Netizen Finds Singapore Airlines Uniform Sold On UK Shopping Website As 'Vintage African'
The London-based store described the uniform as "funky, indie, boho, 90s vintage".
By May Vin Ang — 24 Jun 2022, 01:17 PM
A netizen recently found an online store selling Singapore Airlines' iconic uniform on UK-based shopping website, Depop, as 'vintage African Ankara' dresses
According to the product listing from London, the two-piece set, which clearly resembles the airlines' sarong kebaya, is priced at GBP49 (approximately RM265) and has been sold over 780 times.
The listing went viral after Twitter user Leyla Rose brought it to light, calling the clothes resale platform "wild" for having such an entry
"Depop is wild. How are you selling a Singapore Airlines uniform and calling it 'vintage African'?" she queried.
"That aside, I, too, like to know what my outfit would look like lying backwards over a chair."
As of writing, the tweet has garnered over 4,000 retweets and 13,000 likes.
Many Twitter users have also since responded to the tweet in disbelief and tagged Singapore Airlines to take action
"@SingaporeAir, look at this," a netizen cried.
Another user said, "Can you imagine watching some person walk down the street wearing this as everyday wear? They would think 'I bought a wonderful vintage piece'. Nah girl, you bought the Singapore Airlines dress code!"
Some Reddit users also pointed out that the store could be sued because the Singapore Airlines uniform was designed by French couturier Pierre Balmain and is trademarked.
Meanwhile, some others were more intrigued by the model's choice of pose.
A Reddit user asked, "Someone tell me why that first pose is a thing?"
While another joked, "The clothes are definitely stretchy, sis. If you don't believe me... [stretches over]."
