Dress & Drinks: Flight Path Museum LAX | Conversations on Dress

Kristen Miller Zohn, Executive Director of the Costume Society of America, hosts this episode of Dress & Drinks with guests Doris D’Arre, Uniform Curator, and Jean-Christophe Dick, President and Airport Historian of the Flight Path Museum LAX. Explore the museum’s vast airline uniform collection—over 600 pieces spanning 68 airlines—unpacking stories from aviation’s glamorous beginnings to today’s more functional styles. From 1930s looks donned by the first flight attendants to 1960s mod paper dresses, 1970s designer collaborations, and 2000s Ralph Lauren classics, the discussion reveals how uniforms mirrored social change, fashion trends, and workplace equality in the skies. They also highlight rare artifacts like PSA’s bloomers, TWA’s cutout dress, and Air France’s tailored female captain’s suit. For fashion historians, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the intersection of design, culture, and travel, join us for a glimpse at the exciting offerings at the Flight Path Museum. --------------------------------------------------------------- Our cocktail for the evening: Captain’s Orders Ingredients: -2 oz bourbon -1 sugar cube -2-3 dashes Angostura bitters -Splash of club soda -Twisted orange peel for garnish Instructions: -Place the sugar cube in a rocks glass and saturate with bitters. -Add a splash of club soda and muddle until the sugar dissolves. -Fill the glass with ice. -Pour the bourbon over the ice and gently stir. -Garnish with orange peel. Non-Alco