An airline uniform redesign often has two outcomes.
Either the uniforms are starchy, garishly coloured suits resembling our year three smocks, or they’re a glistening example of airline sophistication.
Luckily for us and Alaska Airlines, their new outfits fit under the latter description.
The airline, who debuted the new outfits via runway over the weekend, brought on high-end gown designer Luly Yang for the revamping, and the results are jaw-dropping.
The airline had its flight attendant model all 90 looks from the new uniform line at a fashion show inside Alaska’s Sea-Tac hangar, complete with catwalk and all.
According to the Daily Mail, the uniform will be adopted by Virgin America and horizon Air staff by 2019, having first tested the various outfits from next week forward.
During the fashion show, Yang said, “With 45 sizes per style and 13 very distinct work groups, this was the ultimate puzzle to solve.
‘My hope is that employees feel that they were heard throughout this process, love the collection and wear their uniforms with pride.’
Alaska Airlines’ vice president of marketing added: ‘Luly’s designs perfectly capture our fresh, West Coast vibe and we’re absolutely thrilled with the collection.
The new and improved uniforms will be worn by flight attendants, pilots and ground crew, as well as customer service agents in airports.
Check out all the photos from the fashion show here:
