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100 Outlandish Rainy Day Designs

From Parasol Pumps to Profane Umbrellas

— April 22, 2012 — Art & Design
The coming rainy spring months will require a swift response, and these rainy day designs offer some inspiration. Whether on the way to work or at a gala affair, downpours are always unpredictable, causing many to run behind schedule, perhaps even ruining an ivory ensemble. Expert designers and fashion labels have released an assortment of revolutionary rain-ready gear, making it easier for consumers to face the cloudy skies.

Pumps featuring mini-colored parasols and profane umbrellas are only some of the products at the forefront of this niche. Brands are consistently looking for ways to draw in an intelligible clientele base. These unusual, if not entirely bizarre, concepts are accomplishing exactly this, especially by making the rainy theme appear amusing. Gloomy afternoons are seldom seen as anything but dreary, and yet, these shower-themed launches have all been playful, showcasing the upside of this natural phenomenon.
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Umbrella-Inspired Cocktail Tables
Umbrella-Inspired Cocktail Tables
The Parapluie Table Will Protect Your Floors from Spills
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98
Stylish Safari Print Parasols
Stylish Safari Print Parasols
The 'Crazy Savannah' Umbrella by Nitraid Will Keep You Dry & Fly
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97
Wizard Rain Gear
Wizard Rain Gear
The Rain Cloak for Haervejen Magically Protects You from Head to Toes
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96
Clever Ventilated Parasols
Clever Ventilated Parasols
The Wind Defying Packable Umbrella Won't Flip Over in a Storm
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95
Pugnacious Parasols
Pugnacious Parasols
Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrella Keeps Heads Dry with the Force
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94
Avian Designer Parasols
Avian Designer Parasols
Stay Dry With the Stylish London Cover Pigeon Umbrella
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93
Wind-Proof Parasols
Wind-Proof Parasols
The Fulton Titan-1 Umbrella Can Withstand Extremely Gusty Days
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92
Handgrip-Stored Parasols
Handgrip-Stored Parasols
When Wet, the POPI Umbrella Can be Sealed Within itself
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91
Transit-Inspired Parasols
Transit-Inspired Parasols
The London Undercover 'Green Line' Umbrella Pays Homage to Vintage Buses
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90
Summery Sauce Carriers
Summery Sauce Carriers
The Mini Picnic Table Condiment Set is Perfect for Summer Parties
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89
Designer Denim Parasols
Designer Denim Parasols
The London Undercover + Tenue de Nimes Umbrella is Stylish
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88
Safer Storm Shelters
Safer Storm Shelters
The Blunt Umbrella is Chic and Won't Poke Your Eye Out
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87
Rubberized Classic Kicks
Rubberized Classic Kicks
Rubber Boat Shoe Collection by Band of Outsiders Keeps Feet Dry
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86
Umbrella Gardens
Umbrella Gardens
Dry Off Your Rain Gear With Simon Enever's Ella Stand
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85
Shower Curtain Coats
Shower Curtain Coats
Jane Bowler's Sustainable Raincoats to Be Shown at Sustain Exhibition
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84
Piped Parasol Racks
Piped Parasol Racks
The Loris & Livia Umbrella Stand Has an Endearing Industrial Appeal
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83
Hue-Shifting Parasols
Hue-Shifting Parasols
The Colour Change Umbrella Adds Vibrancy to Rainy Days
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82
Superhero Rain Gear
Superhero Rain Gear
Keeping Your Crusades Caped on a Dark Night
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81
Presidential Weather Predictors
Presidential Weather Predictors
The Obama Weather Website Gives a Sweet Forecast
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80
Illuminating Rain Accessories
Illuminating Rain Accessories
The Light-Up Umbrella is Practical and Stylish
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79
Breeze-Blowing Umbrellas
Breeze-Blowing Umbrellas
You'll Be Super Cool With This "Fan-Tastic" Fanbrella Umbrella
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78
Blinged Rain Shields
Blinged Rain Shields
The Pasotti Luxury Umbrellas Come Covered in Swarovski Crystals
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77
Rainy Day Menswear
Rainy Day Menswear
The Woolrich Woolen Mills 2010 Collection Offers Some Sunshine for a Rainy Day
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76
Magnetic Rain Gear
Magnetic Rain Gear
The Double Sided Umbrella Fastens No Matter Which Way You Roll
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75
Parasol Lamps
Parasol Lamps
Day Shade Night Light Has You Covered in All the Right Areas
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74
Upcycled Water Gear
Upcycled Water Gear
The Raincoat Bag is a Waterproof Carry-All
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73
Umbrella Dancers
Umbrella Dancers
Geometry-inspired Choreographed Art by Julie Tremblay
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72
Eco-Friendly Rain Gear
Eco-Friendly Rain Gear
The Cradle-to-Cradle Raincoat by Dutch Spirit is Recyclable
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71
Transforming Suitcase Parasol Loungers
Transforming Suitcase Parasol Loungers
The Umbrella Chair Lets You Relax Wherever You Go
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70
Sword-Like Umbrellas
Sword-Like Umbrellas
The Mini Samurai Umbrella Will Fight Off Wet Weather
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69
Grassy Umbrella Holders
Grassy Umbrella Holders
The Lawn for Rain Dries Your Umbrella While Watering Your Plants
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68
Luminous LED Parasols
Luminous LED Parasols
The Starry Sky Umbrella Will Brighten Up Those Rainy Days
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67
Inspection-Proof Parasols
Inspection-Proof Parasols
The CCD-Me-Not Umbrella Keeps You Safe from Government Surveillance
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66
Light Saber Umbrella
Light Saber Umbrella
LED and Rain Protector Together at Last
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65
Rainbow Rain Wear
Rainbow Rain Wear
The Burberry 2010 April Showers Line Doesn't Take a Raincheck on Style
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64
Twinkling Parasols
Twinkling Parasols
The Lumadot LED Umbrella Will Keep You Fashionably Fierce and Dry
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63
Melting Umbrellas
Melting Umbrellas
The Ice-Cycle Uses Ice as Fabric to Protect You from the Sun
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62
Petroleum-Powered Umbrellas
Petroleum-Powered Umbrellas
Michael Stanley's Personal Car Parasol Beats the Heat
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61
Grass-Growing Umbrella Stands
Grass-Growing Umbrella Stands
'Ella' the Umbrella Holder is Cute & Cultivating (UPDATE)
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60
Cute Couple Umbrellas
Cute Couple Umbrellas
Keep You and Your Loved One Dry With the Senz Umbrella by Ameico
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59
Round-Tipped Parasols
Round-Tipped Parasols
Blunt Umbrellas Provide Safety and Functionality in the Rain
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58
Umbrella Swings
Umbrella Swings
The Pendurella by Mac Funamizu Dries Off Your Rain Gear
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57
Umbrella-Bearing Bags
Umbrella-Bearing Bags
The Umbrella Messenger Bag Holds Your Hoard While Weathering the Weather
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56
Burqa Umbrellas
Burqa Umbrellas
The Incognito Umbrella Lets You Maintain Your Modesty in the Rain
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55
Biodegradable Rain Gear
Biodegradable Rain Gear
The Plantable Potato Raincoat is Educational & Eco-Friendly
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54
Rentable Rain Shields
Rentable Rain Shields
Kam Leang's Recyclable PET Umbrella Saves the Earth and Keeps You Dry
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53
Battle-Ready Rain Gear
Battle-Ready Rain Gear
Adorn Some Chivalrous Chic With the Broadsword Handle Umbrella
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52
Umbrella Art
Umbrella Art
En-JOI the Rain
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51
Umbrella Predicts Rain
Umbrella Predicts Rain
Ambient Umbrella Gives 12 Hour Warning
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50
Couture Rain Gear
Couture Rain Gear
Spring 2009 Must-Haves To Make Rainy Days Stylishly Fun
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49
Soulful Umbrellas
Soulful Umbrellas
The Lulin Ding Defence Umbrella Soothes the Soul in the Rain
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48
Folding Fungus Umbrellas
Folding Fungus Umbrellas
The Sywawa Paddo Parasol is a Giant Mushroom on Your Back Patio
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47
Recycled Rain Boots
Recycled Rain Boots
Boots by 'Waste for Life' are Made From Recycled Plastic Bags
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46
Superhero Rain Gear
Superhero Rain Gear
The Batapluie is an Umbrella for Gotham City's Finest
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45
Umbrella Holder Sinks
Umbrella Holder Sinks
The Wet Fusion Washbasin is More than Meets the Eye
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44
Offensive Rain Gear
Offensive Rain Gear
The 'F the Rain' Umbrella
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43
Cutesy Rain Gear
Cutesy Rain Gear
Lulu Guinness Birdcage Umbrella Makes Staying Dry Chic
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42
Unusual Umbrella Lighting
Unusual Umbrella Lighting
Philippe Starck's Marie Coquine Chandelier is Classy and Whimsical
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41
Umbrella Firearms
Umbrella Firearms
The 'Rifle Styled Umbrella' Helps You Stay Dry and Deadly
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40
Animal Head Parasols
Animal Head Parasols
This Archer Adams Westminster Umbrella is Devilishly Dapper
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39
AIDs-Fighting Rain Gear
AIDs-Fighting Rain Gear
The Kenneth Cole Electric Rain Rubber Boots Look Chic and Benefit amFAR
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38
Umbrella-Powered Planters
Umbrella-Powered Planters
'Green Trace' Makes Gardening an Afterthought
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37
Feminine Rainboots
Feminine Rainboots
Loeffler Randall Designs Wellies With Style
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36
Parasol Hoodies
Parasol Hoodies
The Umbrella Coat Raincoat is Designed to be a Waterproof Snuggie
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35
Badass Rain Boots
Badass Rain Boots
TopShop Sells Biker Wellies that Make Hells Angels Look Like Sissies
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34
Rainy Day Footwear
Rainy Day Footwear
Fashionable Puddle Jumpers
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33
Transforming Rain Boots
Transforming Rain Boots
Rainy and Sunny Shoes Convert from Rain Boots to Walking Shoes
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32
Color Changing Umbrellas
Color Changing Umbrellas
Unique, Multi-Hued Rain Gear from Squid London
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31
Umbrella Paintbrushes
Umbrella Paintbrushes
Rain Brush Umbrella by Liu Hsiang-Ling Makes the City Your Canvas
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30
Barely Legal Parasols
Barely Legal Parasols
The Rifle Umbrella from Gadget Brando Will Show the Rain Who's Boss
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29
Ninja Umbrellas
Ninja Umbrellas
This Accessory Appears to Protect You from More Than Just Rain
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Rain Boots with Handles
Rain Boots with Handles
Easy Wellies
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Anti-Rain Weaponry
Anti-Rain Weaponry
Knight's Sword Handle Umbrella for Weather-Ready Chivalry
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Flat-Fixed Patio Parasols
Flat-Fixed Patio Parasols
The Umbrosa Eclipse Umbrella Simplifies Droplet Deterring
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Dripless Parasols
Dripless Parasols
The Mohock Smart Umbrella Features an Innovative Handle and Hook
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24
Raincoat Purses
Raincoat Purses
Mackage Packables is Sleek Rain Gear that Folds Into a Purse
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23
Fun & Vibrant Rain Gear
Fun & Vibrant Rain Gear
96 Colorful Rubber Boots
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Patchwork Footwear
Patchwork Footwear
Chic Boots Made for Walking by Town Shoes, Steve Madden and Uggs
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21
Light Saber Parasols
Light Saber Parasols
Have a Real Life Star Wars Battle with the Rainbow Flash LED Umbrella
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Pre-Apocalyptic Umbrellas
Pre-Apocalyptic Umbrellas
The Blade Runner Umbrella Helps You Stay Dry
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19
Hands-Free Parasols
Hands-Free Parasols
Backpack Umbrella Lets You Carry Multiple Groceries and Stay Dry
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18
Radiant Rain Boots
Radiant Rain Boots
Havaianas Rain Boots Make a Splash
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17
Protective Cycle Canopies
Protective Cycle Canopies
The Uberhood Bike Umbrella Keeps Cyclists Dry and Safe
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16
Rainy Day Dresses
Rainy Day Dresses
Umbrella Skirt by Cecilia Felli Makes a Perfect Waterproof Wardrobe
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Umbrella Architecture
Umbrella Architecture
Abri No 177 by Ozcollective Is An Architectural Cluster of Parapluie
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14
Parasol High Heels
Parasol High Heels
Umbrella Shoes Are the Ultimate Protection in Keeping Your Toes Dry
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13
Stylish Rain Boots
Stylish Rain Boots
The Fashionable Way To Stay Dry
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12
Flat Patio Umbrellas
Flat Patio Umbrellas
The Nenufar Parasol is Super-Chic and Minimalist
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11
Rebellious Raingear
Rebellious Raingear
Chooka Rain Boots
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10
Water Purifying Umbrellas
Water Purifying Umbrellas
The Umbrella Recollector Can Filter Rainwater for Drinking Purposes
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9
Space-Age Rain Gear
Space-Age Rain Gear
The Laitinen Fall/Winter Collection Puts Emphasis on Outerwear
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8
Rain Boots for Pigs
Rain Boots for Pigs
Wellies For Dirt-Fearing Farm Animals
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7
Garbage Bag Gowns
Garbage Bag Gowns
The MISE A SAC Collection Offers Some Recycled Beauty
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6
Inflatable Cloud Umbrellas
Inflatable Cloud Umbrellas
Joonsoo Kim's New Concept Is Meant To Express Happiness
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5
Transparent Puddle Booties
Transparent Puddle Booties
Front these Cheap Monday Rain Boots for Stylish Clarity
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4
Sporty Rainbow Rain Boots
Sporty Rainbow Rain Boots
The Nike Storm Warrior Hi Will Keep Your Tootsies Dry
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3
Designer Rain Boots
Designer Rain Boots
Couture Hunter Wellingtons by Jimmy Choo
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2
Haute Umbrella Hats
Haute Umbrella Hats
Alexander McQueen's Hands-Free Rain Gear
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1
Stiletto Rain Boots
Stiletto Rain Boots
Make a Bold Statement With the Versace Cutout Heels
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