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The days when KM Malta Airlines’ cabin crew wore grey scarves and ties are over. The airline has partnered with local fashion house Charles & Ron for a refresh of its accessories. In this article, I’ll show you the new items and tell you all about them.
Old accessories
Before we take a look at the new accessories, let’s first revisit the previous ones. In the photos below, you can see what they looked like until recently
What stands out is the extensive use of the colour grey. Both the scarves and ties were mostly plain grey, with the occasional black version. That’s quite unusual for an airline, as accessories like these are often used to create a distinctive style. Especially when the uniform itself is simple, scarves and ties should make the cabin crew stand out with colour, prints, or logos.
KM Malta Airlines partners with local fashion house for new accessory collection
For the new accessories, KM Malta Airlines collaborated with Charles & Ron. This local fashion house took an entirely new approach in designing the collection. They incorporated the island’s history and identity into the creative process. This can be seen in the eight-pointed cross, an important symbol of Malta. The full collection includes ties, scarves, handbags, belts, and hats.
In addition to the airline’s signature colours—navy blue and red—a new shade has been added. The light blue hue with a touch of grey is a nod to the sky in which the cabin crew flies.
Alongside appearance, wearability, functionality, and comfort also played a central role. For example, the handbags have been made slightly larger, so the female crew members can carry more while travelling. Various prints have also been introduced, making it easier to distinguish between pilots, cabin crew, and managers on board.
I think the new accessories have truly elevated the uniforms. As I mentioned earlier, the grey scarves and ties lacked distinction, but the new prints have changed that. And if there’s one thing that matters in an airline uniform, it’s being recognisable. Chapeau!
Greetings,
Aileen