death in 1962. Beginning as an actress, Irene came to rely on sewing skills that earned her contracts with Los Angeles department stores. She eventually designed film costumes for Hollywood production studios, culminating in her role as head of art direction at MGM.

THE FIRST
Black silk suit with single breasted eight button notch lapel, panel of self fabric that wraps around the chest with a functioning single covered button at the chest, scalloped hem with interfacing to emphasize the hips.
Label: Irene / Exclusively for Bullocks-Wilshire
Size Label: Not labeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.5"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 39"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 35"

THE SECOND
Silk coat with three-quarter length sleeves, bust darts, single button closure, the button is covered in self fabric, peaked lapel.
Label: Irene
Size Label: Not labeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 43"
Hips: 49"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 25"

THE THIRD - THE JACKET
Grey wool striped suit, double breasted at the top with narrow band of black fabric above the waist then becomes single breasted, long set-in sleeves with shoulder pads, lined in chartreuse colored silk.
Label: Irene
Size Label: Not labeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 16.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.5"

THE SKIRT
Label: Within the jacket
Size Label: Not labeled

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 22"
Hips: 17"
Length (side waist band to hem): 28.5"

Property From a Midwest University Collection

This lot is located in Chicago.