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Vintage Parachute Dress

Rare 1990s Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Avant Garde Vintage Parachute Shirt Cargo Dress
Rare 1990s Marc Jacobs Navy Blue Avant Garde Vintage Parachute Shirt Cargo Dress

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 buttons all the way up the front of the dress.

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1990s American Vintage Parachute Dress

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Jean paul Gaultier 1990s Parachute Dress
Jean paul Gaultier 1990s Parachute Dress

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 skirt with adjustable canvas shoulder strap. Oversized grommets line the hem.

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1990s Italian Vintage Parachute Dress

Issey Miyake yellow draped, pleated and knotted parachute ensemble, fw 1986
Issey Miyake yellow draped, pleated and knotted parachute ensemble, fw 1986

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 and lightweight, with a texture like a piece of paper. Blouse with ruched double laye...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Parachute Dress

1980S Purple Nylon Parachute Dress
1980S Purple Nylon Parachute Dress

1980S Purple Nylon Parachute Dress

Located in New York, NY

1980S Purple Nylon Parachute Dress

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1980s Vintage Parachute Dress

OMO Norma Kamali Iconic Parachute Ball Skirt
OMO Norma Kamali Iconic Parachute Ball Skirt

OMO Norma Kamali Iconic Parachute Ball Skirt

By Norma Kamali

Located in New York, NY

This skirt can be adjusted with the ruching to become a bubble skirt, a high-low, or fully trained red-carpet ready ball skirt. Please note we have a collection of rare co-ordinati...

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1980s American Vintage Parachute Dress

Early 1980s Norma Kamali Red Ruched Balloon Oversized Parachute Dress
Early 1980s Norma Kamali Red Ruched Balloon Oversized Parachute Dress

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 dress features a plunging v-neckline, shoulder pads, and pleating throughout.

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1980s American Vintage Parachute Dress

Junior Gaultier Parachute Hem Dress
Junior Gaultier Parachute Hem Dress

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 green wool jersey it has 6 amazing adjustable drawstrings which can shorten or len...

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1980s French Vintage Parachute Dress

Givenchy Couture Pink Parachute Silk Strapless Dress - 38 - Circa 80's
Givenchy Couture Pink Parachute Silk Strapless Dress - 38 - Circa 80's

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 Givenchy 80's dress is made of a very unique silk parachute like material.

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1980s French Vintage Parachute Dress

Issey Miyake yellow draped, pleated and knotted parachute ensemble, fw 1986
Issey Miyake yellow draped, pleated and knotted parachute ensemble, fw 1986

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 and lightweight, with a texture like a piece of paper. Blouse with ruched double laye...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Parachute Dress

1970s OMO Kamali FOUR Sleeve Dress
1970s OMO Kamali FOUR Sleeve Dress

1970s OMO Kamali FOUR Sleeve Dress

By Norma Kamali

Located in Rockwood, ON

The pieces from these early are now iconic and were very experimental in nature- the sleeping bag coat and her parachute dresses came from this period. This is a simple jersey dress ...

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1970s Vintage Parachute Dress

1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress
1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress

1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress

By Norma Kamali

Located in Portland, OR

From the red swimsuit she designed that put a Farrah Fawcett poster in every adolescent boy's bedroom to her parachute silk dresses and sleeping bag coats, she deserves to be recogni...

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1980s American Vintage Parachute Dress

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1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress

1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...

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1970s American Vintage Parachute Dress

NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's

NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's

By Norman Norell

Located in Atlanta, GA

Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...

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1960s American Vintage Parachute Dress

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...

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1990s Vintage Parachute Dress

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...

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1960s French Vintage Parachute Dress

BOB MACKIE Beaded Gown 1970's Dolman Sleeve
BOB MACKIE Beaded Gown 1970's Dolman Sleeve

BOB MACKIE Beaded Gown 1970's Dolman Sleeve

By Bob Mackie

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning beaded gown by Bob Mackie dripping in 70s glam! Cher Era!! Glass bugle beads lines the vertical stripes of this stunning gown, adding understated sparkle and lots of luxurio...

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1970s American Vintage Parachute Dress

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown

Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in San Diego, CA

WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...

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1950s American Vintage Parachute Dress

AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1990 Runway Bodycon "The Supermodel" Dress
AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1990 Runway Bodycon "The Supermodel" Dress

AZZEDINE ALAÏA S/S 1990 Runway Bodycon "The Supermodel" Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Berlin, BE

Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Spring / Summer 1990 Material: Stretch Color: Black Size: L Made in Italy From Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring Summer 1990 collection, this...

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1990s French Vintage Parachute Dress

Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38
Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38

Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

Alexander McQueen Silk Halter High-Low *Americana* Print Dress S/S 2004 Deliverance Collection The collection was based on the narrative of the 1969 Sydney Pollack movie “They Shoot ...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Parachute Dress

Moschino Couture Vintage Halter Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back
Moschino Couture Vintage Halter Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back

Moschino Couture Vintage Halter Dress with Sequin Peace Sign Back

By Moschino Couture, Moschino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk halter dress from Moschino Couture. It is a wrap style dress which ties at the waist and has a band of gold sequins around the neck through to the back forming ...

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1990s Italian Vintage Parachute Dress

Marc Jacobs Blue " Flowers & Birds " Trapeze Tent Dress
Marc Jacobs Blue " Flowers & Birds " Trapeze Tent Dress

Marc Jacobs Blue " Flowers & Birds " Trapeze Tent Dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Marc Jacobs trapeze/tent dress! Vibrant blue color, with prints of flowers, leaves, and birds. Flattering bust, with a forgiving waistline. 100% Silk. In great condition. M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Parachute Dress

Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999
Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999

Alexander McQueen New Pink Skirt Suit S/S 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous pink wool skirt suit by Alexander McQueen' from his 1999 Spring/Summer Collection. It is comprised of a blazer style jacket with peaked lapels, front welt flap pockets, pr...

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1990s Italian Vintage Parachute Dress

Valentino Silk Dress with Lace Insets
Valentino Silk Dress with Lace Insets

Valentino Silk Dress with Lace Insets

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible black silk dress by Valentino. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a solid silk skirt and diamond shaped panels over the bustline. There are angular bead enhansed black...

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Parachute Dress

Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999
Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999

Alexander McQueen New Dress with Front Slits AW 1999

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous red fine wool dress from Alexander McQueen. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a bateau neckline, and 2 slits along each front leg. The back has a zipper closing and it is...

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1990s Italian Vintage Parachute Dress

Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket
Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket

Christian Dior 1950s Dress and Jacket

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A rare 2 piece black wool dress and jacket set from the early collections of Christian Dior designed by the master himself. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neckline, a seam belo...

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1960s French Vintage Parachute Dress

Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT
Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT

Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Alexander McQueen Runway Evening Gown Fall/Winter 2008 Size 38IT

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Early 2000s Italian Vintage Parachute Dress

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Vintage Parachute Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage parachute dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have purple, yellow and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage parachute dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Carven, Issey Miyake and Krizia — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Parachute Dress?

The price for a vintage parachute dress starts at $250 and tops out at $20,772, and on average, selling for $1,895.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale 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 John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren 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 Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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