FALL BLANKETS IN NYC 

A TIMELESS DESIGN


The coat an elder lady was wearing caught my eyes immediately in a crowded subway station.   Looked so fresh.   Perfect proportion.   A half length coat made with light-weight canvas in khaki on outside and lined in deep green, with industrial metal closers along the center front opening and flaps on the pockets, which are oversized and placed in both lower front and back.  

I had no doubt that it was designed by Bonnie Cashin (1907-2000), one of the most influential women's ready-to-wear designers in twentieth century, American.   

Photo of Tent-style Canvas Coat by Bonnie Cashin from Hemlock Vintage Clothing

http://www.hemlockvintage.com/feed/60s2607.html

Unique size and placement of pockets based truly on functionality, use of industrial details, and perfect proportion of the entire piece, are signatures of her timeless design.   

Bonnie Cashin's original sketches from FIT Special Collection


This lady must have worn this coat over decades, yet she still looked great as the design has never gone out of style.  Whenever we see really good designs it made us think and challenge how we can create great bags that will be appreciated and used for a very long time by someone.  


"If a thing is good of its kind, the re-starting of it can be forever fresh."   
ー Bonnie Cashin




FIT LIBRARY DEPARTMENT SPECIAL COLLECTION
http://www3.fitnyc.edu/library/departments/special_collections.htm
Tel: 212.217.4385 by appointment

LEATHERS 

We visited a leather vendor in Garment District to purchase leather for our production.  

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