Rare 1968 Bonnie Cashin Museum Held Fox Fur & Suede Coat designer-adele-simpson I love that there are

I love that there are pockets hidden along the seam of the skirt and the series of soft pleats that circle the waist

Each closes with a back painted metal zipper

I love the band at the waist that gives it a bit of visual definition but still keeps the easy to wear cut

For something over 100 years old it is in remarkable and sound condition

Rare 1968 Bonnie Cashin Museum Held Fox Fur & Suede Coat designer-adele-simpson I love that there areThis coat is instantly recognizable as being by Bonnie Cashin and a version of it is actually held in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts collection. I also found a ad for the coat that ran in both the New Yorker and Vogue for the September issue. Cashin launched her label in 1952 after a successful career in costume design. She was a highly influential innovator who created loose fitting sportswear and light, layered clothing. In 1972 she was inducted