The Florence: Senior Collection Look 4
The Florence consists of three powerful pieces, each inspired by a pioneer of aviation.
The Florence Parachute Top:
Florence "Pancho" Barnes was the first female Hollywood stunt pilot. She was known as a dare devil with her extravagant stunts. The Florence Parachute Top mimics Florence's extravagant stunts with large voluminous parachute sleeves.
The Louise Quilted Pant:
Louise McPhetridge Thaden held the speed, endurance and altitude records for female flyers during the early 1930's. The Louise Quilted Pant are sleek, fitted, and quilted for warmth and comfort, similar to the style of pant Louise would wear while flying.
The Ruth Vest:
Ruth Law was the first woman to fly at night in 1913. She was also the first woman to loop-the-loop. Three years later she broke the world's non-stop cross-country record for men or women.