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British Airways unveils new uniforms by Ozwald Boateng

British Airways has unveiled its first new uniform in nearly 20 years, created by British tailor and designer Ozwald Boateng, which will be worn by more than 30,000 of the airline’s employees from spring 2023, replacing its current uniform designed by Julien MacDonald. The collection features a tailored three-piece suit for men with regular and...

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Ozwald Boateng to design uniforms for British Airways

London - British tailor Ozwald Boateng has been tasked with redesigning the uniforms for British Airways, following in the footsteps of Julien MacDonald, the designer of the airline’s current uniform. The new uniform will form part of the airline’s celebrations for its centenary next year and is part of British Airways five-year investment plan,...

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The White Company partners with British Airways for premium flying experience

The White Company has partnered up with British Airways to supply the airline company’s leading members with luxury bedding and amenity kits. The new partnership is part of the airline’s 400 million pound investment plan to enhance its customer offering, which focuses on excellence in its premium cabin and better quality for all its customers....

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London Luxury Quarter to bring bespoke luxury experience to China

A selected collection of London's most luxury and bespoke labels is set to hostan exclusive showcase in China next month, to celebrate the best in British craftsmanship. The unique showcase is a joint initiative between London Luxury Quarter, British Airways and VisitBritain and has been dubbed: 'London Luxury. By Appointment.' Invited guests...

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Harrods teams up with BA for mid-air catwalk shows

British luxury department store Harrods has teamed up with airlines company British Airways to launch a series of special flights, featuring catwalk shows hosted in the sky during mid-flight. The new partnership was celebrated last night with the first series of show-flights taking place in the sky. The fashionable flight series is set to take...

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Fashion High On The List For BA

British Airways is not normally associated with mile-high fashion. Their old uniform, a silky geometric print blouse and grey wool skirt designed by Paul Costelloe back in 1993 seems well out of date to most travellers and fashion followers alike. Surprisingly, it was only in the year 2000 that stewardesses were allowed to fly without the frumpy...

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Test flight for new uniform

British Airways last week introduced the new uniform for its staff, designed by Julien MacDonald. According to the flight company, it's "a stylish, trendy design". More than hundred airline staff, including check-in agents, cabin and flight crew, will test the Julien Macdonald design on flights and at airports around the world. The new design...

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Flight of Fashion

Ever fancied travelling First Class with British Airways? Aside from the sheer comfort of the flight, the airline's washbags are the chicest in the skies. Designed by accessories guru Anya Hindmarch, the gorgeous canvas bags are packed with treats such as Eve Lom cleanser, Carmex lip balm and aromatherapy sleep enhancers.