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Even though there are supposed to be some breaks in the rain today, Gothamist is not taking any chances and we're toting our umbrella with us everywhere. We're using a pretty non-descript, navy blue manual umbrella, but if we had our druthers, we'd be using this fantastic Spongebob Squarepants with 3-D handle umbrella. While Tibor Kalman's Sky Umbrella is understated, classy, and telegraphs that you know design, any umbrella that has a goofy face on it will make people smile in the horrid weather, even if you're in an under-the-scaffolding umbrella jousting match (Gothamist will close our umbrella, unless it's raining through the scaffolding). However, many city folk would prefer something like this Totes' Micron, which folds down to be 6 inches, perfect for pockets, purses, and European carryalls. But tomorrow is looking better! Hoorah!
Two umbrella links: Hamish Robertson's excellent Broken Umbrella Collection and the Museum of the Moving Image is showing the 1964 Jacques Demy film, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (starring Catherine Deneuve), this weekend!
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I always liked the sky umbrella, but they need to make a vented "wind-proof" version. The last thing you want to worry about with your nice umbrella is having the ribs cracked by a sudden gust.
I've been looking everywhere for a clear bubble umbrella. Can't seem to find one. How can this be?
Umbrella, try here.
Buy an umbrella? Who buys an umbrella in this town? Find them in cabs like everyone else! Newbies...
Although I won't buy anything but a $3 bodega umbrella here, if I lived in a place where I could keep track on an umbrella I'd buy a Pare Umbrella
Gah!! Brella bar's clear bubble umbrellas are over $100!!! Umbrella is a pauper and was hoping to spend no more than, say, $20. :(
Is there anything more annoying than people who walk with those huge ass umbrellas on the sidewalk?
You should only carry those umbrellas if you are:
1. Morbidly obese and need all the coverage
2. A hopelessly lost hotel doorman
3. Playing golf
4. A picnic table
Otherwise, you should be punched in the nuts for carrying an oversized umbrella. Also, Windefyers are quality.