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. "
Handwritten on drawing: Shantung anyone? / new way to look -- tough double ticking -- patched and edged with suede -- wear it with suede breeches and a sweater or shirt --- the shantung shell / bellows pocket / back, slit pocket / Bonnie Cashin
Handwritten on drawing: tunic 3022A / as #3012 body without sleeves or collar -- let me see this & then will decide on neck & armhole finish / make this 22" across --- want to be sure it doesn't fit tightly / brown mix yarn
Handwritten on drawing: #147 / shetland brushed as #140- shape -- color - 840 heather / all one color / small gold button / a Bonnie Cashin design / June 30/30/74
Text of press release: "The Oriental mystique has always held a fascination for Bonnie Cashin. The grace of Persian robes inspired this wrap-around tunic which she created for Philip Sills Company, with its dramatic swing of trailing sleeves, which are also worn tied up at the shoulders to form an interesting double sleeve effect.Of British woolen in a ropey plaid of bronze and cyclamen tones, its soft wrap-into folds are held by a wide suede cumberbund [cummerbund] type of sash. Narrow Persian pants and a skinny hooded jersey shirt complete the look. (The hood forms a cowl worn down). bonnie intends this look for winter evenings, perhaps at the theatre or a mixed-beat party. A completely new way to dress up.No. 3721 - $240.00.EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYAVAILABLE IN YOUR CITY"
text of press release: "WARM SUEDE CALLED “PERSIAN MELON” CUT LIKE A PERSIAN POTENTATE’S TUNIC COAT.SUGGESTED FOR WEAR OVER BRIGHT PINES OR SUNNY YELLOWS, AND MOVES HAPPIlY INTOThE STRAW HAT SEASONStyle Number: #1415Approximate retail price: $145.00Size Range: to 16Please Credit: A BONNIE CASHIN DESIGN FOR PHIlIP SILLS"
Contact sheet with 12 prints of a model in an outfit consisting of a hooded, long-sleeve top under a tunic-like garment that is belted under each arm. Over this, she wears a cape with a fur collar and metal fasteners. She also wears mittens
Handwritten on drawing: Make me a glovesoft suede pull [sic] for all my casual trotting about hours. Please don't line it. I like this beautiful skin next to my skin.
From sketch: “ From my stock of beautiful silks from Thailand & India- this of deep blues & greens the big print as fail for a quite different small print in turquoise to bound the sleeves – the small flat body bag is from my summer bag collection made in quilted liberty lawn nothing matches but each is happy with the other. Wearing a tunic top with large sleeves, and large flowers pattern. Mid size skirt, Wearing hat .
Contact sheet with 11 prints of a model in a lined cape with a fur collar. It has four metal turnlock [turnscrew] fasteners. She appears to wear a hooded sweater under a sleeveless tunic that fastens with a buckle under each arm. She wears slack, and thick soled clogs. She wears knit gloves with a cable cuff. The three elements of the ensemble seem to be in a suede-like material.
Photograph of a model Wearing a stripped, hooded garment under a sleeveless, leather tunic-like over garment that fastens on the shoulders with metal toggles and has pockets on the hem. She poses at a window.
Text of press release:"EXCLUSIVE-IN -YOUR-CITYSports Illustrated Design Awards, 1963(Designer of the Year Bonnie Cashin)A Bonnie Cashin look for early spring is this maharaja-inspired tunic suit otpale beige Scottish tweed edged in leather. Her large leather beret accents the lean but softened lines. (Bonnie Cashin for Sills & Co., suit about $160. Tam about $15.)FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, MkY 1st, AND THEREAFTERPhoto: Neal Barr"
Text of press release: "EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYHall of Fame and three-time Coty Award winner, Bonnie Cashin’s designphilosophy that tmodern pieces should work well together and simplify trans.seasonal dressing,” is exemplified in this three-part layering concept.The deep-freeze covering is a suede carving lined with furry-stuffinside, and topped by a racoon collar, with hardware [turnlock / turnscrew] closures for battening down.The suede tunic is one of those 1ajering parts that can be worn happily with sweaterings or a skinny hooded jersey, as shown.Another collaboration part of pieces that work well together, are thestraight-legged pants, also in suede.The color palette for the suedes include a brace of deep rich subtletones, as well as bland blondes, bright shades, and mid-tones, such as smokeyfog, a faded-y blue called “blue Jean,” and sumac, a rosy burnished tone.From Sills & Company.No. .989 - Cape - One size - $310.00No. 3051 - Tunic - One size - $100.00No. 6!i.93 - Pants - 6 to 16 - $]Ao.ooBonnie Cashin gloves from CrescendoeAVAILABLE IN YOUR CITY."
Text of press release: "EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYAward-winning designer Bonnie Cashin translates her design philosophy into the total look.The time-honored “Shell” coat flares into a new, dashing concept: Glen-plaid traced with leather, it boasts hardware clossures and a jersey lining.The Glen-check bloomers lead a double life. They behave like a skirt, and can be worn at different lengths on the leg. The roomy pocket is another Cashin signature.The brave and the young are responding with enthusiasm to the Mexican-Indian chole that reaches below the bosom but bares the midriff; in black jersey with leather tracing.Bonnie Cashin designs are made by Philip Sills E Company.No. 4489 - Jerkin tunic - $140.00No. 3514 - Bloomers - $100.00No. 2631 - Jersey Chole - 50.00No. 470 - Leather Belt - 22.00Available in your city."
Colord photograph of a model in a tunic-style dress with trimmed pockets, neck line and gathered at the waist by a thin leather belt that matches the piping. Over this she wears a long, orange coat with a fleece lining and a knit skull cap.In the lower right corner is the caption: Bonnie Cashin senses it in the fabric..the excitement of Creslan.
Text of press release:"EXCLUSIVE TO YOU IN YOUR CITYIn Bonnie Cashin’s lexicon of fashions, the “layered-look” isdefined as flexibility in donning or doffing clothes as the temperature dictates.For Philip Sills E Company, she has created a group that can be worn solo or in combination. The double-faced Scotch check coat isfaced with pheasant blue, framed with a wide suede band. The wide, squared, collar can be worn flat, or thrown over the head as awindbreak.The sleeveless suede tunic is wheat-colored and is worn with theslim, long-johns, a Cashin hallmark.Under it all is a skinny long sleeved jersey shirt with a helmet-like hood which, when worn down makes a flattering cowl neckline.No. 2716 - Coat - Extra small, small and medium sizes - $245.00No. 3617 - Tunic -Extra small, small and medium sizes - $120.00No. 6422 - Long-johns - sizes 6 - 14 - $90.00No. 3718 - Blouse - sizes 6 - 14 - $55.00AVAILABLE IN YOUR CITY"