ready-to-wear designs, 1949-1956

For her return collections, Cashin produced garments based on her Hollywood designs, such as this toga suit, which she promoted as a favorite of her many of her actress-clients.
Bonnie Cashin for Adler and Adler, 1949.

At mid-century, Neiman -Marcus provided some of Cashin's greatest endorsements and also gave her a forum to create limited edition, luxury garments, such as this sheared mink version of her toga coat. 1950.


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