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Brave the rain with these chic yet functional umbrellas!

1. Burberry

The chic Burberry Trafalgar umbrella is an eye-catcher, especially as it’s made with the fashion house’s hallmark checkered print. But its style isn’t the only thing to watch out for — the umbrella’s functional design makes this a great buy. Despite the umbrella’s generous canopy — which makes it perfect for those surprise showers — it can also be easily folded down into a compact size that you can fit into your everyday bag. 

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2. Latest Gadget

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I think we’re missing the beach just a little too much. Prepare for future trips with Latest Gadget’s Beach Umbrella Tent. Combining the powers of a tent and the portability of an umbrella, this device is everything you need for every kind of weather. Promising protection from the sun and rain, it’s the best companion to have on the beach, at a picnic, or just out in your garden. 

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3. Senz

Senz is an award-winning Dutch lifestyle company that designs umbrellas in a distinct geometric shape. The design, which abides by the laws of aerodynamics, can withstand winds of up to 100 km/h!

Notably, their special collections — such as their Van Gogh collection — are among the prettiest we’ve ever seen. Inspired by two of the artist’s works, Almond Blossom and Seascape near Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Senz creates umbrellas that  pay tribute to both art and function. 

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4. Kjaro

Italian-made Kjaro umbrellas are portable, functional, and offer an interesting new feature to the usual parasol. Their self-draining case, which is made from waterproof textile, helps water slide down the umbrella to its designated emptying ring. All you have to do is pour the water from the emptying ring down the drain! Easy! What’s more, each umbrella comes with a shoulder strap and hook so you can carry your umbrella around your body, on your bag, or anywhere you need to!

5. Davek

Davek is the umbrella of the future. Their Alert umbrellas are simply impossible to misplace, with an embedded beacon chip that helps your smartphone trace its location via an app. Of course, that doesn’t mean that their classic designs should be ignored. The Davek Solo, for example, is a waterproof, wind resistant umbrella made from microweave fabric that incorporations innovation with function — perfect for those Manila thunderstorms!

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6. Waterfront

Japan is constantly lauded for its smart design. Just take a look at Waterfront umbrellas! Available at At Tokyo Store, these umbrellas are incredibly lightweight and come in a rainbow of colours and prints. It’s also UV protected so you’re sure these umbrellas aren’t just made for a single season.

7. Joules

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This super cute striped umbrella from Joules is an important addition to any handbag. Its compact design ensures convenience and portability while its lightweight material ensures easy handling. Because it folds in a rectangular manner, and not in the usual cylindrical way, it can also be quite a space save for those with smaller bags. 

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8. Stephen Joseph

Those with children might appreciate Stephen Joseph umbrellas. These come in adorable prints and shapes like sharks and mermaids and has doubtless already brightened up cloudy days! 

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9. Tumi

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Tumi is well-loved for their high-quality luggage, but did you know that their umbrellas work just as well? This plain black umbrella is chic yet minimalist. Although it comes in a smaller size (that’s perfect for just one), its quick mechanism and compact structure ensures users of effective protection against the rain. 

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