To buy an umbrella is to accept the inevitable: it's gonna rain.
If you, like me, recently got caught in an unexpected downpour and had to buy an overpriced tourist umbrella, consequentially undermining your whole outfit with a ramshackle brolly that turned inside out as soon as you stepped outside – you'll know the struggle.
To remedy this, it's worth investing in an umbrella you're proud of - something to pop up with pride as you embrace meteorological uncertainty.
There are a few things to consider before purchasing an appropriate rain shield, though. Firstly there's the handle; are you looking for something more traditional, like the natural bamboo grip from London Undercover below? Or something a bit more intimidating, such as the collapsible tartan umbrella with a carved black skull on the handle, which is pure Alexander McQueen. Our selection also includes a graphic raindrop umbrella from UK streetwear label Jehu-Cal, a sleek semi-transparent option from The Conveni, and a monogram print from Burberry.
Check out our favorite umbrellas this season in the list below.
Raindrop Graphics & Rubber Handles
Rain Deflector
Jehu-Cal
Lightweight & Collapsible
Ultra-Light Umbrella
Snow Peak
Burberry Monogram
Trafalgar Monogram-Print Umbrella
Burberry
Skull Handle & Tartan Print
Tartan Skull Umbrella
Alexander McQueen
Bamboo Grip & Bright Colors
Whangee-Handle Telescopic Umbrella
London Undercover
Swedish-designed Simplicity
Borgholm Folding Umbrella
Stutterheim
Semi-Transparent
Clear Umbrella Black
The Conveni
Blue Skies at the MoMA
Sky Lite Umbrella
MoMA
French Bulldog Chic
French Bulldog Umbrella
Pasotti
Smooth Gradients
Gradient Umbrella
Daniel Arsham x Snarkitecture
Color-blocking
Folding Umbrella
Barney's New York
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