Description
Braniff Airways took flight as a visionary bond between two brothers who joined forces to create one of the world’s leading airlines. From its beginnings in Oklahoma City in 1927, Braniff grew into a multinational corporation flying to more than 89 destinations around the globe.
In 1965, Braniff introduced « The End of the Plain Plane » advertising campaign, an ambitious creative transformation that forever reshaped the airline industry. Alexander Girard, a luminary of graphic design, was enlisted to reimagine the various aspects of air travel and shape every moment flying on Braniff into a « lively performance. » He introduced vibrant colors, lush fabrics, and mid-century modern design to 17,542 touch points along the Braniff International travel journey – from the airplane livery to blankets to furniture to the brand identity. Braniff became the tastemaker for international travel.
These playing cards harken back to that jet-set era and celebrate Braniff’s enduring influence on the world of art, fashion, design and travel.
