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35 Marvelously Modern Umbrellas

From Fully Recycable Umbrellas to Wind-Proof Parasols

— April 17, 2013 — Lifestyle
It's raining a lot lately and if you have ever been stuck outside in the miserable weather you know what a difference modern umbrellas make on otherwise dreary days.

These modern umbrellas are designed to have more benefits than just sheltering you from the falling drops of rain, they also have very helpful added features. Whether they are extremely compact and automatic umbrellas or cleverly ventilated parasols, these rain shields have been designed to make your life a little bit easier. From solar-paneled umbrellas to text-enabling umbrellas, staying out of the rain with these multipurpose devices has never been simpler.

These umbrellas will surely save the day the next time you are caught in a storm or need to get to work in a downpour.
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Solar-Paneled Patio Umbrellas
Solar-Paneled Patio Umbrellas
Enjoy Modern Day Mother Nature with Mocha’s Outdoor-Ready Tech
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Peeping Rain Protectors
Peeping Rain Protectors
The Submarine Umbrellas Let Users Indulge in a Little Practical Fantasy
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Text-Enabling Umbrellas
Text-Enabling Umbrellas
The Brolly Umbrella Lets You Text in the Rain Without Sacrificing Dryness
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Personified Primate Parasols
Personified Primate Parasols
The Sock Monkey Umbrella Brightens Up Stormy Days
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Sci-Fi Fantasy Umbrellas
Sci-Fi Fantasy Umbrellas
The Game of Thrones House Sigil Umbrella Features Each Symbolic Family
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Clever Ventilated Parasols
Clever Ventilated Parasols
The Wind Defying Packable Umbrella Won't Flip Over in a Storm
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Pugnacious Parasols
Pugnacious Parasols
Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrella Keeps Heads Dry with the Force
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Subtly Updated Parasols
Subtly Updated Parasols
Lean-able Umbrella Stays Propped Up Against Walls
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Wind-Proof Parasols
Wind-Proof Parasols
The Fulton Titan-1 Umbrella Can Withstand Extremely Gusty Days
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Transit-Inspired Parasols
Transit-Inspired Parasols
The London Undercover 'Green Line' Umbrella Pays Homage to Vintage Buses
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Retro Gun Handle Umbrellas
Retro Gun Handle Umbrellas
Fend Off the Rain with the Flintlock Pistol Gun Umbrella
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Hue-Shifting Parasols
Hue-Shifting Parasols
The Colour Change Umbrella Adds Vibrancy to Rainy Days
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Blinged Rain Shields
Blinged Rain Shields
The Pasotti Luxury Umbrellas Come Covered in Swarovski Crystals
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Couple-Friendly Tandem Parasols
Couple-Friendly Tandem Parasols
The Dualbrella Protects Pairs from Percipitation
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Peek-A-Boo Umbrellas
Peek-A-Boo Umbrellas
The Camouflage Goggles Umbrella is the Perfect Stakeout Prop
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Anti-Theft Umbrellas
Anti-Theft Umbrellas
The Lizard Umbrella Comes Apart to Become a Less Desirable Acquisition
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Inspection-Proof Parasols
Inspection-Proof Parasols
The CCD-Me-Not Umbrella Keeps You Safe from Government Surveillance
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Drip-Free Parasols
Drip-Free Parasols
The Inverted Umbrella is Ideal for Busy Rainy Commutes
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Petroleum-Powered Umbrellas
Petroleum-Powered Umbrellas
Michael Stanley's Personal Car Parasol Beats the Heat
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Round-Tipped Parasols
Round-Tipped Parasols
Blunt Umbrellas Provide Safety and Functionality in the Rain
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Handcrafted African Parasols
Handcrafted African Parasols
The 'AfroSol' Umbrellas By Claire Homewood are Vibrant and Festive
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Fully Recycable Umbrellas
Fully Recycable Umbrellas
The Components of the Ginkgo Umbrella Can Be Dismantled and Recycled
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Pseudo Sun Parasols
Pseudo Sun Parasols
The Stingray Shade Sculpture Keeps You From Becoming a Lobster
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Vibrantly Blurry Umbrellas
Vibrantly Blurry Umbrellas
The Le Pixel Beacj Brolly is Perfect for Hot Summer Days
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Squirt Gun Parasols
Squirt Gun Parasols
Alex Woolley Designs an Umbrella that Encourages Playing in the Rain
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Alcoholic Rain Protectors
Alcoholic Rain Protectors
The Ofess 0% Umbrella Looks Like a Wine Bottle
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Upended Pet Parasols
Upended Pet Parasols
The 'Dogbrella' Will Protect Your Pooch from Odor-Bearing Droplets
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Extremely Compact Automatic Umbrellas
Extremely Compact Automatic Umbrellas
These Super Mini Parasols Can Easily Fit in Your Pocket
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Pre-Apocalyptic Umbrellas
Pre-Apocalyptic Umbrellas
The Blade Runner Umbrella Helps You Stay Dry
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Hands-Free Parasols
Hands-Free Parasols
Backpack Umbrella Lets You Carry Multiple Groceries and Stay Dry
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Modernized Armor-Like Umbrellas
Modernized Armor-Like Umbrellas
The Rain Shield Protects the Sides of the Body, Not Just the Head
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Interactive Umbrella Performances
Interactive Umbrella Performances
The I-Ching Art Installation Involves 64 Chinese Phrases
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Flat Patio Umbrellas
Flat Patio Umbrellas
The Nenufar Parasol is Super-Chic and Minimalist
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Sparkling Umbrella Installations
Sparkling Umbrella Installations
Anna Meister Creates a Starry Canopy for Vivid Sydney
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Cursing French Umbrellas
Cursing French Umbrellas
The Merde Il Pleut Umbrella Captures the Consumer's Thought
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