Early version of Bonnie Cashin's iconic dog leash skirt in a blue, green and ivory white plaid mohair with blue leather waistband. Bonnie Cashin was one of the great innovators of modern fashion and helped create the American look and influenced sportswear design for decades. The 'dog leash' skirt is designed to offer a change of lengths with clips and rings reminiscent of everyday hardware. The skirt hooks at the waist and has one side pocket. Bonnie Cashin, Sills & Co. label present at the waistband. The size is not marked.Waist 25"Full Hips 58"Length From Waist to Hem 37"

The skirt is in fair condition with wear to the leather waistband caused by a clamp hanger and numerous flaws to the mohair apparently due to moth damage. Professional 'reweaving' repairs have been made to some of the flaws. In spite of repair work, some of the flaws are still noticeable on close inspection though the volume of fabric, texture and folds serves as camouflage. One of the original hooks is a little mangled. The skirt is best for collectors or those who do not mind flaws when considering the historic importance of the design. In-house domestic shipping $25