Uniforms like this one donned by United Airlines flight attendants in 1968 are among the most iconic ever made, says collector and aviation enthusiast Cliff Muskiet.
United Airlines (1968) —
Uniforms like this one donned by United Airlines flight attendants in 1968 are among the most iconic ever made, says collector and aviation enthusiast Cliff Muskiet.
Muskiet has been collecting flight attendant ensembles since the early 1980s.
Air France (current uniform) —
Muskiet has been collecting flight attendant ensembles since the early 1980s.
In more than 30 years he has managed to accumulate over 1,000 flight attendant outfits and accessories.
Caledonian Airways (1990) —
In more than 30 years he has managed to accumulate over 1,000 flight attendant outfits and accessories.
Muskiet says the uniforms offer a window into different eras of style and commercial aviation history -- like this stylish ensemble from the now defunct Braniff International Airways.
Braniff International Airways (1973 - 1974) —
Muskiet says the uniforms offer a window into different eras of style and commercial aviation history -- like this stylish ensemble from the now defunct Braniff International Airways.
Cliff Muskiet
"You can see the fashion change through the years," says Muskiet, as emphasized by this early 1970s outfit from Hughes Airwest.
Hughes Airwest (1970) —
"You can see the fashion change through the years," says Muskiet, as emphasized by this early 1970s outfit from Hughes Airwest.
The vibrant technicolor of Bangkok Air's uniform is a throwback to the 1970s designs of many American airlines.
Bangkok Airways (1990 - 2000) —
The vibrant technicolor of Bangkok Air's uniform is a throwback to the 1970s designs of many American airlines.
Cliff Muskiet
Muskiet often receives requests to display his collection at industry shows and exhibitions.
Air Uganda (current uniform) —
Muskiet often receives requests to display his collection at industry shows and exhibitions.
Other exhibitions to display Muskiet's uniforms over the years include the Farnborough Air Show.
Ethiopian Airlines (current uniform) —
Other exhibitions to display Muskiet's uniforms over the years include the Farnborough Air Show.
Cliff Muskiet
Displays of national identity in airline uniforms can help differentiate cabin crew outfits and make a statement, explains Muskiet.
Singapore Airlines (current uniform) —
Displays of national identity in airline uniforms can help differentiate cabin crew outfits and make a statement, explains Muskiet.
But a uniform can still be very attractive despite the absence of any reference to national identity, he adds.
Emirates (1990 - 2009) —
But a uniform can still be very attractive despite the absence of any reference to national identity, he adds.