Christopher Bates to design new uniforms for Air Canada

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TORONTO — A move to Milan to help expand his label is already reaping rewards for Christopher Bates.

The Canadian menswear designer was recently in Toronto to unveil his European-inspired collection. But before his signature designs for spring-summer hit the runway, it was revealed he would be collaborating with Air Canada (TSX:AC) as the airline’s uniform designer.

Adding to his list of homegrown partnerships, Bates will also be teaming up with Montreal-based retailer Browns on a footwear collection launching this fall.

The Italian-trained Bates has past experience in creating corporate uniforms, but he described designing for Air Canada’s 28,000 employees as a “career highlight.”

“I am trying to instill elements (into the line) in my own esthetic, and you will see that,” Bates said following his recent runway show at Toronto Men’s Fashion Week.

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