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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 for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

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 Tote Bags

Coach Large Kisslock Frame Bag Black Currant Leather NWT Cashin Carry Reissue
Coach Large Kisslock Frame Bag Black Currant Leather NWT Cashin Carry Reissue

Coach Large Kisslock Frame Bag Black Currant Leather NWT Cashin Carry Reissue

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

A modern reissue of an archival treasure, the Coach Large Kisslock Frame Bag takes inspiration from Bonnie Cashin’s 1969 “Cashin Carry” design — an icon of mid-century minimalism and...

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2010s Vietnamese Clutches

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

Note that image 2 shows an AI model for styling purposes. Tagged: A BONNIE CASHIN DESIGN CASHIN CARRY FOR COACH. Approximate measurements: 14 in.

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1960s American Tote Bags

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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 Handbags and Purses

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.

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1960s American Tote Bags

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.

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1960s American Shoulder Bags

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.

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1960s American Briefcases and Attachés

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.

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1960s American Briefcases and Attachés

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.

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1960s American Clutches

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.

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1960s American Pouches and Wristlets

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 for Coach Leatherware, Bonnie Cashin

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.

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1960s American Clutches

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 Tote Bags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Cashin Carry Scissor Frame Bag Pink Leather 60s
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Cashin Carry Scissor Frame Bag Pink Leather 60s

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Cashin Carry Scissor Frame Bag Pink Leather 60s

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag. This is a hard to find style from the 60s and officially called the Cashin Carry Scissor Frame bag.

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1960s American Top Handle Bags

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.

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1960s American Tote Bags

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

Tagged with both black metal Bonnie Cashin tag and cloth tag Cashin Carry for Coach. Preowned/vintage w/signs of wear: brass hardware scratching & patina, small spots of color variat...

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1960s American Tote Bags

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.

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1960s American Top Handle Bags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Mod Pink Leather Dinky Tote Bag 1960s NYC Pre Creed
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Mod Pink Leather Dinky Tote Bag 1960s NYC Pre Creed

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Mod Pink Leather Dinky Tote Bag 1960s NYC Pre Creed

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

In excellent condition for its 50+ years of age, upon close inspection, you'll see some minor marks to the leather and scratching & patina to the brass hardware. Tagged A BONNIE CAS...

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1960s American Tote Bags

Bonnie Cashin Pre-Coach "Cashin Carry" Saddle Handbag, 1960s
Bonnie Cashin Pre-Coach "Cashin Carry" Saddle Handbag, 1960s

Bonnie Cashin Pre-Coach "Cashin Carry" Saddle Handbag, 1960s

By Bonnie Cashin

Located in Tucson, AZ

Bonnie Cashin joined handbag manufacturer Coach in 1962 and launched its women’s accessories division to nationwide acclaim. Though all her original handbags enjoy reverential colle...

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1960s American Top Handle Bags

Vintage Bonnie Cashin Coach Evening Bag Leather 60s Cashin Carry Kiss Lock
Vintage Bonnie Cashin Coach Evening Bag Leather 60s Cashin Carry Kiss Lock

Vintage Bonnie Cashin Coach Evening Bag Leather 60s Cashin Carry Kiss Lock

By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage 60s Bonnie Cashin for Coach 'Cashin Carry' kiss lock evening bag with gilt chain strap.

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1960s American Shoulder Bags

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Mocha Leather Rare
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Mocha Leather Rare

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Mocha 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.

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1960s American Clutches

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Olive Brown Leather Rare
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Olive Brown Leather Rare

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Olive Brown 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.

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1960s American Clutches

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Cashin Carry Scissor Frame Black Leather Rare
Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Cashin Carry Scissor Frame Black Leather Rare

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Cashin Carry Scissor Frame Black Leather Rare

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

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.

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1960s American Tote Bags

Bonnie Cashin For Coach Tote Bag Mini Double Handle Orange Leather Cashin Carry
Bonnie Cashin For Coach Tote Bag Mini Double Handle Orange Leather Cashin Carry

Bonnie Cashin For Coach Tote Bag Mini Double Handle Orange Leather Cashin Carry

By Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage 60s Bonnie Cashin for Coach Mini Tote. A super cool bag in a rare color!! Made from a cantaloupe-hued orange leather, it's lined in Bonnie's signature st...

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1960s American Tote Bags

BONNIE CASHIN Carry ca.1963
BONNIE CASHIN Carry ca.1963

BONNIE CASHIN Carry ca.1963

By Bonnie Cashin, Coach

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and iconic vintage Bonnie Cashin Carry handbag. Black leather exterior features iconic hidden side pocket with 'kissing' clasp closure and striped cotton interior.

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1960s American Handbags and Purses

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By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in San Diego, CA

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Located in Aventura, FL

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By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...

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By Victoria Royal

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the softest shade of pale pink shantung silk and embellished with bright gold beads, pearlescent beads and pink claw set rhinestones, in a swirling paisley pattern, this ...

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By Gianni Versace

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare museum worthy vintage Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992 S&M Bondage Collection runway leather pants ! Naomi Campbell strutted down the runway in these trousers. High waisted fit w...

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By Christian Dior

Located in Aventura, FL

This is an authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Crystal Small Lady Dior in White. This stunning tote is beautifully crafted of crocodile leather in a creamy white. T...

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Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Diamond Stud Earrings 18ct Yellow & White Gold Beautiful Little Rub Over Set Diamond Stud Earrings. Set with Old European Cut Diamonds from an Old Antique Brooch. Total...

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Coach Cashin Carry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary coach cashin carry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find orange, pink and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a coach cashin carry may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Bonnie Cashin for Coach Leatherware and Bonnie Cashin — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for women and unisex.

How Much is a Coach Cashin Carry?

On average, a coach cashin carry on 1stDibs sells for $697, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $1,100 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Bonnie Cashin for sale on 1stDibs

The name Bonnie Cashin may not be as recognizable as those of other fashion greats, like Tom Ford, Donna Karan or Bill Blass, but few designers have made as profound an impact on American sportswear. 

Born in 1907, Cashin began her career as a costume designer in the late 1920s, founding her own line, Bonnie Cashin Designs, in 1952. She created uniforms for American Airlines flight attendants and American servicewomen during World War II and collaborated with more than 35 brands, including Ballantyne and Hermès

Perhaps best known for her work as lead designer at Coach from 1961 to 1974, Cashin also had a fruitful collaboration, from 1951 to 1977, with the leather manufacturer Sills. For Sills, she playfully mixed and matched materials in her work, and her exceptional coats and other outerwear dazzled with bold patterns an exaggerated sleeves.

Cashin created convertible garments using ingenious engineering and is even credited with the modern concept of layering, which won her a Neiman Marcus award in 1950. So, although her work might be a bit under the radar, those in the know covet Cashin treasures — collectors have evidently snapped up examples of a statement coat she designed for Sills during the late 1960s. The piece, which is made of a chunky mohair yarn woven in a vibrant lime-green-and-black oversize houndstooth pattern, is documented in Stephanie Lake’s 2016 monograph, Bonnie Cashin: Chic Is Where You Find It (Rizzoli).

Vintage Cashin pieces, which were informed by the designer’s global travels, have sparked fervent online discussions, with a growing community of enthusiasts sharing tips on sourcing and thoughtful restoration of her timeless works, particularly her Coach bags

Indeed, fifty years after her departure, her contributions to Coach’s identity remain commercially successful and beloved by collectors. The brass turnlock, introduced by Cashin in 1961, is now a hallmark of the brand. And her clever antique-style metal kiss-lock clasps and inset coin-purse pockets were prominently featured in Coach’s New York Fashion Week presentation in 2024.

Nearly a quarter century after her death, in 2000, Cashin’s designs remain strikingly original. Ironically, a designer frequently overlooked in discussions of mid-century fashion is the visionary talent behind pieces that, once seen, are completely unforgettable.

Find vintage Bonnie Cashin bags and clothing for sale on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.