Episode 6: Go-Go Boots, Khakis & Jams

Southwest Airlines’ uniforms have always been a cut above. From the early days of hot pants and white lace-up boots in the 70’s to the khaki wave of the 90’s and beyond, customers can spot a Southwest employee from across the airport at the drop of a hat. In this episode, we’ll hear from Flight Attendant Kelli Bartlett who has worn four decades’ worth of iconic Southwest styles, and how in 2014 the airline employees rolled up their sleeves and found a novel way to redesign their signature look.

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