" 90 years old : it's a very positive event and it's good to celebrate it" explained as an aside Ben Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the Air France-KLM Group at the official opening of the exhibition celebrating 90 years of Air France. 90 years of travel, gastronomy, design, haute couture, art and architecture. Since its creation on 7 October 1933, the French national carrier has also taken on the role of ambassador for the French art of living and excellence..
Elegance has a special place here. To bring 90 years of elegance to life, Air France commissioned Xavier Ronze, a French designer and head of costume workshops for the Paris Opera Ballet, to design a collection of five dresses. Each dress interprets the airline's different strengths: aircraft and technology - including the emblematic Concorde; uniforms and fashion; the emblematic posters promoting its vast network; the "Air France" brand; and the "Air France" brand. gastronomy and tableware; design and architecture.
Items to buy to commemorate 90 years of Air France
These unique dresses are made from elements of the company's heritage and contemporary pieces. They stand side by side with the historic uniforms that have marked the company's history. With names of great designers as illustrious as Dior, Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Patou or Christian Lacroixthe latest designer.
The dresses, displayed in the windows, are surrounded by objects and posters from the Air France heritage. While the the shop offers visitors the chance to buy a range of accessories in the colours of Air France and its anniversary.. Mugs, limited edition crockery, shawls, bags, umbrellas: the great French fashion and design houses have come up with exclusive creations. Discover everything until 10 October at Galeries Lafayatte on Boulevard Haussmann. And on the company's online shop.
