Cover Fornasetti Folding Umbrella Bocche in red (Photo: Instagram/@fornasetti)
Fornasetti Folding Umbrella Bocche in red (Photo: Instagram/@fornasetti)
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Whether you're navigating your way through flooded streets, dashing between meetings, or simply looking to add a splash of luxury to your rainy-day ensemble, these chic designer umbrellas will help you brave the elements with panache
In case you’ve been out of the loop, we’re currently in the thick of a monsoon surge, and we hope you’re staying safe and cosy (and awake during your important afternoon meeting) indoors amidst the heavy downpours. These stormy showers are, of course, a familiar dance in our tropical climate, but they still have a way of catching us off guard when we’re least prepared—it happens to the best of us.
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Between those hasty dashes to the nearest convenience store to grab yet another emergency umbrella and the collection of broken ones piling up in a corner, perhaps it’s about time we take it as a lesson learned and step up our rainy-day game. And if there’s any way to do it, it’s with impeccable style by investing in a sturdy, chic umbrella that you will never want to leave the house without.
With the current forecast suggesting we're in for quite a soggy week ahead, we’ve curated selection of beautifully crafted designer umbrellas that'll have you hoping for rain.
Dior
Above Dior Walk’n’Dior Umbrella
Dior Walk’n’Dior Umbrella
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This sophisticated rain companion is a luxurious blend of elegance and practicality. Its large canopy, decorated with Dior’s hallmark Toile de Jouy motif in ivory and navy blue, not only offers ample shelter for the rainiest of days but also serves as a statement accessory that elevates any ensemble. The umbrella’s sleek handle and shaft are crafted from a single piece of maple wood, accented with brass detailing for a refined touch.
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Pasotti
Above Pasotti Swarovski Bee Umbrella
Pasotti Swarovski Bee Umbrella
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Known for its one-of-a-kind hand-made umbrellas, Pasotti has been transforming the humble rainy day accessory into artistic masterpieces for nearly seven decades, using only the finest Italian materials. This exquisite piece features a double cloth canopy with a dark forest green exterior and a stunning floral print lining on the underside, accompanied by a sleek brass handle adorned with a Swarovski crystal-studded bee on its end.
Fornasetti
Above Fornasetti Classic Umbrella Bocche
Fornasetti Classic Umbrella Bocche
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Renowned decorative art atelier Fornasetti is yet another visionary icon in the world of Italian design, celebrated for its whimsical surrealist illustrations that elevate everyday objects into works of art. This striking umbrella, for one, showcases the brand's signature Bocche motif set against a pristine white background, creating an almost hypnotic visual rhythm.
Moschino
Above Moschino Geese-print Umbrella
Moschino Geese-print Umbrella
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If there’s anywhere to look for a chic, quirky umbrella to brighten up a gloomy day, Moschino will spoil you for choice. The brand’s geese-print umbrella is just one of many irresistible picks, and it’s just as practical as it is eye-catching with convenient features like a folding clasp and extendable handle.
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II Marchesato
Above II Marchesato Dragonfly Umbrella
II Marchesato Dragonfly Umbrella
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Last but not least, if you’re going to be extra, you might as well make it a showstopper—and II Marchesato’s Dragonfly Umbrella is exactly that. This handcrafted marvel is embellished with hand-embroidered dragonflies that seem to dance across its double cloth canopy. The handle alone is a conversation piece, adorned with sparkling Swarovski crystals that transform this practical accessory into a jewellery-like statement.
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Phyll Wu is the Style Writer of Tatler Malaysia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she's an avid fashion geek who loves all things beauty, pop-culture, and film.
