It’s here! Qantas unveils new pilot’s uniform for 2016

It’s here! Qantas unveils new pilot’s uniform for 2016
By Zoe Samios


The time of the year has come, when sleigh bells ring, choirs sing and Qantas’ unveils its new uniform.

Feast you eyes on this glorious new collection of threads that shares similarities with the classic military and naval-style Qantas pilot uniforms from the 1930s.

Created by Australian fashion designer Martin Grant, the new look is a modern, single-breasted, navy suit in a streamlined cut with a narrow trouser for males, and a more feminine version for women, including a specific female tie.

The fabric is lighter, the shirt is more fitted and the gold stripes used to define rank are finer to give a more elegant look. The back of the jacket also features a red vent to add a splash of colour.

“Pilots have one of the most respected professions in the world. I decided it was very important to keep the classic base of the military and naval styles as it maintains and commands this respect,” said Mr Grant.

“Feedback from pilots was that they wanted to keep the traditional image but give it a fresh makeover to be more elegant and wearable. With an increase of female pilots in the ranks, it was also important to design more feminine suiting for women.

Of course, only Australian fabrics have been used, including Australian Merino wool for the suits and cotton blends for the shirts, designed for high levels of comfort and different climates. The new uniform also features the Australian Coat of Arms on the tie pin.

These modern and sleek uniforms are coming to an airplane near you by the end of 2016.

But that’s enough from us. You can look at the uniforms in all their glory below:

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