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.
