Happy 90th Birthday Air France!
Formed from the marriage of Air Orient, Air Union, Société Générale de Transports Aériens, Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Aérienne, and Aéropostale, Air France took flight officially on 7th October, 1933.
Since its inception, the airline has been a global ambassador for the French way of travel, featuring a fleet of over 240 planes and nearly 1,000 daily flights to 200 destinations.
The airline's history encapsulates 90 years of travel, haute cuisine, design, high fashion, art, and architecture. Through its services, Air France has showcased the inimitable French quality—a unique blend of style and elegance recognized globally.
To spotlight its legacy of unparalleled expertise, Air France is introducing a new dress collection that narrates the airline's rich history. This collection will be exhibited in the windows of the iconic Galeries Lafayette in Paris from September 28 to October 10, 2023, providing the brand with unparalleled visibility and sharing France's everlasting cultural legacy with a global audience.
Air France has curated a collection of five signature dresses that encapsulate various facets of the airline: technological advancements, sartorial history, iconic advertising, culinary arts, and design elements. These garments serve as a creative exploration of themes that have allowed Air France to continually set standards, often far ahead of its time.
The collection was brought to life in collaboration with Xavier Ronze, who leads the costume design workshops at the Paris Opera Ballet. Ronze skillfully blended iconic elements from Air France's past with contemporary flair, creating a powerful narrative that captures the best of both the airline and French craftsmanship.
Galeries Lafayette, a mecca of fashion in central Paris, was the natural choice for Air France to display its anniversary collection. During the exhibit, the airline will recount its illustrious history and commitment to future excellence through the windows of this landmark store. A curated selection of vintage Air France memorabilia and contemporary offerings will accentuate 90 years of superior in-flight service, iconic planes, and trend-setting uniforms.
Open to both local and international visitors, this accessible exhibition allows everyone to either reminisce about their treasured Air France experiences or discover the airline's storied heritage for the first time.
Throughout the celebration period, visitors can enjoy fashion shows at Galeries Lafayette, retracing 90 years of French sartorial elegance. Models will don various uniforms from Air France’s history, ranging from the earliest outfits to designer pieces by luminaries like Christian Dior and Cristóbal Balenciaga. It's a unique opportunity to traverse the evolving styles that have defined Air France over the decades.
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