Air India. (Photo: Air India)
Air India says the crew’s new uniform completely captures the essence of the airline’s new id
Private provider Air India on Tuesday unveiled its new assortment of uniforms for its cabin and cockpit crew. The new uniforms, designed by Manish Malhotra, can be launched in a phased method over the subsequent few months, beginning with the entry of service of Air India’s first Airbus A350 plane.
“The female cabin crew attire features a ready-to-wear ombré saree with intricate patterns reminiscent of Indian heritage architecture (jharokha) and the Vista (new Air India logo icon), paired with a comfortable blouse and blazer. The ready-to-wear sarees can be optionally worn with comfortable pants, which provides greater flexibility to female cabin crew to choose the style they most identify with and brings a unique East-meets-West look,” it mentioned.
Air India added that the ombré sarees for the senior feminine cabin crew can be aubergine-to-burgundy, mixed with aubergine blazers, exuding a steadiness of authority and class. Conversely, junior feminine cabin crew will put on vibrant pink-to-purple ombré sarees mixed with pink blazers, embodying youthfulness and power.
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Air India, mentioned, “Air India’s crew uniforms are amongst the world’s most storied in aviation history, and we firmly believe that Manish Malhotra’s innovative ensemble will script an exciting new chapter for Air India’s future narrative.”
The crew’s new uniform completely captures the essence of the airline’s new id, amongst others, he mentioned.
Manish Malhotra mentioned, “My aim was to create uniforms that capture the essence of India’s diverse culture and traditions while also embodying a modern and sophisticated look. hues that are symbolic to India, I hope that these uniforms not only make the crew feel proud but also leave a lasting impression on the guests, representing the warmth and hospitality that India is known for.”
The new uniform designs, Air India claimed, had been developed in shut session with its cabin crew representatives and the airline’s In-flight companies group, who additionally performed an intensive testing train for the brand new designs. The cockpit crew’s uniform incorporates a basic black double-breasted go well with with a print impressed by the Vista, signifying professionalism, timelessness, and the gravitas of the flying occupation.
Malhotra has additionally curated footwear that blends type and luxury, the airline mentioned, including the feminine cabin crew will put on twin-tone (black and burgundy) block heels, and the male cabin crew will put on snug black Brogues.
