#EmilioPucci’s 1968 “Classic Collection” for #Braniff featured a long-sleeve dress in pale pink or plum Trevira polyester and wool, with a silver vinyl serving apron and belt with faux jewel ends reminded passengers of the ongoing Space Race. #FlightPatterns#PucciThis tweet was posted on November 30, 2021.
Airlines have long embraced the use of #plastics for everything from meal service sets to flight bags to uniforms, such as this flight attendant dress by designer Emilio Pucci for Braniff International Airways.
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Emilio #Pucci introduced #Braniff’s Supersonic Derby outfit in 1966. The harlequin-print nylon jersey, tights, and bowler hat have Central American instruments and pre-Columbian art motifs. Do you remember this uniform? #crewlife#avgeek#MuseumFromHomeThis tweet was posted on April 29, 2020.
Emilio Pucci designed his 6th and final uniform for Braniff in 1974. Dubbed “The Classic Collection” after his similarly named uniform series from 1968, it showcased a swirling Pucci print along with blue and green elements that could be combined for more than 25 different looks. This tweet was posted on February 02, 2022.
For Qantas’ flight service staff, Pucci designed a uniform of bright orange jackets with canary dress shirts and striped ties. Check out the detail work on the button!
#FlyingSouthernCross#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on July 19, 2022.
Hired by Braniff International Airways in 1965, Mary Wells Lawrence created one of the most successful airline advertising campaigns ever, “The End of the Plain Plane”, which introduced airliner liveries with unique, bright color combinations and revolutionized the airline industry.
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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 1974, Qantas hired the celebrated fashion designer Emilio Pucci (1914–92) to create new, high-fashion uniform designs for flight crews and ground staff. For female flight attendants, Pucci designed a floral pattern dress. #FlyingSouthernCross#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on July 19, 2022.
In the early 1970s, Qantas Airways hired fashion designer Emilio Pucci (who also transformed Braniff… http://t.co/FmEUTHbNnQThis tweet was posted on December 12, 2014.
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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“I have tried to do away with the uniform concept &...portray a very contemporary fashion look w/ a...world-wide significance.” Emilio Pucci This tweet was posted on November 30, 2016.