This photo from 1959 shows a group of #stewardesses in front of #United Air Lines' training center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They're wearing a new #uniform, released that same year, designed by Raymond Loewy as part of his complete re-branding of United's identity for the #jetage.
This tweet was posted on February 20, 2019.
This photo on #United's #Boeing #747 service in the 1970s features three different patterns of Hollywood costumer Jean Louis' 1973 uniform, diamonds, stripes, and polka dots. Which one is your favorite? #avgeek
This tweet was posted on June 21, 2018.
This two-tone uniform in checked and solid navy blue polyester was created in 1974 for American Airlines by Bill Blass. #FashionInFlight
This tweet was posted on June 14, 2017.
This week for our new segment called Women in Aviation Wednesday, here are 3 stewardesses in uniform from the 1930s!
This tweet was posted on July 15, 2015.
This winter suit, worn from 1963 to 1968 by #United flight attendants, is made in soft bouclé worsted wool created in a new color named Blue Vision. Do you remember this uniform? #avgeek
This tweet was posted on September 12, 2018.
Through airliner models, promotional items, meal service wares, cabin crew uniforms, and photographs, “Flying the Southern Cross Route” presents a legacy of Australian air service on a route that connects two diverse regions and both hemispheres. #FlyingSouthernCross
This tweet was posted on June 24, 2022.
To celebrate and promote the new Boeing 747, #Continental introduced new uniforms, including a form-fitting, polyester mini-dress that projected a flashy, energetic look of casual comfort with bright stripes in the airline’s colors. #WidebodyAV
This tweet was posted on October 18, 2019.
To dress TWA’s 2,400 hostesses, Pierre #Balmain created this 1965 summer uniform in fabric mill-dyed to specification for the turquoise and white color scheme. The worsted wool skirt is matched with a collarless demi-fitted jacket in oyster worsted Dacron. #avgeek
This tweet was posted on August 01, 2018.
Trans World Airlines (TWA) took a subtle approach to their 1968 summer uniform. Designed by Dalton Apparel, it featured a short-sleeve, ivory dress with a lime green, brown, and navy, plaid-patterned skirt and necktie, along with a matching vinyl belt. #FlightPatterns
This tweet was posted on June 29, 2021.
Under senior designer Eva Rosencrans (1901–1994), the internationally known New York-based label Ben Reig took #United’s uniform in a new direction as the jet age progressed. #avgeek
This tweet was posted on September 12, 2018.
We are saddened to hear about the recent passing of Dame Vivienne Westwood. The iconic fashion designer was 81. Her unique style was showcased in Virgin Atlantic's current uniform, which was introduced in 2014.
This tweet was posted on January 04, 2023.
We are saddened to hear about the recent passing of Hanae Mori at the age of 96. Mori designed two uniforms for @JAL_Official_jp including this 1970
“fifth generation” uniform to coincide with the airline’s first wide-body jet service. #avgeek
This tweet was posted on September 02, 2022.
With a business-like look, this plum polyester knit dress suit has #Valentino’s signature buttons and scarf. It marks a transition in airline fashion as age limits were removed and the profession became a longer-term career. #AvGeek #uniform
This tweet was posted on May 11, 2022.
With rising competition between airlines, flight attendants’ service and uniforms and became an integral part of airlines’ advertising strategies. It seemed there were no boundaries as airlines combined the luxury of air travel with bold looks. #FlightPatterns #avgeek
This tweet was posted on April 04, 2022.
Worn as a summer uniform until 1971, it was nicknamed “The Caterpillar” by Northwest Orient Airlines flight crew and included a striped trapper hat with green side flaps. #FlightPatterns
This tweet was posted on June 10, 2021.
ee more uniforms in "#FashionInFlight: A History of Airline Uniform Design", pre-security, in the Aviation Museum. https://t.co/UbL4YNFAUD
This tweet was posted on June 28, 2017.
“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.
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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.
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Graduating class portrait of Trans World Airlines (TWA) hostesses wearing Dalton winter uniforms 1968
Gift of TWA Clipped Wings International
2002.113.383
R2021.0601.079
This tweet was posted on August 06, 2021.
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Trans World Airlines (TWA) uniform 1968
Dalton Apparel | Willoughby, Ohio
Gift of TWA Clipped Wings International
Jacket insignia: Gift of Vincent Ma
2002.113.087–.088; 2021.020.0463
L2021.0601.067–.068; L2021.0601.074
This tweet was posted on August 06, 2021.