In 1965, Braniff radically changed its identity by introducing the “BI” logo and bright color schemes designed by Alexander Girard for its jets, along with bold new flight crew uniforms by Italian designer Emilio Pucci. #DefunctThursday#Braniff#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on February 10, 2022.
In 1966 #EmilioPucci introduced this Supersonic Derby outfit for #Braniff. The harlequin-print nylon jersey, tights, and bowler hat have Central American instruments and pre-Columbian art motifs. This tweet was posted on August 29, 2018.
In the 1970s, George S. Gordon negotiated with the world-renowned artist #AlexanderCalder to paint an entire Douglas DC-8-62 for #Braniff, transforming it into a flying work of art named Flying Colors of South America. #AdvertisingBraniffThis tweet was posted on June 12, 2018.
In the early 1970s, artist Alexander Calder was commissioned to paint several aircraft operated by Braniff International Airways.
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In the mid-1960s, #Braniff International Airways launched the "End of the Plain Plane" campaign, dressing up their aircraft in bright, bold, eye-catching liveries never before seen on commercial aircraft. This #Halloween, are you dressing up as anything? #avgeek#liveryThis tweet was posted on October 31, 2019.
In the mid-1970s, the advertising firm of Dillon, Gordon, Hawkey & Shortt took over #Braniff International's brand image. Gordon negotiated with artist Alexander Calder to paint an entire Douglas DC-8-62. #AdvertisingBraniffThis tweet was posted on January 19, 2018.
Jet Set Carry-On (T1, pre-TSA) has a great selection of flight bags on view, like this pink 1960s one by Braniff: http://t.co/rfHTLjDfMwThis tweet was posted on March 05, 2013.
Mary Wells' dream for #Braniff International in 1965 was an experience that was fun, youthful, and fashion-forward. Do you remember these Pucci designed uniform? #AdvertisingBraniffThis tweet was posted on March 18, 2018.
Masterminded by advertising executive Mary Wells Lawrence and unveiled in 1965, #Braniff’s revolutionary new identity shocked the airline industry.
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Masterminded by advertising executive Mary Wells Lawrence and unveiled in 1965, Braniff International Airways’ revolutionary new identity shocked the airline industry.
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Only a few days left for #AirlineIdentity! Learn about #Braniff's legendary "End of the Plain Plane" campaign & more: http://t.co/wWoydBc9pTThis tweet was posted on August 13, 2014.
RT @NathAt: Braniff '66 revamp by exec MaryWellsLawrence "End of Plain Planes." Alexandre Girard Emilio Pucci Beth Levine boot https://t.…This tweet was posted on June 13, 2016.
RT @airandspace: In 1960s, Braniff Airways introduced "End of the Plain Plane" w/brightly colored livery & designer uniforms: https://t.co…This tweet was posted on May 02, 2017.