Qantas Launches Contemporary Morrissey Designs for Cabin Crew Uniforms

Qantas has announced the launch of an all-new modern version of its cabin crew uniforms to coincide with the commencement of its A380 flights in October.

Qantas Group General Manager Customer Product and Services, Ms Lesley Grant, said that the redesigned uniforms had been created by designer, Peter Morrissey.

“Qantas launched its current Morrissey designed uniforms in 2003,” she said.

“While the uniforms remain stylish and distinctive and are popular with both our crew members and customers, the time is right to introduce a new colour palette, in keeping with our increasing focus on contemporary design and to coincide with the arrival of the new generation A380.”

>Ms Grant said the Australian designer used the textile design Wirriyarra from the Balarinji Design Studio to create the airlines uniforms.

“Australian wool suits in black are combined with Wirriyarra scarves or ties in a new ‘dusk’ print – characterised by silver and blue tones – and a dusk print dress has been created for female flight attendants,” she said.

“Qantas Customer Service Managers will also wear new ties and scarves, including‘platinum’ box weave silver for men and platinum silver for women.

“Qantas cabin crew are the face of our airline and this updated uniform is fresh, contemporary and reflects our premium style.”

In 1938, Qantas’ first male cabin crew dressed in white waiters’ jackets when serving dinner to passengers.

In 1947, female crew joined Qantas and wore a military style uniform. Qantas’ cabin crew uniform has been re-designed nine times since – in 1959, 1964, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1985 (pic right), 1993, 2003 and 2008 – created by leading designers such as Emilio Pucci, Yves Saint Laurent and George Gross and Harry Who.