The lowly umbrella may not seem to be an important fashion accessory, since it does a fairly dreary job. Keeping the rain off your head is neither glamorous nor sexy, but that does not mean you need to settle for a humdrum look when you can have a designer umbrella to augment your style. Today, many of the world’s greatest fashion designers have added umbrellas to their lines, so you can look great, even in the rain.
If you are in the market for an umbrella, you are sure to encounter many styles and designs, allowing you pick the one that best suits your personality.
The first decision you will have to make is whether you want a folding or non-folding designer umbrella. Folding umbrellas can be very convenient and many are small enough to fit into your handbag or backpack. Some mini-umbrellas are so small when folded that they can even fit into a coat pocket. The advantages of folding umbrellas are clear, but they can also be limiting. The main problem is that small umbrellas will necessarily cover less area, so they offer restricted coverage, which could cause you problems in a heavy rainstorm.
Standard umbrellas will generally offer more complete coverage, and they come in a variety of fun styles. One style that has made a comeback recently is the bubble umbrella. Originally popular in the seventies, bubble umbrellas create a dome over your upper body, providing excellent protection while allowing you to see through the transparent canopy, but the best part is their whimsical look. If you use one of these umbrellas, you are sending the message that you are a quirky, fun-loving person.
Other designs offer shapes that evoke parasols, and can give you the appearance of a 19th century noblewoman, while others come in unique and unlikely shapes. Your choices are practically unlimited when it comes to design, material and size.
When one thinks of designer umbrellas, it only makes sense that women will come to mind. After all, is that not the market designers are after? However, you may be surprised to learn that designers have created umbrellas for men and children as well, so do not limit yourself when umbrella shopping when you can make sure everyone in the family looks stylish.
Whatever designer umbrella you choose, look for those made from sturdy materials and come with warranties.
When you sport a designer umbrella, you are telling the world who you are. But why stop at one when you can have a designer umbrella for every occasion or to match every ensemble in your closet?
