Rain, rain, go away. Or not – these designs are so smart, they’ll have you (almost) anticipating the next excuse to get under your umbrella.
Jean Paul Gaultier Pinstripe Umbrella: For the dapper fellow who’s ready to ditch that boring black brolly. brolliesgalore.co.uk
Lotus Swirl Umbrella: Elegantly overlapping petals blend a little quirk with a lot of class. brolliesgalore.co.uk
Vegetabrella: Feel like a gnome keeping dry under a leaf of Romaine lettuce. Like all of Tokyo Noble’s designs, the Vegetabrella is entirely handmade at their Tokyo shop. tokyo-noble.com/vegebrella
Illesteva Handmade Floral Umbrella: At $250 it’s certainly an investment piece, but if you’re in search of a reason to actually look forward to rainy days, this is it. illesteva.com
Clock Parasol: This clever accessory shines best when the sun is shining. Not only does the Clock Parasol block 97% UV rays, but its built-in compass and canopy design can be used to tell the time of day. 691236.com
Senz Original Storm Umbrella: Never again let the wind get the better of your brolly. The Senz is designed to withstand up to 100km winds, a promise that’s backed by a 2-year warranty. senz.com
Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrella: The Star Wars collectors item craze has only begun, so get some use out of your Jedi paraphernalia with a rain-shielding lightsaber umbrella. The Galaxy Empire emblem on the canopy lets everyone know where your loyalties lie. amazon.com
Colour-Changing Bird Splash Umbrella: The “bird splash” pattern on this comical umbrella turns from black and white to a multicoloured splat-fest when wet. notonthehighstreet.com
The UnBrella: Solving just about every umbrella issue under the (currently absent) sun, the UnBrella is built ‘upside-down’, which means it’s easier to open when emerging from cars or doorways, closes with the wet part on the inside, and stands on its own.
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Diagonal Stripe Bloomsbury Umbrella: Zebra stripes under a pop of lipstick red – fashionistas can stand out under grey skies while keeping their duds dry. luluguinness.com
Animal-Themed Umbrellas: When it’s raining cats and dogs, you’ll be glad to have one of these brollies on hand, which are as sturdy as they are cute. fab.com, brolliesgalore.co.uk
Colour Wheel Umbrella: It’s BYOR (bring your own rainbow) with this merry accessory featuring 24 colour panels. momastore.org
Fulton Lulu Guinness Birdcage Umbrella: Seemingly made for singing – or twittering — in the rain, Lulu Guinness takes the stylish see-through umbrella up yet another notch with an adorable birdcage design. fultonumbrellas.com
Starry Night Umbrella: Printed with one of the world’s most captivating paintings, consider this your personal gloom-be-gone charm. momastore.org
Broad Sword Umbrella: Bad weather beware – the Kikkerland Broad Sword Umbrella is out to vanquish rain-ruined hairstyles and soggy scarves. fab.com
Sky Umbrella: No blue skies? No problem, just create your own with this iconic umbrella design by Tibor Kalman and Emanuela Frattini Magnusso. momastore.org
Do-It-Yourself LED Umbrella: With the right tools and a little know-how, you can make your own LED light-up rain-stopper. Detailed instructions here: instructables.com
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