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Sunday, September 22, 2013

{1968 Design Classic by Pierre Balmain for Singapore Airlines Stewardesses}

As international consultants we have been several times aboard a Singapore Airlines flight. In-between we saw numerous times the Singapore Airlines Stewardesses in their beautiful uniforms, especially during our stopover at Singapore airport. In 1968, French Couturier Pierre Balmain was asked by Malaysian Singapore Airlines to design uniforms for their cabin crew. Balmain based his design on the traditional Malay sarong-kebaya. Very much like the Indonesian sarong-kebaya. Below, you will also find a link to my post about me wearing my silk Indonesian Sarong Kebaya...
Pierre Balmain designed borders around the hems, neck and cuffs, using cut edges from traditional batik fabric. Each uniform is fully tailored, with a minimum of two fittings with each crew member for her 4 new uniforms annually.
Singapore Airlines is also the world's most awarded airline
The epitome of Asian grace and hospitality, the Singapore Girl has been synonymous with Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines with the heavenly destination of Bali.
I have been to Bali twice and Pieter went there on vacation with his daughter Liz.
For both of us fond memories. 
We also went to Singapore several times.
The French L'Internaut showed the Singapore Girl recently in The Most Beautiful Stewardess Uniforms 
The above text is being translated from French.
In addition to being very pretty, the company Singapore Airlines hostesses radiate in this uniform by Pierre Balmain, a French couturier. Since 1968, the outfit remains unchanged and will not go out of fashion: how can one not fall in love with this pretty floral bolero in midnight blue?
Have you ever seen those pretty sarong kebayas from Singapore Girl?

Related links:
Singapore Airlines Uniform | Fashion Design Classic with photos from Singapore Girl in Balmain 
Singapore Girl | The epitome of Asian grace and hospitality - slideshow with sarong kebaya views
History singapore airlines 1968 sarong kebaya was introduced
The ‘kebaya’ and sarongs of Jl. Sulawesi, Denpasar | bustling shop for kebaya and sarongs on Jalan Sulawesi in Denpasar, Bali
{My Indonesian Silk Batik Sarong & Kebaya} | previous post by me


46 comments:

  1. Dearest Mariette, This is a very nice blog post as usual.
    The uniform reminds me of the Kurtas from India. Thanks for sharing:)

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    1. Dearest Munir,
      The Singapore Girl is indeed showing one of the most beautiful stewardess uniforms...
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  2. I have a friend here in town that is from Singapore. Unfortunately, I have not been there, yet. Those "uniforms" don't even look like uniforms, very pretty indeed

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    1. Dearest Daniela,
      You never know when you will end up going to Singapore; it is a beautiful little country and one of the safest in the world. Designer Balmain did an incredible job and his design seems to remain forever.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Dear Mariette

    Yes I too love to fly with Singapore Airlines.
    Their hostesses are elegant and charming - and we've enjoyed staying in Singapore twice.
    A wonderfully clean city thanks to Mr Lee Kwan Yew.
    Plenty to do and see and oh those orchids!!!

    Enjoy your weekend dear Mariette
    hugs Shane

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    1. Dearest Shane,
      Singapore Airlines is exceptional that's for sure! And you are right about the wonderfully clean city; they are an example for the entire world.
      All those orchids at their airport make you almost believe you've arrived in heaven...
      Glad you had the pleasure of flying with them too and for being in Singapore twice!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Liebe Maariette,
    leider konnte ich bislang nur drei Mal mit Singapore Airline fliegen.
    Aver es war jedesmal ein Genuss. Und die Uniformen sind wirklich wunder-
    schön.
    Ein schönes Wochenende wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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    1. Liebe Irmi,
      'Nur drei Mal' mit Singapore Airlines war jedoch eine sehr tolle Erfahrung! Ich bin froh dass wir diesem Genuss teilen können da nicht jeder das sagen kann.
      Auch ein schönes Wochenende und lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  5. Dear Mariette,
    your post,brought to me so much memories from the past!!
    My father was a travel agent here in Athens and Australia!!!
    Me and my mum had this Singapore Airlines,stewardesses!
    I did'nt know it was designe from Pier Balmain!!!
    We travel alot with this airline,and last Christmas,my daughter visit Melbounre,for fist time,with Singapore Airline!!!She was thrilled!!
    Excellent service as always! The best of all!!!This was a big surprise for me today!!Thank you so much!!Have a lovely weekend!!Hugs!!!
    Dimi...

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    1. Dearest Dimi,
      This is great for bringing fond memories from the past back to live! That way we also get to know each other a little bit more. Glad that through your Father's travel agency you got to fly with your Mum on Singapore Airlines too. Yes, it was Couturier Pierre Balmain who designed their uniforms. It is living proof again that such designer garments are timeless since they still are being used today.
      Glad your daughter also got to use Singapore Airlines and thank you for such a lovely comment with insight into your lives!
      Hugs and happy weekend.
      Mariette

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    2. Dear Mariette,
      yes,we traveled to Australia,with Singapore Airlines,but me and my mum had this ,uniform,given to us from the Director,of the Athens Singapore Airline! I have a photo with my mun wearing it!!
      Have a lovely new week!!
      Hugs!! Dimi...

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    3. Dearest Dimi,
      WOW, that is even more spectacular. Bet you treasure this and glad you have a photo of you both together wearing this elegant Pierre Balmain uniform!
      Lovely week for you too.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. Liebe Mariette,

    deine guten Informationen bereichern mich.
    Sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Liebe Elisabeth,
      Ich freue mich dass diese guten Informationen dich bereichern!
      Sonniger und lieber Gruss zurück.
      Mariette

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  7. These uniforms are fabulous!!! It would be amazing to see other airlines take a similar approach. Wishing you a great week-end my friend. Hugs and blessings, C. (HHL)

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    1. Dearest Celia,
      They indeed are fabulous and who knows if others might follow into such elegant presentation.
      Happy weekend to both of you from a friend in Georgia.
      Mariette

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  8. Zo begint de kennismaking met het land al in de lucht. Prachtige pakjes dragen de stewardessen.
    Fijn weekend, lieve groet

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    1. Lieve Willy,
      Ja, inderdaad is dit een stukje cultuur van Singapore that hoog boven de wolken tot uiting komt...
      Liefs en ook een fijn weekend!
      Mariette

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  9. °º✿♫
    °º✿
    º° ✿✿ ♫° ·.
    A padronagem do tecido é linda e tradicional do país.
    A primavera está chegando... o mundo fica mais agradável.
    Bom fim de semana com muita saúde e alegrias!
    Beijinhos
    Brasil.
    °º✿♫
    °º✿
    º° ✿✿ ♫° ·.

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    1. Dearest Inês,
      It indeed is a beautiful traditional pattern for Singapore.
      Enjoy your spring and wishing you a lovely weekend and good health.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. Non ho avuto la fortuna nè di viaggiare con questa compagnia nè tantomeno di visitare luoghi così splendidi. Semplicemente deliziosa questa divista delle hostess, elegante e raffinata. A presto. Paola

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    1. Cara Paola,
      Abbiamo avuto l'opportunità di volare con la compagnia aere Singpore al nostro lavoro. Non in vacanza; Intendiamoci! Essere consulenti internazionali, era piuttosto una sfida con tali distanze enormi per viaggiare da e per. Ma abbiamo divertitolo perché amiamo persone e noi potremmo aiutare alcuni paesi fortunati per avere più efficienza e migliore produzione. Rende per tempi felici di guardare indietro e abbiamo gli amici ampia del mondo perché non siamo mai stati dopo i soldi...
      Abbracci a voi, siamo appena tornati da otto giorni in Florida; una vacanza tanto necessaria!
      Mariette
      Mariette

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  11. Dear Mariette,
    I have traveled a lot in my life but never had the chance to fly Singapore Airlines. Still, I always knew it was the top airline and I had the chance of seeing the lovely Balmain uniforms on photos. I enjoyed your post very much!!!
    Hugs,
    Marie-Anne

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    1. Dearest Marie-Anne,
      Of course it depends what destination you traveled to but I'm glad you got to see their lovely Pierre Balmain uniforms on photos! As always it is a pleasure to share with you.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. You are right Mariette. It is a very pretty uniform!

    Happy weekend,

    Madelief x

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    1. Dearest Madelief,
      Indeed, beautiful and elegant; above all it is timeless!
      Happy weekend to you.
      Mariette

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  13. What a beautiful uniform! I can see it never goes out of fashion. I've never been on Singapore Airlines but have heard many good things, like excellent service. I've never been to Bali or Singapore. It must have been such a great trip for you. My parents traveled to Singapore before and they were impressed how clean they kept the city. Would love to visit there one day :-)

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    1. Dearest Tamago,
      Singapore Airlines might be out of your destination but it would be quite an experience. Your Parents were so right about begin impressed about the cleanliness of the City Singapore. And that is a statement for a Japanese as your country is quite clean and orderly already!
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  14. Dearest Mariette,
    This is indeed a very beautiful and unique uniform, it really stands apart from standard airlines uniforms! And what's more, it is timeless (the way real beauty is!!)!
    Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs from the Alps :)

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    1. Dearest Anna,
      It sure is a very beautiful and unique uniform. Timeless beauty never goes out of style!
      Happy Sunday to you.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. Those uniforms are bloody lovely, I think the uniforms of the past are so much prettier then they are now days

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    1. Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Well these Singapore Girl uniforms still ARE beautiful as they never have changed since 1968 till present day!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  16. Dearest Mariette,
    The singapore Airlines ladys stewarders uniforms are beautiful!
    It must have been such a great trip for quite clean country.
    We has going to USA it going to be a longtime ago when my husband was working in all of the Autralia.
    Best to you and lots of love!
    Michiko

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    1. Dearest Michiko,
      Yes, it is a joy for flying with Singapore Airlines and being pampered by these elegantly dressed Singapore Girls. Glad you got to fly Singapore Airlines too, on your trip to the USA.
      Hugs and love to you always!
      Mariette

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  17. Je kan het haast geen "uniform" meer noemen, ze kunnen het thuis ook nog dragen :)

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    1. Beste Marianne,
      Toch is het hun uniform and ze bewegen er zeer gracieus in. Het zijn ook wel de meest elegante wezens met de kleinste taillematen die het geeft. De jaren dat we in Indonesië woonden en werkten, en vaker ook in Singapore kwamen, vonden we wel dat de vrouwen daar erg elegant gekleed gaan! Ze zijn van nature al gracieuzer...
      Fijne zondag en liefs,
      Mariette

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  18. Now that's how flying should be! Most airlines herd you on like cattle these days and you're lucky if you get a bag of pretzels (no more peanuts!).

    Those uniforms are gorgeous! How wonderful that they've stuck with it for all these years. I've never been to Singapore but had friends that went years ago. They had 2 little blonde hair, blue eyed daughters and they said everyone stopped to stare at them because they're not accustomed to seeing light hair!

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    1. Dearest Victoria,
      Thank you for your complimenting remark and indeed, that's how flying 'still' should be like! Courtesy is such a rare thing to encounter nowadays and seldom do they go out of their way in order to provide you some comfort. This proves again that great designer outfits are really timeless. Oh, don't explain me about having blue eyes and blond hair in a country where all are dark haired! They often did touch my hair to check if it was real... Luckily nobody did poke my big blue eyes!
      Happy Sunday to you and hugs,
      Mariette

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  19. Dearest Mariette;
    Oh My!!! I remember posting that my dream was to become a stewardess (at the time) when young. I was attracted by the drama about them p;) How pretty they are in their uniform♡♡♡ I had to give up the dream as I'm too small for the job. Haha, how pity Japanese airline or else had lost wonderful one if she had been tall enough, hehe.

    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Dearest Miyako,
      Oh, you with your ability to speak perfect English would have been quite an asset to any airline! But it is in no way a glamorous job; very demanding and hard working. Being constantly in the air, with only a day or so to rest up in-between trans oceanic flights is tough! They deserve their wages; that's for sure!
      Hugs to you dear Japanese friend and I hope your Birthday was a lovely one.
      Mariette

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  20. Dearest Mariette
    I had of course no idea that such a famous designer made air hostess uniforms.
    They are obviously very beautiful and fits perfectly.
    Hugs to you
    Kajsa

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    1. Dearest Kajsa,
      Most people will have no idea but since my former education has been fashion I guess I do pay more than average attention to it...
      They are of excellent fit and design.
      Hugs to you and happy week ahead.
      Mariette

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  21. their uniform is stunningly beautiful. We always travel with Singapore Airlines when going overseas. The service is second to none. We certainly are made to feel very special. :)

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    1. Dearest Jeanette Ann,
      So glad you too got to enjoy their excellent service! It is like receiving a royal treatment indeed and being served by such beautiful, elegant and gracious stewardesses.
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  22. So beautiful! I would want to wear this in my everyday life.
    Have never flown Singapore Airlines.

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    1. Dearest Susan,
      Oh, that is quite an experience in itself. There are no other more gracious hostesses!
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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