Coach Bonnie Cashin handbags
How do I authenticate whether these are real Coach/Bonnie Cashin from the 60’s? I’ve seen several online that are similar but most have the striped lining. They are from a collection from an old (deceased) fashionista friend.
Both are heavy leather and have the wear -and-tear of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
a 60 yr old purse!
the brown leather has the coach label while the red only has the Bonnie Cashin label.
5 comments
sandimas
·2 years agothe Bonnie Cashin was called a 'Double Header'. double header was made between 67-70.
That cotton lining in it indicates it’s from around 1967/68
The lining (that plain light color) is referred to as “natural†and is Italian spun cotton
marg2001
OP2 years agoIs there any type of company that would give an official authentication letter? My biggest concern is representing it incorrectly.
sandimas
·2 years agoBoth are authentic double kisslock purses. One is by Bonnie Cashin and the other is influenced by Bonnie Cashin by Coach.
marg2001
OP2 years agoTy so much! I’m happy they are real and appreciate you looking at them. Do you know if there is a company that would provide something official for selling purposes?
albertabrightalberta
·2 years agoI'm not a BC expert, but I don't see any problems with either bag. Whether they're Bonnie Cashin or Cashin or Coach, I don't know.
Note that Bonnie Cashin made bags with her own label but she also made bags, clothing, accessories and styles for other companies, including Coach, Meyers and Ballantyne of Peebles.