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Text of press release: "EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYOne of Bonnie Cashin’s design concepts is “art forms for living in.” She translates her theory into reality in this tunic-shell, fashioned out of smooth, buttery kidskin, lined with canvas. The slim, halter top tapers to a flare, giving the tunic (and the wearer) a fly-away look. Available in a large selection of winging, singing bird colors.The espadrille knee-length leather pants have lacings to thong around the leg any which way one wishes, or not at all.The hooded blouse is jersey. All Bonnie Cashin designs for Philip SillsNo. 3861 - Leather tunic - one size. Approx. $135.00.No. 3)-i-ll-L - Leather pants - Sizes 6 to l!l - Approx. $110.00.& Company.Available in your city. "
Text of press release : "EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYBonnie Cashin’s new collection for Philip Sills & Company is a re-dedication of their concepts to that growing clientele they both dearly love - - “that aware, involved, independent woman, who has not the time or taste for fads or period pieces, and who considers her wardrobe an enriching adjunct to total living.”For this independent busy girl here is a workable, wearable canvas jacket which has two Cashin trade-marks: the attached purse-pocket with turn- screwed closure, and the leather tracings.The jacket can be worn with a skirt or dress, but makes its important appearance when worn with matching narrow pants. These are a new interpretation of leather front, with a canvas back.The colors are lyrical, such as: malarky, geranium, pheasant, linen and toffee.Jacket No. 2734. - extra small, small and medium: - $140.00Pants - No. 2746 - Sizes 6 to 114- - $80.00.Available in your city."
Text of press release: "This is a spunky-skunky coat, in which the much maligned little skunk is given due credit for its beauty and its durability, and just to underscore its new status, the tell-tale white markings have been removed.Bonnie Cashin with her flair for originality who designs for PhilipSills Company, has combined the fur with musk colored suede in anew kind of tuxedo effect. The fur scarf-like front is anchored in with buckled suede, and the whole coat is lined with wool jersey. It’s worn here over a helmeted, skinny sleeved dress of the same jersey.No. 4601 - Available in extra small, small and medium sizes - $575.00.AVAILABLE IN YOUR CITY"
Text of press release:"BONNIE CASHINWeatherwear for Russ TaylorDivision of Russel Taylor,Inc512 Seventh AvenueNew York, N.Y. 10018For release: On or after Saturday-Sunday, June 16-17, 1979.Bonnie Cashin makes dramatic rain Fashion Statements with this wet and glistening quilted coat, done in licorice black Cir for Weatherwear for Russ Taylor.Style: ‘[1937Suggested retail price: $18O.--"Holding black umbrellas.
Text of press release:" BONNIE CASHINWeatherwear for Russ TaylorDivision of Russel Taylor, Inc.512 Seventh AvenueNew York, N.Y. 10018For release: On or after Saturday-Sunday, November 24-25, 1979.Bonnie Cashin greets Spring ‘80 with a bright and jaunty red poplin chesterfield all-weather Cashinette petite coat. She outlines its narrow, classic lines with piping, and adds her usual deep and roomy “catch-all” pockets. It’s one of the many typically American looks in Bonnies’ Weatherwear Collection for Russ Taylor.Style: #1719cSuggested retail price: $150."White hat with black rim around plus an umbrella.
Text of press release: "CASH IN COUNTRYDivision of Russel Taylor,Inc.512 Seventh AvenueNew York, N.Y. 10018For release: On or after Saturday-Sunday, June 16-17, 1979.City meets Country in Bonnie Cashin’s leather trimmed Alpine cloth peajacket suit with a matching poncho and knife pleat skirt. Part of her new Cashin Country Collection for Russ Taylor.Style: #7906 Poncho;Style: #9182 Skirt;Style: #7907 Jacket;Suggested retail price: $370.--Suggested retail price: $110.--Suggested retail price: $280.--"
Text of press release:"CASH IN COUNTRYDivision of Russel Taylor, Inc.512 Seventh AvenueNew York, N.Y. 10018For release: On or after Saturday-Sunday, November 24-25, 1979.Bonnie Cashins’ belief in designs of pure shape and clean lines, works superbly in shaping ‘Suede 21’ into a pantsuit featuring a simply cut, classic, side-vented kimono jacket. Part of herCashin Country Collection for Spring ‘80.Style: #8151 JacketSuggested retail price: $300.--Style: #8007 PantsSuggested retail price: $230.--"
Text from press release:"CASHIN COUNTRYDivision of Russel Taylor, Inc.512 Seventh AvenueNew York, N.Y. 10018For release: On or after Saturday-Sunday, June 16-17, 1979.Bonnie Cashin demonstrates her superb sense of color and love of luxurious fabrics with this perfectly shaped coat. Featuring the push up sleeve in light as air mohair. Part of Cashin Country for Russ Taylor.Style: #7940 Suggested retail price: #500.-". With knit hat & gloves.
Text of press release:"CASHIN COUNTRYDivision of Russel Taylor, Inc.512 Seventh AvenueNew York, N.Y. 10018For release: On or after Saturday-Sunday, June 16-17, 1979.Who else but Bonnie Cashin would add a rustic handknit hood to an architecturally cut camels hair coat with suede luggage fasteners. From her new Cashin Country Collection for Russ Taylor.Style: #7908Suggested retail price: $360.--"