Do fashion and flying go together? They do if you consider the next temporary exhibit to grace the Museum of Flight (MOF) in Seattle.
“Runway to Runway,” a look at the history of flight attendant uniforms, is set to open later in April.
Fashion and Flying at the Museum of Flight
Temporary ‘Runway to Runway’ exhibit unpacks changing workplace expectations, gender roles, and racial barriers that defined cabin crew profession.
![Marge Marques (left) and Zonia Arauzo (model Hughes Airwest flight attendant uniforms for a promotional photo shoot in 1987. [Credit: Museum of Flight]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1987-09-22-F_image_006_01-Large.jpeg)
Key Takeaways:
- The Museum of Flight in Seattle is launching a temporary exhibit called "Runway to Runway," focusing on the history and evolution of flight attendant uniforms.
- The exhibit explores how uniforms reflect changing fashion trends, workplace expectations, and societal shifts, including gender roles and racial barriers within the profession.
- It showcases uniforms from various airlines and renowned designers, alongside personal stories of pioneering flight attendants like Ellen Church, Ruth Carol Taylor, and Louise Greenwood Phipps, highlighting their contributions and the challenges they faced.
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