Late 1940s Early 1950s Hollywood Designer Striped Suit - NEW!

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Measurements

Size: Small

Jacket

Bust: 36 inches + 86 - 91 cm

Waist:32inches + 69 - 71 cm

Hips:38 inches + 91 - 93 cm

Sleeve Length from Outside Shoulder: 22 inches + 38 cm

Total Length from Outside Shoulder: 31 inches + 104 cm

Seam Allowance: 1 inch + 1.25 cm (appears to be per side)

Skirt

Waist: 26 inches + 69 - 71 cm (could easily be let out another inch)

Hips: 38 inches + 91 - 93 cm

Length from Waistband to Hem: 15 inches + 38 cm

Hem Length: 25 inches + 5 cm

Seam Allowance: 1 inch + 1.25 cm (per side)

Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.

Description

* Late 1950s to early 1960s couture label suit

* Fabric design features stripes in taupe and grey separated by gold lines

* Classic silhouette with a defined waist and straight skirt

* Jacket has full sleeves with turnover cuffs with elongated tabs with buttons

* Turn over collar has unusual square cut in lapels

* Jacket is ¾ length and has two tab fasteners with buttons

* Diagonal edging on jacket as contrast

* Skirt is straight with kick-pleat at rear which is covered by fabric underneath

* Fully lined jacket and skirt. Jacket has yellow lining for contrast

* Label reads Irene

Irene Lentz (1901-1962) was born in South Dakota and as a young woman she went to Hollywood, where she found work as an extra at MGM. She ended up taking design classes and opened a small dress shop. After the death of her husband in 1930, Irene left California for Europe, where she lived in Paris for several months.

Upon returning to Los Angeles, Irene opened another dress shop and she became a popular dressmaker to the stars. In 1935 she started doing custom work through Bullock’s Wilshire, a Los Angeles department store.

Irene had done freelance design work at RKO Studios off and on since 1932 and in 1942 she replaced Adrian at MGM. In 1947, she established her line of ready-to-wear, continuing at MGM until 1949. Many of her designs were produced exclusively for department stores around the country and her label was a huge success. She was best known for her feminine suits and dresses. Irene died in 1962, but the business continued under the design of Hubert Latimer until 1970. (courtesy of Vintage Fashion Guild)

Condition

Excellent vintage condition.

No notable flaws that I can see. - one tiny spot on the waistband pin size. Will definitely lighten with further clean but hardly noticeable as is.

Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws will be highlighted.

Comment

So much attention to detail in this amazing couture suit.

The listing is for the suit only and does not include any other accessories that may have been photographed with the item.

This item has not been pinned to the dress form.

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