Bonnie Cashin for Meyers Box Bag Black Leather Kiss Lock Bicycle Bag Rare 1970s

Preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Meyers 'Box Bag' aka the bicycle purse, likely made in the mid 1970s. Made from supple black pebbled leather, it fastens with a large kiss lock and features a removable double strand leather strap with brass push clasps! The interior is unlined. You can find a similar bag in Dr Stephanie Lake's monograph, "Bonnie Cashin: Chic Is Where You Find It" page 200, where Cashin is noted as suggesting "new ways to wear bags" around the neck when bicycling. Bonnie Cashin is known for her innovative yet stylish design aesthetic and worked with fashion houses such as Coach Leatherware, Hermes and D. Klein New York, just to name a few! Fabulous, rare, practical and stylish, this unique vintage bag is a must-have for the Cashin collector - or for anyone who appreciates Bonnie Cashin's innovative design aesthetic. Made in the USA. Tagged Bonnie Cashin for Meyers. Approximate measurements: 9in L x 4in H x 3in D with a 16in strap drop. Preowned/vintage (40+ years old) with some signs of age, use and prior wear: some color loss to the metal hardware, most notable on the kiss lock portion (see last 2 images for examples). The interior is clean.