About Us

Parachute Brooklyn was founded in 2019 out of a love for fashion and sustainability. This buy-sell-trade children’s clothing store offers gently used contemporary and vintage clothing for ages 0-12 years. Parents have the opportunity to cash in on their children’s lightly worn, outgrown clothing or trade them for something else! A selection of new merchandise, such as accessories and gift items, is also available. As a service to their customers, Parachute Brooklyn facilitates a donation program. Items not purchased for resale can be left for donation and distributed to one of their charity partners.

"We create a space where children can discover their personal style and express their creativity through second-hand shopping. Our goal is to promote sustainability by offering families an affordable alternative to fast fashion. By supporting the resale cycle, we extend the lifespan of clothing and help reduce its environmental footprint."

Co-founders Carly Boonparn & Ambra Markos met through the friendship that kindled between their 3-year-old daughters at school. Their partnership spawned after discovering their common interests in sustainability and fashion. Boonparn has 15 years of experience as a manager at the local buy-sell-trade clothing chain, Beacon’s Closet. Markos holds a degree in Fashion Design from FIT and has worked as a production manager for brands such as Rag & Bone and Madewell.