Flights of fancy: The 60-year evolution of Cathay Pacific uniforms
Flight attendants and ground crew of Cathay Pacific Airways present their new uniforms during a news conference at The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong in Kowloon. The new uniform is an evolution of the previous on designed by Eddie Lau in 1999 with new fabric introduced that providing more comfort and ease of movement. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
Flight attendants and ground crew of Cathay Pacific Airways present their new uniforms during a news conference at The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong in Kowloon. The new uniform is an evolution of the previous on designed by Eddie Lau in 1999 with new fabric introduced that providing more comfort and ease of movement. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Cathay Pacific’s air hostess uniforms recently caused a stir for being "too tight and sexy". Indeed, the carrier's costumery has had a long and colourful history, with an emphasis on “standing out”. From its 60s Chinese patterns and 70s-era psychedelic blouses to its eyebrow-raising modern incarnation, we look back on the evolution of stewardess style.

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