A mannequin is wearing a dress with a short sleeves-short overcoat. She is wearing a round shaped hat without brim. The dress is knee high and the coat has a small turned over collar with wide sleeves. the front of the coat is open and is secured by just one button on the top. The mannequin is carrying a large bag on one arm and waving a headscarf on the other. She is also placed on a flying carpet. The mannequin is also wearing sunglasses, indication of traveling fashionably.
Photograph of a model in a room in a knee-length dress with long sleeves in a suede-like material. It has a low collar and three metal buttons. It gathers just below the chest and is tied with a thin belt. The dress is accessorized by four tiers of fringe.
Photograph of a model wearing a long-sleeved plaid dress with a large vee neck over a blouse with a rolled neck. The belt and trim are the same light color as the blouse and shower cap-like hat.
Mannequins featured in a department store window are wearing a white pants suit. A long sleeves loosely fitted jacket is covering a white blouse. The suit and blouse seem to be cotton and very comfortable. The mannequin’s head is covered by a scarf that has oriental pattern on it. The second mannequin is wearing a knee high white dress with a narrow belt from the same material. The dress is covered by a knee high overcoat with long and loose sleeves. The coat has a collar, and is for casual wear.
Text of press release:"FOR RELEASE: ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 29th 1961A sleeveless, raccoon-bordered dress in the new mid-formal length. Of softest suede, its new raised waistline is a wonderful look for a winter evening in the country. Designed for Sills & Co. by Bonnie Cashin who received the Coty American Fashion Critics’ Special Award” at a formal presentation and fashion show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 28th.Style # 851"
Dress -- sleeveless, thigh-length, with large patch pockets and leather binding on edges and pocket tops. With matching shorts. Worn with a turban-like cap. The photograph was taken in a fenced garden.
Long sleeved, narrow dress in a charcoal-type color worn with a coordinating cape using the same fabric for the lining with a dark-colored fabric for the outer shell. The edges of the cape and neckline of the dress are finished in a thin leather binding and the dress has a thin, tied belt from the same leather. The model also wears a knit cap.
Olive-colored dress on a mannequin. The top of the dress is hooded, and is made out of a jersey material. The skirt of the dress appears to be made of suede.
Handwritten on drawing: simple covering of jersey -- almost bare with a suede cardigan cover up --- / [cardigan:] 3208 / [dress] 3209 / jersey, leather trim / [cardigan] suede unlined / [top sleeve] seam / Bonnie Cashin / July 1973
Handwritten on drawing: two piece dreww which looks like three pieces --- kidskin pinafore -- oultined in a contrast coller and yoked and sleeved in jersey --- slim kid skirt / Bonnie Cashin / Jan - 1963
Handwritten on drawing: 16 / cashmere shift-- intarsia bordered-- wear it with its own little cardigan / regular classic neck / hold for border approval / Bonnie Cashin / Feb/. 67
Text of press release : BONNIE CASHIN, DESIGNING FOR PHILLIP SILLS, COMBINES GREEN SUEDE WITHLIGHTWEIGHT BLUE AND GREEN WOOL PLAID, IMPORTED FROM BIRITAIN. SWINGING WIDE AND EASY, THE TRAVEL cOAT HAS A TUXEDO FRONT THAT GROWS INTO A HOOD. IT IS WORN WITH AGREEN JERSEY DRESS0 DYED TO MATCH THE GREEN OF THE PLAID.STYLE# 2702(DRESS); #752(C0AT)(UPI PHOTO) 1/6/62 (RK)CREDIT LINEUNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL ROTO SERVICE"
High-waisted, collarless, long sleeved dress with extended shoulders. The dress closes in the front and has 2 pleats extending fro the waist. The edges, hems, sleeve attachment seams and waistline seam are bound in thin strips of leather. The waist seam binding ends, in the front, with a swivel snap hook linked to a matching metal ring. The wool fabric has a checked pattern of darker and lighter colors. The model wears a plush, dark-colored (fur?) cap.
Handwritten on drawing: I just live in my shirtwaist-y cashmere – it has hold studs – chained – like an India man’s shirt – sometimes I wear it belted very high – or anywhere –
Text of press release:"From: Ruth Millard50 East 42nd StreetNew York, New York 10017Mu 7 2996Exclusive To You In Your CityGlamorizing the thigh is prime fashion point this fall for the go go young swinger. Leglites by Hanes in electric blue, sheer all the way to the waist band, assure flattering leg expanse no matter how high this white calfskin shift by Bonnie Cashin may edge upwards. The demure high neck and long sleeves of the shift enhance the audience impact of this switched-on fashion. Low-heeled ankle strapped shoes complete the costume.LegJ.ites by Hanes — Retail Price: $3.95Costume by Bonnie Cashin for Philip SillsShoes by Gob"