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Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse Clutch Bag Cashin Carry 60s Black Leather
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse Clutch Bag Cashin Carry 60s Black Leather

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse Clutch Bag Cashin Carry 60s Black Leather

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Bonnie Cashin for Coach “Cashin Carry” Foldover Purse or Clutch Bag, USA, circa late 1960s.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Sling Bag Cashin Carry Tote Red Leather 1960s Vintage
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Sling Bag Cashin Carry Tote Red Leather 1960s Vintage

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Sling Bag Cashin Carry Tote Red Leather 1960s Vintage

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned Bonnie Cashin for Coach Sling Bag, dating to the mid-1960s. Crafted from richly toned dark red cream-tanned cowhide leather, this iconic Cashin design features a ...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Portfolio Bag Vintage 1960s Business Briefcase Rare HTF
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Portfolio Bag Vintage 1960s Business Briefcase Rare HTF

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Portfolio Bag Vintage 1960s Business Briefcase Rare HTF

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Preowned and genuinely rare 1960s Bonnie Cashin for Coach portfolio bag, crafted in black grained leather with a classic push-lock fastener. This early Coach design features its orig...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Black Leather Briefcase, 1990s
Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Black Leather Briefcase, 1990s

Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Black Leather Briefcase, 1990s

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This vintage Coach Leather Messenger Bag is made of luxurious black leather and silver-tone hardware and features a crossbody adjustable strap, this bag is both stylish and practical...

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1990s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

1970s Bonnie Cashin for Coach Red Leather Denim Double Entry Swinger Bag
1970s Bonnie Cashin for Coach Red Leather Denim Double Entry Swinger Bag

1970s Bonnie Cashin for Coach Red Leather Denim Double Entry Swinger Bag

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

A rare and highly collectible Bonnie Cashin for Coach "Double Entry Swinger Bag", crafted in vivid red leather with denim panels, dating to the early 1970s.

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1970s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

1960s Bonnie Cashin for Coach Red Leather Small Double Header Tote Bag Vintage
1960s Bonnie Cashin for Coach Red Leather Small Double Header Tote Bag Vintage

1960s Bonnie Cashin for Coach Red Leather Small Double Header Tote Bag Vintage

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

A wonderful example of Bonnie Cashin's iconic and endlessly practical design philosophy, this vintage Coach Small Double Header Tote is believed to date to the mid-1960s.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Mocha Brown Leather Sling Bag 1960s Rare Lining
Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Mocha Brown Leather Sling Bag 1960s Rare Lining

Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Mocha Brown Leather Sling Bag 1960s Rare Lining

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

A wonderfully early example from Bonnie Cashin’s groundbreaking “Cashin Carry” era for Coach, this rare early 1960s sling bag captures the effortless utility and understated sophisti...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage 1960s Bonnie Cashin Black Cowhide Leather Shopping Tote
Vintage 1960s Bonnie Cashin Black Cowhide Leather Shopping Tote

Vintage 1960s Bonnie Cashin Black Cowhide Leather Shopping Tote

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Classic Shopping Tote, also known as the Large Shopping Tote, dating to the mid-1960s.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Original Coach Leather Briefcase
Original Coach Leather Briefcase

Original Coach Leather Briefcase

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in New York, NY

Original Vintage Coach Leather Briefcase from the 1990's. Beautiful calf leather mixed with nylon tech trim. One main compartment with plenty of interior pockets, one outer zip pocke...

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1990s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Coach North South Mini Crossbody
Coach North South Mini Crossbody

Coach North South Mini Crossbody

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in New York, NY

Coach North South Mini Crossbody from the 1980's. Heavy brown calfskin with zippered main compartment with one outside pocket. Fits cell phone. 1980's Coach.

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1980s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

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Vintage Mid-60s Bonnie Cashin Coach Leather Handbag Cashin Carry
Vintage Mid-60s Bonnie Cashin Coach Leather Handbag Cashin Carry

Vintage Mid-60s Bonnie Cashin Coach Leather Handbag Cashin Carry

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H 20 in W 11 in D 0.5 in Dm 25 in

Vintage Mid-60s Bonnie Cashin Coach Leather Handbag Cashin Carry

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bonnie Cashin joined Coach in 1963. Among her first designs there were under the "Cashin Carry" line, and we have a beautiful deadstock (new-old/unused) bag from that line for you he...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award
Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

By Bonnie Cashin, Coach

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bonnie Cashin joined Coach in 1963. She won her second Coty Award in 1968, a direct result of the line these bags come from.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award
Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

By Coach, Bonnie Cashin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bonnie Cashin joined Coach in 1963. She won her second Coty Award in 1968, a direct result of the line these bags come from.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award
Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

By Bonnie Cashin, Coach

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bonnie Cashin joined Coach in 1963. She won her second Coty Award in 1968, a direct result of the line these bags come from.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award
Vintage Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

Vintage Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

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H 12 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in Dm 19 in

Vintage Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bonnie Cashin joined Coach in 1963. She won her second Coty Award in 1968, a direct result of the line these bags come from.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award
Vintage Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

Vintage Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

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H 18.5 in W 13.5 in D 5 in Dm 28 in

Vintage Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bonnie Cashin joined Coach in 1963. She won her second Coty Award in 1968, a direct result of the line these bags come from.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award
Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bonnie Cashin joined Coach in 1963. She won her second Coty Award in 1968, a direct result of the line these bags come from.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award
Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

Vintage Deadstock Bonnie Cashin For Coach Leather Handbag 1968 Coty Award

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Bonnie Cashin joined Coach in 1963. She won her second Coty Award in 1968, a direct result of the line these bags come from.

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Clutch Bag Leather Purse Cashin Carry NYC Precreed Rare
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Clutch Bag Leather Purse Cashin Carry NYC Precreed Rare

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Clutch Bag Leather Purse Cashin Carry NYC Precreed Rare

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Preowned, authentic, vintage & SUPER RARE Bonnie Cashin "Cashin Carry" for Coach Leatherware, likely made in the 60s. Made from black leather, it's lined in Bonnie's signature stri...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Bag Cashin Carry Leather Tote 1960s Rare
Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Bag Cashin Carry Leather Tote 1960s Rare

Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Bag Cashin Carry Leather Tote 1960s Rare

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage 60s Bonnie Cashin for Coach 'Cashin Carry' Leather Tote bag. Made from an olive brown leather (olive tonal qualities in certain light), unlined w/no inne...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse Clutch Bag Cashin Carry 60s Tan Leather
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse Clutch Bag Cashin Carry 60s Tan Leather

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse Clutch Bag Cashin Carry 60s Tan Leather

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Bonnie Cashin for Coach 'foldover purse' or clutch bag, part of Bonnie's Cashin Carry accessories collection and likely made in the late 1960s. Made from tan leather (which we belie...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Attache Bag Red Leather Briefcase Cashin Carry 60s
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Attache Bag Red Leather Briefcase Cashin Carry 60s

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Attache Bag Red Leather Briefcase Cashin Carry 60s

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach 'Cashin Carry' leather attache or briefcase bag, likely made in the 60s. Fabulous and rare - this is a classic style with an incredibly vibrant color...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Bag Cashin Carry Leather Fringe Swing Shoulder Bag 60s
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Bag Cashin Carry Leather Fringe Swing Shoulder Bag 60s

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Bag Cashin Carry Leather Fringe Swing Shoulder Bag 60s

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Cashin Carry Leather Fringe Shoulder Bag, likely made in the 60s. A "Swingy Fringe-y" bag, according to one of Bonnie's sketches ...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Attache Bag Cashin Carry Tan Leather Rare Vintage 60s
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Attache Bag Cashin Carry Tan Leather Rare Vintage 60s

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Attache Bag Cashin Carry Tan Leather Rare Vintage 60s

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach 'Cashin Carry' Attache Briefcase bag, likely made in the early 1960s. Made from tan leather, this chic business bag features an...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Dinky Red Leather Handbag Vintage 1960s Rare
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Dinky Red Leather Handbag Vintage 1960s Rare

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Dinky Red Leather Handbag Vintage 1960s Rare

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage 60s Bonnie Cashin for Coach Red tote bag or dinky, likely made in the 60s. Made from red leather, it features white contrast stitching, and is partial li...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Lime Leather Sling Tote Bag Cashin Carry Kisslock 1960s
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Lime Leather Sling Tote Bag Cashin Carry Kisslock 1960s

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Lime Leather Sling Tote Bag Cashin Carry Kisslock 1960s

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This vibrant leather "Cashin Carry" bag was designed by Bonnie Cashin during her time at Coach Leatherware in the 1960s. Bonnie took her inspiration from the lands she visited throu...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Sling Bag Tote Dark Red Leather 60s Cashin Carry Rare
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Sling Bag Tote Dark Red Leather 60s Cashin Carry Rare

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Sling Bag Tote Dark Red Leather 60s Cashin Carry Rare

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Sling Bag, circa the mid 1960s. Made from a dark red (almost burgundy) "cream tanned" leather, it has a large kiss lock pocket on the front ...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Dinky Tote Bag Cashin Carry Lime Green Leather 60s NYC
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Dinky Tote Bag Cashin Carry Lime Green Leather 60s NYC

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Dinky Tote Bag Cashin Carry Lime Green Leather 60s NYC

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Lime Green Leather Tote Bag, from the 60s. Partially-lined in canvas with one interior toggle pocket. Bottom has cardboard to kee...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach 1970s Red Leather Double Entry Bag
Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach 1970s Red Leather Double Entry Bag

Vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach 1970s Red Leather Double Entry Bag

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

From Bonnie Cashin’s iconic collaboration with Coach in the 1970s, this Double Entry Swinger Bag captures the designer’s genius for blending chic practicality with bold design. Craft...

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1970s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Mint Green Leather Rare
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Mint Green Leather Rare

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Mint Green Leather Rare

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Bonnie Cashin for Coach 'foldover purse' or clutch bag, part of Bonnie's Cashin Carry accessories collection and likely made in the late 1960s. Made from mint green leather with whi...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Cashin Carry Scissor Frame Bag Red Leather 1966
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Cashin Carry Scissor Frame Bag Red Leather 1966

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Cashin Carry Scissor Frame Bag Red Leather 1966

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage 60s Bonnie Cashin for Coach kiss lock tote bag with hinged handles and kiss lock, officially called the Cashin Carry Scissor Frame bag. Made from red tex...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Vintage Coach Courier Bag Bonnie Cashin Burgundy NYC Bag Rare
Vintage Coach Courier Bag Bonnie Cashin Burgundy NYC Bag Rare

Vintage Coach Courier Bag Bonnie Cashin Burgundy NYC Bag Rare

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Coach

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage Coach Courier Bag, made in NYC (pre serial #), originally designed by Bonnie Cashin, likely in the late 70s. Truly a unicorn! Made from gorgeous burgundy...

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1970s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

BONNIE CASHIN DARK BLUE DOUBLE-KISSLOCK SHOULDER BAG
BONNIE CASHIN DARK BLUE DOUBLE-KISSLOCK SHOULDER BAG

BONNIE CASHIN DARK BLUE DOUBLE-KISSLOCK SHOULDER BAG

By Bonnie Cashin, Coach

Located in Alford, MA

This classic Cashin design in deep blue leather has an open central compartment and two side compartments with kiss closures. Signature striped lining in all compartments and "B" on ...

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1960s Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin Coach Bag Swinger Black Double Header Shoulder Bag + New Hangtag
Bonnie Cashin Coach Bag Swinger Black Double Header Shoulder Bag + New Hangtag

Bonnie Cashin Coach Bag Swinger Black Double Header Shoulder Bag + New Hangtag

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Here's a vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach "Swinger" bag, likely made in the 1960s. Note that this is a pre-creed bag with Coach metal tag, later called style #8516. Made from black ...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Chunky Bag Tote Rare Vintage 1960s Zinnea Leather
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Chunky Bag Tote Rare Vintage 1960s Zinnea Leather

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Chunky Bag Tote Rare Vintage 1960s Zinnea Leather

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

An exceptional and highly collectible example of Bonnie Cashin’s early work for Coach, this “Chunky” bag showcases her signature balance of innovation, practicality, and sculptural d...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Bag Black Leather Kiss Lock Tote Vintage 1960s
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Bag Black Leather Kiss Lock Tote Vintage 1960s

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Bag Black Leather Kiss Lock Tote Vintage 1960s

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Kiss Lock Tote Bag, circa the late 60s. Pre-creed/black metal tag. Black leather/lined in Bonnie's signature striped lining/1 zip...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Clutch Bag with Kiss Lock Pocket Leather Foldover 70s
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Clutch Bag with Kiss Lock Pocket Leather Foldover 70s

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Clutch Bag with Kiss Lock Pocket Leather Foldover 70s

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, 70s Bonnie Cashin for Coach bag clutch with kiss lock. Made from a supple blue textured leather, this rare clutch is square-shaped with fold over styling and fe...

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1970s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tiny Shopping Bag Bone Leather Tote 1960s Vintage USA
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tiny Shopping Bag Bone Leather Tote 1960s Vintage USA

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tiny Shopping Bag Bone Leather Tote 1960s Vintage USA

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Made in the USA, this is an early pre-creed example, identifiable by its black metal BONNIE CASHIN tag and interior cloth label reading COACH LEATHERWARE – A BONNIE CASHIN DESIGN, ma...

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1960s American Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags

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Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of bonnie cashin vintage coach handbags for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of bonnie cashin vintage coach handbags includes a variety of colors, spanning Brown, Black, Orange and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many classic iterations of bonnie cashin vintage coach handbags over the years, but those made by Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware and Coach are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 50 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Bonnie Cashin Vintage Coach Handbags?

The prices for bonnie cashin vintage coach handbags start at $150 and top out at $2,400 with these items, on average, selling for $650.

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An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

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