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Praised by his peers, Spanish designer Cristóbal #Balenciaga (1895–1972) was a master of the sartorial arts—personally designing, cutting, and sewing his creations. He opened an Air France department within his Paris fashion house for the creation of this uniform. This winter suit, in navy blue woolen serge, perfects the semi-fitted look as it liberates the form and retains a lithe appearance. Overlaid flap pockets and a riding hat in satin velour create la mode aéronautique. The knee-length, shaped skirt has kangaroo pockets, and the turned down collar of the Terylene twill blouse adds to the outfit’s liberating comfort. After finishing the Air France collection, Balenciaga closed his fashion house. See more #HauteCouture #flightattendant #fashion in "#FashionInFlight", pre-security, in the Aviation Museum and Library and the Main Hall of the International Terminal. The Aviation Museum and Library is open daily from 10am to 4:30pm, excluding holidays. http://bit.ly/fashioninflight #AirFrance #WomenInAviation Air France stewardess in uniform by Cristóbal Balenciaga c. 1969 photograph Air France Collection.DR/Air France Museum Collection.DR R2016.0306.011
This image was posted on December 21, 2016.
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