Suit
fall/winter 1964–65
Materials
(a,b) wool, leather; (c) leather
House / label
Philip Sills & Co.
Collection
fall/winter 1964–65
Archive reference
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 1979.431.51a–c
Behind the design
Cashin borrowed luggage-style toggle fastenings for this wool-and-leather suit from fall/winter 1964–65. The Met emphasizes its rectangular torso and inventive closures. Broad sleeves and contrasting textures make a practical fastening system part of the visual design, illustrating the designer's interest in useful details that also establish a recognizable silhouette.
