1960s Bonnie Cashin Jodhpurs

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition with gentle age patina consistent with early 1960s wool garments. No structural flaws or repairs observed.

Key Features:

• Era: Early 1960s
• Designer: Bonnie Cashin for Sills & Co.
• Retailer: Lord & Taylor “Country Clothes Shop”
• Material: Heavyweight wool houndstooth tweed with full grey acetate lining
• Design:
  • Sculptural equestrian-style jodhpurs
  • Double-tab button fastening at the waist
  • High-rise structured cut with tapered lower leg
  • Deep angled pockets with matching tweed button tabs
• Provenance: Doreen Willis Bailey collection

Background of the Brand/Fabric/Style/Era:
These 1960s Bonnie Cashin jodhpurs are a superb example of the designer’s modernist approach to American sportswear. Bonnie Cashin (1908–2000) was a pioneering figure whose long collaboration with Sills & Co. (1953–1977) emphasised architectural silhouettes, comfort, and practical luxury. Her pieces, sold through prestigious stores including Lord & Taylor and Bergdorf Goodman, represented post-war independence and refined functionality.

This pair showcases Cashin’s signature approach: sculptural shaping, equestrian inspiration, and expressive wool textures that elevate everyday utility into design-led fashion.

Provenance – Doreen Willis Bailey:
This piece comes from the wardrobe of Doreen Willis Bailey, a Canadian-born TWA hostess in the 1940s–50s who later worked with the American government to promote international travel in the UK. Renowned for her cosmopolitan style and impeccable taste, she met and served notable figures including JFK. Now celebrating her 100th birthday, she remains a remarkable figure whose wardrobe reflects a century of elegance and world travel.

Size Information:

• Garment Measurements:
  • Waist: 70cm
  • Length: 101cm
  • Inside Leg: 73cm
  • Thigh: 52cm
• Modern Sizing Equivalent:
  • UK: Women’s 8–10 | Men’s 28–30
  • US: Women’s 4–6 | Men’s 28–30
  • EU: Women’s 36–38 | Men’s 44–46
• Model Reference: Model is 160 cm and typically wears UK size 6-8.

Please note: Modern size estimates are for reference only. Customers should check the exact measurements provided above for best fit.

Materials:
Wool houndstooth tweed (outer)
Acetate lining

Care Instructions:
Dry clean only. Store folded to preserve the sculptural structure of the tweed.

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