Dubbed “The Uniform for the Superjet Era,” and created for the new wide-body jet service, this 1971 Pan American #uniform marked a new direction in the airline's approach to fashion. #avgeek
This tweet was posted on December 05, 2018.
Dubbed “The Uniform for the Superjet Era,” this 1971 Pan American uniform was designed by Frank Smith who said it was meant to be a “functional and fashionable wardrobe that could be worn in all seasons, and of such quality that it would enhance the #PanAm image.” #MuseumFromHome
This tweet was posted on April 15, 2020.
Each dress came in two hemline length options. Typical was tailored at the knee, while Tiny sat above the knee. Matching kepi hats, full-length wool coats, and a tri-color skimmer dress for in-flight service rounded out the uniform. #FlightPatterns
This tweet was posted on July 16, 2021.
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.
Extremely fine calado entails pulling together selected fibers from the fabric to create uniform open areas in the weave; areas may then be embellished by embroidery to create a variety of geometric patterns. #PineappletoPina #piña #pineapple #lace
This tweet was posted on June 07, 2022.
Fashionable and functional, this polyester tailored suit in the softer shade of #PanAm blue has a classic blazer with subtle cuff trim and was worn with a matching vest and ribbon bow tie. With two styles of optional headwear, the uniform was worn until 1991.
#Adolfo #AvGeek
This tweet was posted on February 15, 2023.
Fashionable and functional, this polyester tailored suit of #PanAm’s 1980 uniform in the softer shade of Pan Am blue has a classic blazer with subtle cuff trim and was worn with a matching vest and ribbon bow tie. The uniform was worn until 1991. #avgeek #Adolfo
This tweet was posted on June 19, 2019.
Featuring the winged-globe logo, these 1950s #PanAm earrings were made by L. G. Balfour to complement the uniform.
This tweet was posted on March 10, 2016.
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 #AvGeek
This tweet was posted on July 19, 2022.
Giving the appearance of a two-piece outfit with an overskirt top, this 1974 AmericanAir uniform is a one-piece shirtdress. #FashionInFlight
This tweet was posted on June 14, 2017.
Greatly influenced by military style, pilot's uniforms consist of a two-piece suit, cuff ranks, hat badges and wings worn on their jacket.
This tweet was posted on September 27, 2017.
Happy 90th birthday to Valentino Garavani, who was born #onthisday in 1932 in Italy! Rome-based fashion designer #Valentino brought his passion for color to #TWA in 1971 with a uniform collection that included men’s wear and pants for women. #AvGeek #uniform
This tweet was posted on May 11, 2022.
Happy 93rd birthday to Stan Herman! Herman was born #onthisday in 1928 in Brooklyn, New York City. The fashion designer counts several airlines including TWA (Trans World Airlines) among a long list of large companies for which he has created uniforms. #StanHerman
This tweet was posted on September 17, 2021.
Happy Birthday Jean Louis! The famed Hollywood costumer was born on this day in Paris, France, in 1907. Louis' third flight attendant uniform for United was available in 3 primary colors of blue, green, and red. #FlightPatterns
This tweet was posted on October 05, 2021.
Happy Birthday to French designer Christian Lacroix (b. 1951), who is often credited with reviving Parisian couture. In 2005, he brought the first major change to Air France’s uniform in 17 years with a wardrobe of over 100 pieces to dress the airline’s 36,000 employees. #AvGeek
This tweet was posted on May 16, 2022.
Have you ever seen this Boeing logo? This style of pin, a reproduction of a uniform insignia from the late 1920s , was worn by Boeing Air Transport’s first stewardesses in 1930. They were the earliest stewardesses to fly in the airline industry. #avgeek
This tweet was posted on July 16, 2018.
How many of these United Airlines uniforms have you seen? http://t.co/2xu78t1sPK #TBT
This tweet was posted on October 08, 2015.