BA has unveiled its new uniform, which has been created by leading British fashion designer Julien Macdonald. The uniform, which will be worn by over 25,000 British Airways staff including flight crew, cabin crew, dispatchers and check-in agents, will shortly begin to be seen at more than 160 airports. The makeover will take 12 months to implement. The uniform includes contemporary details such as branded cufflink buttons and a striking red lining. For the first time, female staff will have the option of wearing a skirt or trousers, and female pilots will have a specially designed uniform ” with the number of lady pilots growing rapidly, the airline felt the need for a dedicated uniform with a more feminine cut. One problem Julien, who has dressed the likes of Elizabeth Hurley, Kylie Minogue, Liv Tyler and Nicole Kidman, has spent the last three years working extensively with British Airways staff to create a uniform that is practical, functional and comfortable whether working in Stockholm or Sydney.
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