Travilla 1961 - Scandinavian Airlines

International Travel quickly expanded in the late 1950s and early 1960s by introducing larger planes with stronger engines. And it was a time when people DRESSED for travel. For many, it was a part of the vacation just as much as the destination. Wide seats. Meals were served on china with actual silverware and cloth napkins. For those that so desired, you could smoke afterward. And not one x-ray machine or surly TSA agent rummaging through your well-packed belongings.

Travilla himself had by now flown over much of the world and knew exactly what the female passenger was looking for - versatility in look with a minimal number of pieces, which came in handy when in the Spring of 1961, Scandinavian Airlines commissioned the designer to create a complete "Jet-Away" globe traveling ensemble that would fit into one suitcase weighing under 25 pounds. It was June when he premiered the mini collection that provided everything needed from day to evening. The nine complete outfits from eleven pieces were based on wool jersey, satin, lace, and chiffon in two colors - black and a taupe shade called "cinnamon stick." 

The complete collection was a staggering $3500. ($2500 wholesale), or each piece could be purchased separately. Included were a reversible coat and suit jacket, slim-lined and flared skirts, knee-length trousers, an overblouse with a snap in-or-out collar in jersey with the glamourous pieces including a chiffon overblouse, a sequined laced top, a long skirt, a long satin drape that doubles as a stole, and a satin rose and sash. 

The collection was promoted four different travel seasons until 1965.