Air West’s stewardesses were outfitted in futuristic, slim-cut, high-fashion ensembles created by Oleg Cassini and reminiscent of uniforms worn in the original Star Trek television series, which was popular at the time. #DefunctThursday #AirWest
This tweet was posted on March 24, 2022.
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Trans World Airlines hostess uniform 1955
Oleg Cassini
Briny Marlin Coat & Suit Company
Hat by Mae Hanauer
Blouse-slip by Wearpruf by Blou-Slip
Gift of TWA Clipped Wings International, Inc.
2002.113.036-.041, 2016.065.001
This tweet was posted on April 11, 2022.
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Air West stewardess uniform and insignia 1968 Designed by Oleg Cassini
SFO Museum
2007.051.003
L2014.2801.036
Dress and jacket gift of Thomas G. Dragges
2014.081.027
L2014.2801.034, .035
Boots gift of TWA Clipped Wings International
2002.113.122 a b L2014.2801.037
This tweet was posted on March 24, 2022.