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        Air France

    2006-03-13 07:55

    New uniforms   

    Worn by 36,000 staff members,including   25,000 women and 11,000 men

    Measurements were taken at 31,000 meetings 
    100 items designed by Christian Lacroix
    650,000 items manufactured
    1 million metres of fabric ordered
    11,000 parkas ordered
    70 years of design
    1946 : Georgette Renal
    1951 : Georgette de Trze
    1962 : Marc Bohan at Christian Dior
    1964 : Nina Ricci
    1968 : Pierre Cardin
    1969 : Cristobal Balenciaga
    1971 : Jacques Esterel
    1973 : Andr Courrges
    1976 : Jean Patou
    1976 : Maison Rodier
    1978 : Carven, Nina Ricci and Grs
    1979 : Herms
    1985 : Nina Ricci
    1986 : Christian Dior
    1987 : Georges Rech
    1987 : Nina Ricci, Carven and Louis Fraud
    2005 : Christian Lacroix

    British Airways

    The new design reflects the airline's unique British heritage, combining the qualities of a classic pinstripe suit with the style and creative flair of Julien Macdonald. The uniform includes contemporary details, such as branded cufflink buttons and a striking red lining.

    Handbag
    Designed by Tanner Krolle.
    Carried by 17,000 female staff
    Dark navy with contract silver stitching, embossed BA speedmarque on the front flap, ID slot on the flap's underside and passport holder

    Hat
    Designed by Stephen Jones
    Worn by the BA promotional team and at VIP events
    Same navy/silver pinstripe fabric as the uniform
    Silver metal BA speedmarque on the side and red lining with Coat of Arms jacquard
    Plain red version designed for Aircraft Dispatchers (traditionally known as "Red Caps")
    Figures
    800,000 British Airways logo buttons for tailored items, coats and cuffs
    170,000 metres of fabric used in tailoring
    200,000 metres of fabric used for shirts
    Singapore Airlines
    The Singapore Girl was created in 1972. Her distinctive uniform  epitomizes SIA's tradition of friendly service and Asian hospitality. About 90 per cent of all Singapore Girls are either Singaporean or Malaysian. The others come from the Chinese mainland, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and are recruited for their language skills.
    The uniform for lead attendants is green, with red for the head attendant. The shoes include the same batik material.

     
                     

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