Thursday 28 August 2014

Paper Dresses And Psychedelic Catsuits: When Airline Fashion Was Flying High

image credit: Tom Wigley

In the mid-century, flying was just cooler. Flight attendants - and even the ramp workers - had fabulous clothing designed by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Jean Louis, and Pierre Cardin. Beautiful stewardess wore wild psychedelic getups, space-bubble helmets, and paper dresses as they served the elite crowd that was wealthy enough to afford air travel.

Collectors Weekly talked to two collectors about changes in airline style.

(thanks Lisa)

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