An example of Cashin's desire to avoid unnecessary cutting and seaming, the arms on this coat were cut in one piece with the body. This provided a range of motion that was not possible with the high-cut armhole on most women's clothing. Worn with a "Spaniel's Ears" hat adapted from "Laura."
Bonnie Cashin for Adler and Adler, 1950.

Feeling one should be "costume-y" only at night, Cashin sought ways to imbue wearable daywear with touches of exoticism, such as this spring coat with a Mandarin collar and side slits.
Bonnie Cashin for Adler and Adler, 1952.