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Qantas Taps Rebecca Vallance to Redesign Staff Uniforms for 2027 Rollout

Qantas starts a staff-informed overhaul focused on functionality with increased emphasis on sustainability for its 17,500-strong workforce.

Overview

  • Rebecca Vallance has been appointed to create new uniforms for more than 17,500 Qantas employees, succeeding Martin Grant after about 13 years.
  • The airline plans to unveil the collection in 2027 following a competitive selection process and the start of development now.
  • The brief covers cabin crew, pilots, mechanics and other roles, with designs tailored to the demands of ultra‑long routes such as SydneyNew York.
  • Qantas surveyed its uniformed workforce to guide requirements around durability, comfort and fit across diverse jobs.
  • Vallance will explore lower‑impact materials and end‑of‑life solutions, building on her 2023 collaboration on Qantas business‑class pyjamas and amenity kits.