{"product_id":"balmain-1965-twa-heather-blue-pebble-tweed-flight-attendant-coat","title":"Balmain 1965 TWA Heather Blue Pebble Tweed Flight Attendant Coat","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis flight attendant uniform was designed by Pierre Balmain from 1965 for Trans World Airlines (TWA). Crafted from a beautiful \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emulticolor wool, the pale heather blue and gray pebble tweed appears darker than it is in the first 6 images. The coat is lined in a blue satin back crepe. Vertical welt pockets and oversized blue buttons, with bound buttonholes.  \u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten name (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003e\"Jeannie or Jeannie Laybourn for TWA\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) on the woven label adds significant provenance.  This coat also has the manufacturer's label Briny Marlin. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eBriny Marlin\u003c\/b\u003e was a high-end American garment manufacturer that specialized in ladies' tailored coats, outerwear, and structured suits from the 1940s through the 1960s.  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhile haute couture designers like Pierre Balmain provided the sketches, exact patterns, and style specifications for airline uniforms, they did not mass-produce the thousands of garments needed for an entire airline's flight staff in their Parisian or New York ateliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAirlines contracted specialized, high-quality American apparel firms to handle production. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eBriny Marlin\u003c\/b\u003e was a trusted manufacturer frequently tapped for these prestigious aviation contracts—they also famously manufactured the late-1950s TWA uniforms designed by Oleg Cassini. Having their label inside means the coat was built to rigorous commercial tailoring standards using heavy, durable materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery good vintage condition.  There is a suit with matching hat as well that has a few moth holes and will be sent out for reweaving.  As an ensemble, it is extremely rare.  It is being offered separately.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: 41\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 39\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHips: 45\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 40.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder: 16.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve: 24\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balmain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49247471370492,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/2117\/files\/Photoroom_20260702_124631.jpg?v=1783114890","url":"https:\/\/thewaywewore.com\/es\/products\/balmain-1965-twa-heather-blue-pebble-tweed-flight-attendant-coat","provider":"THE WAY WE WORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}