Vintage 1970s Bonnie Cashin Raincoat Ladies Size 10

This is a vintage 1970s Bonnie Cashin raincoat.  Any garment with a Bonnie Cashin label was designed by Bonnie Cashin herself as she did not use assistant designers or license her name.  This Bonnie Cashin raincoat is made of a nylon based synthetic fabric - the content label is missing so I can’t be precise regarding the fabric.   The coat has wide notched lapels, raglan sleeves and belted cuffs.  It has a four button front, but the neck can be closed by folding over the lapel and buttoning it under the left collar.  When closed, it has a straight, shirt type collar and is secured with a matching belt.  There is a large patch pocket at either lower side, accessed from the back but decorated with a button-down flap.  This Bonnie Cashin raincoat is cut full with a wide flare to the hemline.

Label: Bonnie Cashin New York Montreal.  Bonnie Cashin (1915-2000) is a legendary American designer, known for innovative designs that were ahead of their time.  Her career spans from the mid-1930s until 1985 and designed, aside from her own label, for Sills & Co., Coach leather, Ballantyne of Scotland, Modelia and Russ Taylor raincoats, and Meyers handbags.  (information courtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild)

Union label:  Canadian ILGWU used between 1968 and 1984

Color: Greyish beige, aka “greige”.

Sizing: Size 10 is indicated. and although this Bonnie Cashin raincoat should fit a medium size, please rely on the following measurements for fit:

Shoulders: 16”, estimated due to the raglan cut of the sleeves

Sleeve:  24” from the estimated shoulder, 32” from the mid-neck to the cuff edge

Sleeve Inseam:  16 3/4” long

Bust:  46” around, but meant to fit loosely

Waist:  48”

Hemline:  66” around

Overall length: 44 1/2”

Condition:  Very clean, this Bonnie Cashin raincoat has recently been dry cleaned.  No wear, tear, staining or any other defect to this Bonnie Cashin raincoat.  

This is a nice example of Bonnie Cashin design.  She was always striving for modernity and the simple, yet elegant design of this Bonnie Cashin raincoat is timeless and easy to wear….