See how the SilkAir uniform has evolved over the years

Expect some new style in the aisle when travelling on SilkAir.

Gone are the pale green and terracotta wraps the airline's flight attendants have graced flights in since 2004.

After 11 years, SilkAir has launched a new collection of threads for its cabin crew.

That was then...

This is now...

It's aqua-blue for junior crew and plum-red for senior crew. Both are matched with a dark blue skirt and a seagull-patterned georgette bow on the right shoulder signifying the airline's logo.

The new look, according to the press release, creates "deeper synergies with the image of SilkAir's parent company, Singapore Airlines (SIA)".

The new look also features an asymmetric neckline and sleeve pleats. The pleats "mirror SilkAir’s attention to detail and thoughtful service with a touch of surprise".

Chief Executive of SilkAir, Mr Leslie Thng described the change in uniform as a milestone.

Designed by Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts graduate Alexandria Chen, this new look is the fourth uniform design worn by SilkAir cabin crew.

She said of her design:

“The aesthetics were just as important  as the practicality . The new uniform is stylishly cut... easy to wear, flexible and comfortable.”

Launched at ION Orchard, footage of the outfits in action has hit social media.

 

 

 

 

The design is very different and certainly quieter from what the airline began with back in 1989.

1989 - 1994

Seagull motif dress by home-grown designer, Celia Loe

1994 - 2004  

Balenciaga-designed uniform, comprising a floral blouse, skirt and fitted jacket.

2004 - 2015 

One-piece wrap dress with an oriental design. This was created by SilkAir cabin crew.

2015 -  

Designed by Alexandria Chen.

 

How does the new SilkAIr outfit measure up?

There are a number of lists of the most stylish flight attendant uniforms.

Here are five that regularly hit the heights.

Air France

But of course they wear Christian Lacroix

Aeroflot

​A striking crimson homage to the golden age of air travel.

Qantas

The look is Inspired by the airline insignia and Miranda Kerr modelled at the launch.

Singapore Airlines

A perennial classic. The iconic Sarong Kebaya has been in use for four decades.