Alexander Girard Braniff Playing Cards by Art of Play
£20.50
These colourful and fun playing cards hark back to the late 60s jet-set era and celebrate Braniff Airway's enduring influence on the world of art, fashion, design and travel - thanks to the genius of Alexander Girard.
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 colours, lush fabrics, and mid-century modern design to 17,542 touchpoints 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.
Each card measures 3.5 x 2.5 x .5 inches
Braniff 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.
Created by Dan & Dave Buck, identical twin brothers who grew up pursuing their passion for sleight of hand magic. Upon gaining international recognition for their contributions to the art of magic and cardistry, they started producing playing cards as Art of Play. Their mission? Spread wonder!
