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 hosting "Runway to Runway," a temporary exhibit opening in April that explores the history and evolution of flight attendant uniforms.
- The exhibit delves beyond fashion, examining the profession's realities, including changing workplace expectations, gender roles, and racial barriers.
- It features uniforms and accessories from various iconic airlines and designers, showcasing styles from early days through modern times.
- The display highlights the stories of pioneering flight attendants, such as the first Black flight attendants and the eventual inclusion of men in the role.
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