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Just in time for the stormy weather to arrive, this umbrella takes rain protection to a whole new (geeky) level. Molded after a Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer, it keeps your head dry but folds up just like any regular ole parasol. Amazing design, but tell me — is it real or fake? Take the Quiz Read more
CasaSugar Community member Maryline recently posted this umbrella from the MoMa Store's new Portugal-inspired collection in the Design Finds group. Can you guess what it's made out of? Read more
If you have a gentleman warrior on your holiday shopping list, the Samurai Umbrella ($36) designed by Materious might be just the thing for him. Better yet, you can pair it one of these sharp umbrella stands. Granted it's a little geeky, but I think it makes a tongue-in-cheek statement. Do you agree? What do you think? Love It or Hate It? Samurai Umbrella Love it! Hate it! Read more
It was only a matter of time before the rain arrived, and boy is it here this week in SF! Keeping dry in the Winter can sometimes be an impossible task when there's a heavy windstorm accompanying the downpour, but at least you can attempt to keep the rain out of your hair with these totally geeky-but-cool umbrellas. Read more
In a pedestrian mall in downtown Talca, Chile, a group of students created a covering from over 400 umbrellas by hanging them on lines suspended from scaffolding, creating a temporary, colorful public space. I love the ethereal look of this installation, and I think it could work wonders re-created in a smaller format, offering a bit of shade at your next garden party. While I think almost Read more
Umbrellas are popular when it rains, but there's also a shower of lighting inspired by the rainy day accessories in the interior design world these days. When I spotted these Come Rain or Shine In light prototypes designed by Marie-Louise Gustafsson and Daniel Franzen, I couldn't help but remember some other umbrella-inspired lamps I'd seen. The hemisphere shape of an umbrella is quite akin to Read more
The Beau & Bien Smoon Ombrella ($1854) is a wireless and rechargable "light sculpture" for your indoor or outdoor space that acts a parasol in the day, and a lantern at night. But, to be honest, it looks more to me like an alien starship from It Came From Outer Space . . . kinda creepy! What do you think? Love It or Hate It? Smoon Ombrella Love It Hate It Undecided Read more
If Rihanna didn't make umbrellas cool, The Brelli ($28-$38) mos def does. The Brelli is made from bamboo, which is sustainable and a clear, biodegradable canopy, so the entire umbrella will completely biodegrade within five years when discarded. Considering how many nylon and plastic umbrellas I lose track of, and which probably make their way to a landfill somewhere, I think this is a great Read more
We've all heard of an umbrella, but a Nubrella? Welcome the umbrella that is more like a canopy, shielding you all around from the wind, rain, and snow — the elements. The Nubrella ($70) is nifty, but I wouldn't carry it. I'd rather be cold than be the girl in a dorky bubble. Would you wear it? Nubrella Ultimate Weather Protector: Love It or Hate It? Love It Hate It Read more
I was wandering the aisles of my local drug store last night when something cool caught my eye: the Umbrella Draining System ($15). I thought the standing umbrella was innovative but this takes the cake. Living in a city where it rains often, this could come in handy. The UDS umbrella comes with an umbrella holder in the same color — choose from silver, gold, pink, purple, or red. After Read more
