Story of the Style
THE PARACHUTE COLLECTION
Introducing the iconic, best-selling Parachute group. We love the Parachute Parka for its lofty and voluminous silhouette, along with its light weight and water-repellent properties.
Read what founder and designer Georgia Dant has to say about this unique sell-out style.
What was your inspiration for the Parachute Styles?
The initial concept for our iconic Parachute styles was taken from military survival parachutes, particularly their lightweight and packable quality, which perfectly complemented my intention to create a collection which could travel effortlessly.
The weight, performance and lofty feel of a military parachute has been incorporated into the fit of each Parachute style, resulting in a malleable yet durable product that is truly unique. To add to the endurance of this feather-light range, it is both wind and water repellent, keeping out the elements without adding any bulk or rigidity.
The Parachute styles also feature drawcords found at the neck, sleeves, waist, and hem; an additional design element that allows the wearer to completely customise their piece to their preferences.
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE FABRIC?
I chose to incorporate iridescent fabrics into this capsule of styles to play into the parachute concept. The materials emulate parachute silks, as does the internal colour-blocking which takes inspiration from the tricolours of military survival parachutes, which often utilise vibrant colours for their high visibility. Our use of multiple colours on one side, and monochrome on the reverse gives the wearer the option to be casual and colourful, or more elevated.
All styles are finished in our distinctive quilted fabric, making the collection unmistakably Marfa: unquestionably functional.
The Parachute Collection
HOW LONG DO THE PARACHUTE STYLE TAKE TO MAKE?
Made in our family-owned Italian factory situated just outside of Venice, each Parachute style takes 15 hours to make, mostly owing to the distinctive shape, multiple attachments and silk-like fabric.
How many artisans work on it and who are they?
Around 4-5 different artisans from our factories will work on one piece during different stages, as each element of the manufacturing process is distinctive and requires specialised skills and knowledge. These stages include the cords, our iconic onion quilting, assembly, finishings and buttons, and quality control; all managed with precision by different experts.
HOW OUR MUSES STYLE IT
Discover how our Marfa Muse community build their Parachute looks and make it modular with collars, hoods and liners.
HOW IS THE DESIGN OF MARFA STANCE PARACHUTE DIFFERENT?
The fit, volume and weight of the parachute styles are fundamental to the design of the pieces, as they contribute to the unique and iconic lofty style and shape.
STYLE + FIT
The ability to manipulate the fit with cords echoes our ethos of individuality and having your piece work for you, not the other way around.
PRACTICALITY + MOVEMENT
A discreet design element is the way that all of the sleeves are pleated at the elbow, enabling more movement for the wearer, and offering plenty of room for a sweater to be layered underneath without it becoming restrictive.
We also include deep and functional pockets on both sides of every piece.
REVERSIBILITY
Finally, as with most Marfa pieces, a key design feature of the Parachute Collection is the reversibility. All of the Parachute range offer different colours on the reverse, guaranteeing a different look and feel, whichever side you choose to wear it.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT STYLES IN THE COLLECTION?
PARACHUTE VEST
This style came about as I felt it was important to include a piece that was light enough for the summer months and could also be layered under our jackets and coats.
Parachute Bomber
This style is cropped to a length that is universally flattering, particularly on those wearing jeans, maxi skirts or long dresses.
Parachute Parka
This is our best-seller and offers the wearer a dramatic enveloping of featherlight fabric in a sculptural silhouette which protects them without weighing them down. Being lightweight and scrunchable is also what makes the pieces particularly perfect for the frequent traveller.
Parachute Vest
Perfect for warmer climates. The vest can be worn alone over t-shirts or lightweight knits or layered under one of our jackets or coats. I love that they have both a colourblock side and monochromatic, elevated side.