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 "Runway to Runway," a temporary exhibit exploring the history and evolution of flight attendant uniforms.
- Beyond fashion trends from various airlines and designers, the exhibit delves into the social realities of the profession, including workplace expectations, changing gender roles, and the breaking of racial barriers.
- The exhibit highlights key historical figures like Ellen Church, who pioneered the role of female flight attendants, and showcases the challenges and triumphs of individuals like Ruth Carol Taylor, the first Black flight attendant.
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