Above, this supple citron bag from Coach, with iconic brass turnlocks, reflects Bonnie Cashin's legacy.
Recently, Brilliant Asylum has been posting some amazing walk-in-closets and dressing rooms that rival the chicest shops. So, I thought it would be fun to re-post these images of Bonnie Cashin's boutique-style closet, featured in House and Garden, July 1969. Cashin, a fashion designer best known for her Coach accessories in the 1960s, believed that everyone should have a "boutique" in their own home with "colors erupting in a barely controlled riot." There is a nice online exhibition of her work, "Chic is Where You Find It" at the UCLA Library.
Above, Charlotte Moss included Cashin's famous quote, "Chic is where you find it," in a collection of inspired notepads.
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I love these extraordinary old photos, Courtney! Bonnie had a seriously gorgeous closet. All those colors are sure to inspire anyone. Love the classic retro style from the 60's - very cool!
Now this is the Coach we know and love (enough with the "C" logos already).
Beautiful dressing room! This is truly a live/work/play environment by a woman clearly ahead of her time. Thanks for posting this fabulous room (and for the nice mention).
Anne, BA,
Today Coach's 60s-inspired Bleeker collection launches online. The bling is gone! Coach can do the yummiest colors and supple textures when they stay away from those Cs'.
That's so funny, I bought those note pads when I was shopping at Charlotte Moss and then she gave me more after I met with her. I love that she created them. They really are inspiring quotes from some really inspiring women!
two things.. yes, Brilliant Asylum has been torturing me with some very drool-worthy closets. I've always thought my closet was pretty fabulous...but she's making me think it could use some sprucing up. ;)
But on to other fun things... those notepads are adorable. I have a love of inspiring phrases, elements and sayings. And these truly fir the bill. Looks like I may need to place an order with Charlotte Moss :)
I love Cashin's spirited point of view! I would love my own "boutique" with erupting colors, but my little boutique is all neutrals :( Perhaps I should introduce some color à la Cashin!
What great photos, love the stationary too, I can't wait to go to C. Moss. :)
Great pictures of Cashin's dressing room and I want the Moss notepads!
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