Overview

• The airline confirmed the appointment following a competitive, multi‑round selection that Vallance described as rigorous.
• Vanessa Hudson said the project aims to capture the Qantas spirit and the pride staff feel wearing the uniform, guided by extensive employee input.
• The refresh retires Martin Grant’s design introduced in 2013, continuing Qantas’s tradition of commissioning prominent fashion designers.
• The new look is slated for a 2027 unveiling, with specific aesthetic decisions still under development.
• Vallance will design for pilots, cabin crew and ground teams with an emphasis on functionality, comfort and sustainability, building on her 2023 collaboration on Qantas business‑class pyjamas and amenity kits.