Paper Dresses And Psychedelic Catsuits

When Airline Fashion Was Flying High

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.