Background
Kasmer, Irene was born on September 24, 1926 in Bilky, Czechoslovakia. Daughter of Izidor and Malvina Amalia (Klein) Markovic. came to the United States, 1948.
Kasmer, Irene was born on September 24, 1926 in Bilky, Czechoslovakia. Daughter of Izidor and Malvina Amalia (Klein) Markovic. came to the United States, 1948.
Associate of Arts in Art, LATTJ College, Los Angeles, 1953.
Designer, Bell Sportswear, Los Angeles, 1948-1950; professor costume design, lecturer, Los Angeles Trade Technology College, 1951-1954; chief designer, director, Ardee Sportswear, Los Angeles, 1951-1966; president, Irene Kasmer Inc., Los Angeles, since 1966; founder, president, Modac Museum Fashion Designers and Creators, Los Angeles, since 1994; also board directors, Modac Museum Fashion Designers and Creators, Los Angeles. Consultant, designer, since 1951. President Museum Fashion Designers and Creators, Los Angeles, since 1991.
Fashion advising committee to mayor, Los Angeles, since 1970. Member Fashion Group International (board directors since 1960), Textile Group International (board directors since 1987).
Married Gerald Stuart Kasmer, August 29, 1954. Children: Jeff Anthony, Bruce Neal, Lauren Michele.