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In 1986, renowned French couturier Yves Saint Laurent (1936–2008) introduced this Qantas uniform, which was worn until 1991. The cropped, tuxedo-style jacket has the wide lapels, padded shoulders, and narrow waist of Saint Laurent’s 1980s power-suit designs for his Rive Gauche label. Terracotta collar and cuff trim project a regimental formality, while the colorful Qantas flying kangaroo pattern of the cotton-poly skirt and blouse adds a festive air. See "Fashion In Flight: A History of Airline Uniform Design", pre-security, in the Aviation Museum and Library in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/fashioninflight This image was posted on July 12, 2017.

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