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Parachute Dresses

Vintage Junya Watanabe Black & White Gingham Parachute Dress 2003
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black and white gingham check parachute dress featuring a gathered neckline with a keyhole opening in
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Early 2000s Japanese Day Dresses

1990s Krizia Vintage Blue + Black Avant Garde Mesh Goth Parachute Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Cobalt blue and black vintage dress by Krizia featuring parachute detailing and sheer mesh long
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

JunyaWantanabe 2003 RunwayLook1 Ruched Parachute Convertible White Dress Gown
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
Junya Wantanabe made this inimitable white ruched floaty sleeveless dress with distinct parachute
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Early 2000s Japanese Evening Dresses

1980S NORMA KAMALI Nylon OMO Sheer Parachute Gown With Train Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in New York, NY
1980S NORMA KAMALI Nylon OMO Sheer Parachute Gown With Train Dress
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1980s Casual Dresses

Rare 1990s Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Avant Garde Vintage Parachute Shirt Cargo Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare early MARC JACOBS navy blue runway early 90s parachute cargo dress! Features functional
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

2000S ANN DEMEULEMEESTER Yellow, Orange & Red Nylon Parachute Multi Layered Sle
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in New York, NY
purchased in Antwerp from the same dealer. 2000S ANN DEMEULEMEESTER Yellow, Orange & Red Nylon Parachute
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Early 2000s Belgian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
This is a sensational vintage 1980's Norma Kamali dress in a beautiful black satin taffeta. Norma
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1980s American Evening Dresses

Murray Arbeid Black Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Murray Arbeid
Located in Atlanta, GA
The English designer, Murray Arbeid, was known for his evening wear and often dressed Princess
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Late 20th Century British Cocktail Dresses

Hussein Chalayan Fall / Winter 2003 Runway Sz 4 Bondage Inspired Y2K Mini Dress
By Hussein Chalayan
Located in San Diego, CA
overlay parachute type pouch over a body con jersey mini dress. Garter d-ring at left hem. 53% Rayon 47
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Carven Haute Couture Navy Velvet Soutache Dress Suit
By Carven
Located in London, GB
This Carven haute couture 1960s midnight blue dress suit is beautifully crafted from a luxuriously
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

AlexanderMcQueen 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Wool SilkChiffon Black Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
complimentary "parachute" silk coat, while a 1stDibs listing in only "good condition" for a later similar raw
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Early 2000s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2007 "Witches" Black Red Silk Taffeta Bubble Evening Gown
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
"Witches" Evening Gown. Draped in front with waterfall effect. Beautifully draped/pleated to give parachute
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Norma Kamali OMO Parachute Jacket Khaki Green Color Block Rare Vintage 80s HTF
By Norma Kamali, OMO Norma Kamali
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
the parachute fabric that eventually became the inspiration for dresses, jackets, coats and even
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1980s Unknown Jackets

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Rare Vintage Jean Charles de Castelbajac Hand Painted Leather Shearling Jacket
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning, rare and custom made museum worthy JEAN CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC hand painted leather coat! Fully lined with super soft shearling fur, this jacket is definitely both stylish ...
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1980s Italian Jackets

Gucci "Pretty in Pink" Runway Bias Gown
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most coveted styles from Gucci's 2016 runway collection by Alessandro Michele. Features fitted bodice expanding into a fully fashioned rich pink silk spaghetti strap bias...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Maison Margiela Gold Kimono Inspired Artwork Bias Mixed Media Dress Gown New
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Margiela by John Galliano mixed media kimono inspired print gown. Bodice fashioned of mustard scuba fabric with narrow asymmetric peplum at waist. Extends into gold silk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Disco Jacket
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Austin, TX
2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Disco Jacket Look #35 from Spring 2009 collection by Martin Margiela Can be worn as cape or jacket Condition: Very good, no missing mirrors or wear 42"...
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Early 2000s Jackets

F/W 1994 Chanel Black & White Faux Fur Mini Dress by Karl Lagerfeld
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Concord, NC
Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld black and white faux fur mini dress from the Fall Winter 1994 collection and as seen on the runway on Naomi Campbell. Ultra rare faux fur dress from the F/W...
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1990s European Day Dresses

Dramatic Thierry Mugler FW1990 Archival Black Skirt Suit Sculptural
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History The super dramatic beautiful Archival Thierry Mugler ensemble, two piece set (jacket and skirt). Extremely rare black jacket and skirt from th...
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1990s French Skirt Suits

Comme Des Garcons Grey Wool Flannel Jacket
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to offer this vintage Comme des Garcons charcoal grey boiled wool three-button jacket with oversized double-layer collar, extra long sleeves, and pockets at h...
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1990s Japanese Jackets

Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Green Sleeveless Lace Patch-Work Dress, 2006
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Contemporary Japanese fashion tends to have a creative edge and bricolage aesthetic. Balancing these two concepts, Junya Watanabe’s Fall 2006 collection showcased a runway of what ca...
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Early 2000s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Krizia Leather Harness Top 1980s
By Krizia
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous brown leather harness top from Krizia. It has shoulder straps crossing at the upper back wrapping around the mid back closing in the front under the bust with a gold metal...
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1980s Italian Vests

Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

UNWORN Chanel "Little Black Dress" Knit Dress with Zipper Detail 38
By Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
A new interpretation of the timeless Chanel classic little black dress Chanel signature dress that will last for many years 3D crochet knit skirt part With zipper detail both in fron...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Knit Black Dress with Openwork Details F/W 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
AZZEDINE ALAIA vintage black knit stretch dress featuring gorgeous openwork trim details, V-shaped neckline, long sleeves and zipper closure at center back. From the 1991 Fall/Winte...
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20th Century French Day Dresses

Issey Miyake black nylon oversized parachute coat, fw 1987
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake; Black nylon oversized parachute coat with batwing sleeves and two front pockets Fall-Winter 1987
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1990s Japanese Jackets

Comme des Garcons Parachute Skirt AD 1990
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous brown parachute skirt from Comme des Garcons, CDG AD 1990 collection. The skirt is full comprised of draped, asymmetric, overlapping layers with pointed hems gathered onto...
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1990s Japanese Skirts

S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Plunging Orange Corseted Backless Viscose Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a bright orange Roberto Cavalli plunging mini dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful and lively dress features a rigid deep plunging neckline, semi-...
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses

John Galliano 2000s Leather Size 4 Distressed Print Drop Waist Belted Skirt
By John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 2000s JOHN GALLIANO brown distressed print leather skirt! Features a soft leather with a distressed print. Drop waist has a belt that buckles in the front. Flattering desc...
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Early 2000s Italian Pleated Skirts

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Donna Karan Black Parachute Dress Size 6.
By Donna Karan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donna Karan New York 2000s black parachute dress is labeled a size 8 but fits more like a size 6
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Early 2000s Chinese Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Jean paul Gaultier 1990s Parachute Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wild, avant garde dress with black angora top with super long scrunch sleeves with wide, nylon
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Meadham Kirchoff Cream Silk Parachute Runway Dress S/S 10
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare dress from Meadham Kirchoff’s Spring Summer 2010 runway collection. This is
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2010s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Issey Miyake yellow draped, pleated and knotted parachute ensemble, fw 1986
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, London
Issey Miyake, yellow parachute ensemble made from a high-density, crease-free woven fabric; thin
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1980s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

2001 Knit & Silk Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Dallas, TX
Spring, 2001 Jean Paul Gaultier runway dress in a parachute silk with a cocoa brown ribbed and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980S Purple Nylon Parachute Dress
Located in New York, NY
1980S Purple Nylon Parachute Dress
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1980s Casual Dresses

Junya Watanabe Black Parachute Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black parachute dress with black belt and buckle
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Late 20th Century Japanese Aesthetic Day Dresses

Junya Watanabe Black Parachute Dress 2003
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black parachute dress featuring a keyhole open back
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20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

Junya Watanabe Black Parachute Dress 2003
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Junya Watanabe black mid calf parachute dress featuring a gathered neck, buckles and nylon
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Early 2000s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Comme Des Garcons Black Floral Parachute Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black on black floral parachute dress featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Aesthetic Day Dresses

Yohji Yamamoto Parachute Dress with Grommet Belts
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a contemporary Yohji Yamamoto dress. It is made from black wool and features two grommeted
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Krizia Vintage Iconic 1990s Avant Garde Blue & Black Sheer Mesh Parachute Dress
By Krizia
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic and oh so avant garde! Cobalt blue and black vintage dress by Krizia featuring parachute
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Junya Watanabe Bondage Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black long sleeve bondage parachute dress. Circa 2002
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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

RALPH LAUREN Size 8 Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Skirt Sahara Dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN Purple Label Sahara parachute dress comes in black silk taffeta and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Informal Dresses

runway JUNYA WATANABE SS2003 parachute black bondage harness buckle belt dress S
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway JUNYA WATANABE SS2003 parachute black bondage harness buckle belt dress S JUNYA WATANABE
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

JUNYA WATANABE SS2003 Parachute beige bondage harness buckle dress S
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JUNYA WATANABE SS2003 Parachute beige bondage harness buckle dress S Reference: ANSN/A00026 Brand
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

RALPH LAUREN Collection Size 4 Olive Silk Taffeta Sahara Parachute Evening Gown
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
parachute skirt with half slit front. Without belt. As-Is. Made in Italy. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

runway GUCCI TOM FORD black ruched oversized parachute coat gown dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway GUCCI TOM FORD black ruched oversized parachute coat gown dress Brand: Gucci Designer: Tom
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ball Gowns

OMO Norma Kamali Iconic Parachute Ball Skirt
By Norma Kamali
Located in New York, NY
red-carpet ready ball skirt. Please note we have a collection of rare co-ordinating parachute pieces
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN spring 2022 Runway blue white cloud midi dress Jisoo Blackpink
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN spring 2022 Runway blue white cloud midi dress Jisoo Blackpink Reference: AAWC
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Junya Watanabe SS2003 Parachute Sweater
By Junya Watanabe, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, cyberpunk, and bondage into several pieces which have since been referred to in shorthand “parachute” items
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Early 2000s Pullovers

Junya Watanabe Strapless Parachute Dress 2003
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Junya Watanabe Strapless Parachute Dress 2003
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20th Century Japanese Empire Waist Dresses

Comme De Garcons Nylon Print Parachute Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons sleeveless white and blue floral parachute dress with
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Aesthetic Day Dresses

Early 1980s Norma Kamali Red Ruched Balloon Oversized Parachute Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a bold red Norma Kamali parachute dress. From the early 1980s, this oversized
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1980s American Coats

CoSTUME NATIONAL Jersey Knit Ruched Cowl Neck Parachute Dress
By Costume National
Located in Sparks, NV
Unique parachute-inspired jersey knit dress by CoSTUME NATIONAL. Cowl neck and asymmetric front
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

2003 JUNYA WATANABE fruit printed cotton parachute RUNWAY dress
By Junya Watanabe, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Fruit motif printed, cotton 'parachute' dress designed by Junya Watanabe for Comme Des Garcons
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Early 2000s Japanese Day Dresses

Junior Gaultier Parachute Hem Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great dress from Jean Paul Gaultier's vintage Junior Gaultier line. Made of a light weight olive
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1980s French Day Dresses

Givenchy Couture Pink Parachute Silk Strapless Dress - 38 - Circa 80's
By Givenchy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy Couture Pink Parachute Silk Strapless Dress - 38 - Circa 80's This spectacular couture
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1980s French Day Dresses

Issey Miyake yellow draped, pleated and knotted parachute ensemble, fw 1986
By Issey Miyake
Located in London, GB
Issey Miyake, yellow parachute ensemble made from a high-density, crease-free woven fabric; thin
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1980s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Runway Worn Jean Paul Gaultier Cotton Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
It is wonderful to be able to attribute this piece to a runway show and this dress is from the Jean
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1990s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage Junya Watanabe Pictorial Print Double Bag Parachute Dress 2003
By Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
double bag dress. The parachute dress features a pink, green, and black country scene print on an off
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Early 2000s Japanese Day Dresses

Vintage Junya Watanabe White Parachute Backpack Dress 2003
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Garcons white cotton parachute backpack dress. The dress features white parachute straps that adjust the
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Early 2000s Japanese Day Dresses

1970s OMO Kamali FOUR Sleeve Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Rockwood, ON
sleeping bag coat and her parachute dresses came from this period. This is a simple jersey dress in red
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1970s Clothing

Ann Demeulemeester Wrap Vest
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full length rayon crepe vest with adjustable straps to raise hem to create "parachute" effect
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Late 20th Century American Casual Dresses

1990s Paco Rabanne Ombre Gossamer Evening Gown
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning red, orange, and yellow ombré gossamer gown from Paco Rabanne. The parachute silhouette
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Norma Kamali Leopard Print Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in New York, NY
We have had a few great early dresses and swimsuits by Norma Kamali at RARE vintage and we are
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1970s American Clothing

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Parachute Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of parachute dresses for sale on 1stDibs. For parachute dresses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Orange and more in stock now. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Parachute dresses designed by Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons and Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Parachute Dresses?

On average, parachute dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,750, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $22,921 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

Build your collection of covetable and iconic vintage garments by shopping on 1stDibs. No matter where you roam, our diverse apparel and accessories will keep you covered in the hottest styles and comfiest black hoodie imaginable.

Questions About Parachute Dresses
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