The new American Airlines uniform is finally here! Preview images were just released, and are shared below.
According to an internal memo, the new style will be work tested in January with select employees – including both cabin crew, airport staff and pilots. They’ll be looking at various aspects including comfort, style, flexibility, function and use on the job, and from there, the company will make adjustments as needed.
The uniforms were designed by KAUFMANFRANCO of Los Angeles, who has been a designer for many Hollywood elites.
There’s an interesting sneak peak behind the making of the uniforms here.
What do I think?
I’m always going to miss the old-school uniforms. That said, I also am going to miss the scissor logo, the shiny metal planes and meals on shorter flights, too! 🙂
Not sure how much a fan I am of the new style, but it is what it is. To me, it looks something out of a Calvin Klein store, though certainly matches the modern style on American’s new 737 and A321T aircrafts.
What do you think of the new uniforms? Is it a keeper, or do you prefer the current style?
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Its is very unflattering and shapeless for the ladies. The ladies uniform pieces are plain and very dull, Gray? American is going have the ugliest uniforms of all the carriers. I feel sorry for all the employees that have to wear it. Institutionalized and impersonal.
the new uniforms are horrible. Ugly on a normal person but for the majority of AA employees who are over weights…even worse.
Please thy again, because this batch is a collassal Failure.
I agree. These uniforms are without style. Are they Russian?
The drab look is quite appropriate for an airline that treats you like cargo.
YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!
The women’s uniforms are so unflattering. I feel sorry for the ladies that are going to have to wear them.
Sigh. So they came up with drab. I’m so depressed. I’m not going to like wearing this at all. Then again, as FAs, it will hide stains since WE WILL STILL BE CLEANING CABINS ON TURNS!!!
Thanks new AA. You never fail to fail!!
Wow, I really appreciate their consideration of their uniform for female pilots. So glad they choose to consider this while designing for the new generation. Really shows their respect for those trying to get into this male dominated industry. Bravo…..
Bravo!!!! New uniforms look amazing . Love the stylish cut, fashionable and great choice of colors . Can’t wait to wear it .
I personally love the new Uniforms…love the grey…love the monochromatic look. Many of our seasoned
Flight Attendants are not as …hmmmm….we were physically when we were new hires, so with that said, maybe more realistic models for the new uniforms would have been more appropriate…just saying…
Bland look for a bland airline. The USAir gray image has now infected American. What ever happened to red/white/blue?
@AMM, US never wore gray. You have us confused with UA. Sorry boo, you can’t blame us for upper management bad decisions.
For this they paid a designer? But it looks like they can buy them at Target which will help the bottom line.
How about linking your source instead of stealing from A Fly Guy’s Crew Lounge with no attribution whatsoever.
Bad form.
I like em. With the near obnoxious colors outside the plane, I’m glad they’ve gone stylish and neutral with the uniforms.
I kind of want one of the men’s FA sweaters. Where do I apply?
Dreary, dismal, disappointing. Business blah – can’t believe anyone actually got paid to design these rags for the female F/As!
It’s a uniform! It’s professional business attire! It’s not supposed to be cutting edge fashion for your cocktail party! It’s something new! It’s no longer blue! And since when has American airlines ever been the leaders in the look of their employees! I will be glad to be rid of the navy blue and no longer seeing employees in those god awful outdated winter trenchcoats . I will agree something with a little color and pizzazz would have been fun but I never expected that anyway.
Communist Chic
Goodwill?
Yuck! No shape. No color.
We employees should have the opportunity to present ideas as to the new style uniform. Double breasted gray, I’ll resemble Sgt Shultz. As for the leather jacket.Cheap,shoddy…….We should stay with Gibson and Barnes. Can’t believe these people got big bucks for designing this garbage!
Female flight attendant uniform pieces are hideous. The color gray is fine but the dress designs are simply ugly. And the silly white scarf has to go. Also who is going to zip up my blouse? Have front buttons!! I can’t believe someone designed this “uniform”. I’d rather wear the present uniform. Let’s have a redesign.
Ugly!!!! Nothing like Gray on Gray on Gray. Where’s the pops of color??? White scarf seriously for how long???? Great look if your 20 and size 0. If not FRUMPY!!
Seems like only fat no fashion people complain about it . Get with the style and do some push-ups
Obviously designed for men by a man. Can I wear the men’s uniform? The women’s look like The ” Hunger Games ” collection.
Well do some push ups and don’t be fat and that u inform will look hot on you too .
No one wants to look hot, they want to be comfortable. You have no clue. The blouses have zipper in the back. Why?? The men’s uniform is not bad.
Where is the customer service uniform for women? Most wear pants. I understand all pieces are dry clean only.
The uniforms are “prison gray” . Really?
Also dry clean only? That’s not going to happen! Need a more wash and wear uniform. Too expensive to dry clean uniforms. Look at most of our paxs. Who are we trying to impress?
I think the men’s look is very sharp and stylish….I personally love charcoal grey and silver, however a sharp contrasting color for us ladies would be appreciated especially the scarf…..that poor thing will get hideously dirty from makeup….The dresses are too plain and boring…….love the idea of pencil leg pants,,,,,would like to see a nice vest paired with this……..need short sleeves and long…. quarter length is questionable for most…..just some suggestions………how about a deep teal or eggplant color as in the scarf, a blouse, something……want to feel proud wearing this new uniform, not institutionalized………..
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