Elegance Takes Flight: Manish Malhotra Designs Stylish New Uniforms for Air India Crew and Pilots
Elegance Takes Flight: Manish Malhotra Designs Stylish New Uniforms for Air India Crew and Pilots
On December 12,
Air India revealed its revamped uniforms for cabin crew and pilots, designed by renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The airline’s female cabin crew will don ombre sarees with a modern twist, complemented by Vista-inspired patterns, while male crew members will sport sophisticated bandhgalas. For the cockpit crew, Malhotra crafted classic black suits with prints inspired by the new Air India logo.
Scheduled for a phased rollout over the coming months, the uniforms will make their debut with the entry into service of Air India’s first Airbus A350. The female cabin crew uniform features ready-to-wear ombre sarees with intricate jharokha patterns and Vista icons, paired with blouses and blazers. The innovative addition of comfortable pants offers greater flexibility for female crew members to express their individual style, creating a unique East-meets-West look.
Senior female cabin crew members will wear aubergine-to-burgundy ombre sarees with matching blazers, while junior members will don vibrant red-to-purple sarees paired with red blazers. The cockpit crew’s uniform features a timeless black double-breasted suit with Vista-inspired prints.
Manish Malhotra expressed his pride in designing uniforms that capture the essence of India’s diverse culture and traditions, blending them with a modern and sophisticated aesthetic. He stated, “It is a privilege to be able to contribute to the national flag-bearer and showcase the elegance and charm of Indian fashion.”
Campbell Wilson, CEO and Managing Director of Air India, commended the innovative ensembles, emphasizing their significance in the airline’s history. He said, “Manish Malhotra’s innovative ensemble will script an exciting new chapter for Air India’s future narrative. It perfectly captures the essence of our new identity, service principles, and our pursuit of setting new benchmarks in global aviation.”
In addition to the uniforms, Manish Malhotra curated matching footwear, with female crew members wearing dual-tone block heels and male cabin crew donning comfortable black brogues. The ensembles also include pearl earrings and sling bags for female cabin crew, adding an extra touch of elegance.
While the uniforms for ground staff, engineers, and security personnel designed by Manish Malhotra are yet to be unveiled, anticipation grows for the continuation of this stylish transformation throughout the entire Air India team.
