In the late 1970s, Air France conducted a survey asking its staff which designers they thought were best suited to its uniforms. The results were three: Grès, Carven, and Nina Ricci.
Carven and Nina Ricci were ultimately selected, marking the start of multiple designers being responsible for spring/summer and fall/winter, respectively. It was also around this time that the hats that had previously been a staple of the uniforms were discontinued. As aircraft became larger, flight attendants' workloads became heavier, and they shifted from a fashionable look to functionality and friendliness that made it easier to serve passengers.
Women living in the 1980s were full of confidence. This was reflected in the broad, broad shoulders and thick shoulder pads that became the defining feature of 1980s style, as they began to stand shoulder to shoulder with men.
In 1987, the main uniform was Carven, while the summer shirtdresses were Louis Féraud. Both pieces are reminiscent of the 1980s, with a slight emphasis on the shoulders, evoking a sense of France, the land of fashion.

The dress shown here is by Carven, and is a version without a jacket. Made from wool crepe, the collar and cuffs on the three-quarter length sleeves are shiny white, and the metal buttons and a white and navy striped handkerchief casually adorning the breast pocket tighten the overall look. The pumps have a stable, thick heel. This is beautiful workwear without compromising on elegance, and it must have boosted the motivation of the flight attendants.

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