Are these the coolest cabin crew uniforms ever?

By Francesca Street, CNN
2 minute read
Published 9:01 PM EDT, Thu July 13, 2017
<strong>High fashion:</strong> Chinese airline Hainan Airlines has staked its claim as the world's most stylish fleet, premiering a haute couture uniform for its cabin crew.
High fashion: Chinese airline Hainan Airlines has staked its claim as the world's most stylish fleet, premiering a haute couture uniform for its cabin crew.
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<strong>Style mix:</strong> Designer Laurence Xu has created the beautiful new uniforms -- inspired by Eastern and Western design traditions.
Style mix: Designer Laurence Xu has created the beautiful new uniforms -- inspired by Eastern and Western design traditions.
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<strong>Fashion show:</strong> Hainan Airlines debuted the collection at the 2017 Laurence Xu Haute Couture Show at Paris Couture Week Fall/Winter 2017.
Fashion show: Hainan Airlines debuted the collection at the 2017 Laurence Xu Haute Couture Show at Paris Couture Week Fall/Winter 2017.
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<strong>Global routes:</strong> Hainan Airlines launched in 1993 and operates internally in China and internationally.
Global routes: Hainan Airlines launched in 1993 and operates internally in China and internationally.
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<strong>Traditional origins:</strong> Xu based the designs on the Cheongsam -- a traditional formal Chinese dress, which he pairs with Western-style fitted coats and capes.
Traditional origins: Xu based the designs on the Cheongsam -- a traditional formal Chinese dress, which he pairs with Western-style fitted coats and capes.
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<strong>Tailor made: </strong>The updated version was the outcome of more than 1,000 design blueprints and several meetings between Xu and Hainan Airlines.
Tailor made: The updated version was the outcome of more than 1,000 design blueprints and several meetings between Xu and Hainan Airlines.
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<strong>Delicate clouds:</strong> The pastel-colored dresses are decorated with delicate clouds, crashing waves and mountains.
Delicate clouds: The pastel-colored dresses are decorated with delicate clouds, crashing waves and mountains.
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<strong>Color themes:</strong> "The Oriental art-inspired patterns and gray-color theme that have always been an essential part of the uniform's design," says Hainan Airlines.
Color themes: "The Oriental art-inspired patterns and gray-color theme that have always been an essential part of the uniform's design," says Hainan Airlines.
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<strong>Visual experience:</strong> "The uniforms are now an element of the masterful visual experience that has become part and parcel of what the airline's domestic and international passengers are treated to when they fly with Hainan," says the airline.
Visual experience: "The uniforms are now an element of the masterful visual experience that has become part and parcel of what the airline's domestic and international passengers are treated to when they fly with Hainan," says the airline.
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<strong>New horizons:</strong> Hainan Airlines says it's committed to catering to "ever-changing passenger expectations."
New horizons: Hainan Airlines says it's committed to catering to "ever-changing passenger expectations."
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China's Hainan Airlines: Coolest cabin crew uniform ever?
CNN  — 

From the psychedelic go-go boots of the 1960s to Virgin Atlantic’s iconic red Vivienne Westwood uniforms – cabin crew uniforms are constantly evolving.

Now Hainan Airlines of China has staked its claim as the world’s most stylish fleet, premiering a haute couture collection for its cabin crew.

Fusing traditions

Laurence Xu's attention to detail elevates the uniforms from the ordinary.
Laurence Xu's attention to detail elevates the uniforms from the ordinary.
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Designer Laurence Xu has created these beautiful uniforms, which the airline says blends Eastern and Western design traditions.

“The fusion of traditional Chinese elements and popular international fashion created an Oriental masterpiece that turned heads in Paris,” it says.

Xu based the designs on the Cheongsam – a traditional formal Chinese dress, which he pairs with Western-style fitted coats and capes. The pastel-colored dresses are decorated with delicate clouds, crashing waves and mountains.

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