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100 Unconventional Umbrella Inventions

From Anti-Rain Weaponry to Parasol High Heels

— August 8, 2012 — Unique
Humans have always sought shelter from rain, but these unconventional umbrella inventions take the term “rain gear” to another level. Whether it is an artsy spin on the classic anti-rain tool, or a new use for a familiar utility, these umbrellas show that there is always something creative to be done with even the most basic objects.

These umbrella inventions can appeal to such a wide range of people. Everyone needs some shelter from a storm when the weather turns gray, and with these unique umbrella designs each person can have an umbrella that perfectly suits them. Not only can each person find an umbrella for themselves, but there is even an umbrella design for man’s best friend! With all these fun umbrella designs, why settle for a run of the mill model?
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Cartoony Pistol Parasols
Cartoony Pistol Parasols
Arm Yourself Against the Rain With the Gunbrella Umbrella
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Informative Rain Protectors
Informative Rain Protectors
The Umbrella Guide Master Keeps Out the Water and Disorientation
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96
Newsworthy Instant Umbrellas
Newsworthy Instant Umbrellas
The Newspaper Rain Bag Doubles as a Rain Shield in a Pinch
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95
Badass Brass Knuckle Bumbershoots
Badass Brass Knuckle Bumbershoots
Tobiah Adam Creates a Discretely Defensive Umbrella
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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
Starry Night Parasols
Starry Night Parasols
The Twinkle Umbrella Protects Against Rain and Traffic
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92
Safer Storm Shelters
Safer Storm Shelters
The Blunt Umbrella is Chic and Won't Poke Your Eye Out
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91
Umbrella Bars
Umbrella Bars
The Bucky Bar Finally Lets You Party With Your Umbrella
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90
Romantic Rain Repellents
Romantic Rain Repellents
The Heart Umbrella Will Keep You and Your Beloved Dry
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89
Compact Canopies
Compact Canopies
“Ensombra Parasol” is a Clever Solution for Summertime Shade
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88
Hue-Shifting Parasols
Hue-Shifting Parasols
The Colour Change Umbrella Adds Vibrancy to Rainy Days
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87
Loud Speaker Umbrellas
Loud Speaker Umbrellas
The Oto Shigure
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86
Illuminating Rain Accessories
Illuminating Rain Accessories
The Light-Up Umbrella is Practical and Stylish
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85
The Smart Umbrella
The Smart Umbrella
Flashes on Days it Will Rain (So You Don't Forget)
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84
Profane Umbrella
Profane Umbrella
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83
Body-Less Beast Parasols
Body-Less Beast Parasols
The London Underground Animal Head Umbrellas are Intriguing
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82
Peek-A-Boo Umbrellas
Peek-A-Boo Umbrellas
The Camouflage Goggles Umbrella is the Perfect Stakeout Prop
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81
Blue Sky Umbrellas
Blue Sky Umbrellas
Inspiring Accessories for Inclement Weather
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80
Cooling Canopies
Cooling Canopies
The Fanbrella Umbrella Not Only Shields You from Rain & Rays, But Also Cools You
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79
Transforming Suitcase Parasol Loungers
Transforming Suitcase Parasol Loungers
The Umbrella Chair Lets You Relax Wherever You Go
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78
Sword-Like Umbrellas
Sword-Like Umbrellas
The Mini Samurai Umbrella Will Fight Off Wet Weather
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77
Luminous LED Parasols
Luminous LED Parasols
The Starry Sky Umbrella Will Brighten Up Those Rainy Days
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76
Bright Umbrella Projects
Bright Umbrella Projects
The Centro Abierto de Actividades Ciudadanas Adds Color
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75
Compact Parisian Autos
Compact Parisian Autos
The Parasol Concept Car is Designed to be Shared in 2046 Paris
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74
Instant Artsy Rain Shields
Instant Artsy Rain Shields
Van Gogh Automatic Umbrella Keeps You Dry in Style
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73
Snorkel-Inspired Umbrellas
Snorkel-Inspired Umbrellas
The GOGGLES Umbrella is the Perfect Parasol for Rainy Days
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72
Light Saber Umbrella
Light Saber Umbrella
LED and Rain Protector Together at Last
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71
Umbrellas with Feet
Umbrellas with Feet
The Stand by Tsuboi
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70
Provocative Parasols
Provocative Parasols
The F*ck the Rain Umbrella Lets Mother Nature Know What You Really Think
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69
Music in the Rain
Music in the Rain
DAP Umbrella
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68
X-Ray Umbrellas
X-Ray Umbrellas
Anastacia Spada Turns Old Bone Photos Into Chic Rain Protection
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67
Cute Couple Umbrellas
Cute Couple Umbrellas
Keep You and Your Loved One Dry With the Senz Umbrella by Ameico
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66
Round-Tipped Parasols
Round-Tipped Parasols
Blunt Umbrellas Provide Safety and Functionality in the Rain
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65
Umbrella-Bearing Bags
Umbrella-Bearing Bags
The Umbrella Messenger Bag Holds Your Hoard While Weathering the Weather
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64
Blossoming Sunshades
Blossoming Sunshades
StructureLab S1's All-Weather Membrane Beats Sun, Snow & Rain
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63
Rentable Rain Shields
Rentable Rain Shields
Kam Leang's Recyclable PET Umbrella Saves the Earth and Keeps You Dry
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62
Street Light Umbrellas
Street Light Umbrellas
The Lighted Umbrella Keeps You Safe on Stormy Nights
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61
Umbrellas Inspired By Nature
Umbrellas Inspired By Nature
The Parashell
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60
Twinkling Bumbershoots
Twinkling Bumbershoots
The Twilight Umbrella is a Protective Disco
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59
Anti-Inside Out Umbrella
Anti-Inside Out Umbrella
GustBuster
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58
Pseudo Sun Parasols
Pseudo Sun Parasols
The Stingray Shade Sculpture Keeps You From Becoming a Lobster
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57
Umbrella Art
Umbrella Art
En-JOI the Rain
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56
Vibrantly Blurry Umbrellas
Vibrantly Blurry Umbrellas
The Le Pixel Beacj Brolly is Perfect for Hot Summer Days
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55
Umbrella Golf Clubs
Umbrella Golf Clubs
'Off the Course' Lets You Golf Rain or Shine
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54
Umbrella Predicts Rain
Umbrella Predicts Rain
Ambient Umbrella Gives 12 Hour Warning
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53
Solar-Powered Parasols
Solar-Powered Parasols
Elena Corchero's Collection Blends Vintage Fabrics and Green Tech
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52
Soulful Umbrellas
Soulful Umbrellas
The Lulin Ding Defence Umbrella Soothes the Soul in the Rain
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51
Brit Pop Parasols
Brit Pop Parasols
Stay Dry and Hip With London Undercover Umbrellas
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50
Folding Fungus Umbrellas
Folding Fungus Umbrellas
The Sywawa Paddo Parasol is a Giant Mushroom on Your Back Patio
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49
Cutesy Rain Gear
Cutesy Rain Gear
Lulu Guinness Birdcage Umbrella Makes Staying Dry Chic
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48
Anti-Collision Umbrellas
Anti-Collision Umbrellas
Polite Umbrella
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47
Quirky Corky Umbrellas
Quirky Corky Umbrellas
The Cute Sandra Correai Cork Umbrella is Eco- and Fashion-Friendly
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46
Upscale Backyard Umbrellas
Upscale Backyard Umbrellas
DelGreco & Company Gives Your Patio a Makeover
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45
Animal Head Parasols
Animal Head Parasols
This Archer Adams Westminster Umbrella is Devilishly Dapper
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44
Drink-Carrying Rain Shields
Drink-Carrying Rain Shields
The Cup Holder Umbrella Holds Your Coffee While You Walk
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43
Squirt Gun Parasols
Squirt Gun Parasols
Alex Woolley Designs an Umbrella that Encourages Playing in the Rain
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42
Double-Stemmed Umbrellas
Double-Stemmed Umbrellas
Tandem Umbrella For Lovers
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41
Prismatic Parasol Installations
Prismatic Parasol Installations
Patricia Almeida Photographs Colorful Umbrellas Adorning Streets
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40
Parasol Hoodies
Parasol Hoodies
The Umbrella Coat Raincoat is Designed to be a Waterproof Snuggie
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39
Hands Free Umbrella
Hands Free Umbrella
'Nubrella' Will Not Invert
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38
Biodegradable Umbrella
Biodegradable Umbrella
The Bamboo Brelli
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37
Controversial Umbrella Designs
Controversial Umbrella Designs
The Arsebrella
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36
Eco-Friendly Charging Umbrellas
Eco-Friendly Charging Umbrellas
Parasolar
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35
Color Changing Umbrellas
Color Changing Umbrellas
Unique, Multi-Hued Rain Gear from Squid London
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34
Trumpet-Shaped Parasols
Trumpet-Shaped Parasols
MDT-Tex's Tulip Umbrella is a Gorgeous Rain & Sun Guard
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33
Upended Pet Parasols
Upended Pet Parasols
The 'Dogbrella' Will Protect Your Pooch from Odor-Bearing Droplets
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Barely Legal Parasols
Barely Legal Parasols
The Rifle Umbrella from Gadget Brando Will Show the Rain Who's Boss
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31
Rain Filtering Umbrellas
Rain Filtering Umbrellas
The Filterbrella
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30
Ninja Umbrellas
Ninja Umbrellas
This Accessory Appears to Protect You from More Than Just Rain
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29
Anti-Rain Weaponry
Anti-Rain Weaponry
Knight's Sword Handle Umbrella for Weather-Ready Chivalry
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28
Flamenco Umbrellas
Flamenco Umbrellas
WW & Co. Gets Funky
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27
Flat-Fixed Patio Parasols
Flat-Fixed Patio Parasols
The Umbrosa Eclipse Umbrella Simplifies Droplet Deterring
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26
Umbrellas In Wine Bottles
Umbrellas In Wine Bottles
The "Is.A.Brella" Is Alcohol-Free Fun For Fashionistas
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25
Dripless Parasols
Dripless Parasols
The Mohock Smart Umbrella Features an Innovative Handle and Hook
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24
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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$50,000 Crocodile Umbrellas
$50,000 Crocodile Umbrellas
Billionaire Couture Wet Weather Gear
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21
Hands-Free Parasols
Hands-Free Parasols
Backpack Umbrella Lets You Carry Multiple Groceries and Stay Dry
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20
Umbrella Photo Browser
Umbrella Photo Browser
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19
Protective Cycle Canopies
Protective Cycle Canopies
The Uberhood Bike Umbrella Keeps Cyclists Dry and Safe
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Stylish Weather Shields
Stylish Weather Shields
Umbrellas Are Once Again Becoming Fashion Statements
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17
Suspended Parasol Artworks
Suspended Parasol Artworks
Portugal’s Floating Umbrella Installation is Magical
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16
Expertly Crafted Umbrella Handles
Expertly Crafted Umbrella Handles
Burberry Debuts Beautiful Animal Handle Walking Umbrellas
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15
Parasol High Heels
Parasol High Heels
Umbrella Shoes Are the Ultimate Protection in Keeping Your Toes Dry
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14
Fashion Raingear
Fashion Raingear
Jean Paul Gaultier Umbrellas
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13
Sculptural Swings
Sculptural Swings
$25,000 ‘Wave' Hammock is a Work of Art
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12
Umbrella Weapons
Umbrella Weapons
The Sword Umbrella by Bruce and Stephanie Tharp of Materious
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11
Transforming Umbrellas
Transforming Umbrellas
Drip-Free Hybrid Combines Waterproof Protection & Handbag
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10
Interactive Umbrella Performances
Interactive Umbrella Performances
The I-Ching Art Installation Involves 64 Chinese Phrases
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9
Self-Defense Umbrellas
Self-Defense Umbrellas
The Unbreakable Umbrella Defeats Rain and Foes
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8
Flat Patio Umbrellas
Flat Patio Umbrellas
The Nenufar Parasol is Super-Chic and Minimalist
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7
My Day Electronic Paper Umbrella
My Day Electronic Paper Umbrella
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6
Water Purifying Umbrellas
Water Purifying Umbrellas
The Umbrella Recollector Can Filter Rainwater for Drinking Purposes
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5
Solar-Powered Umbrellas
Solar-Powered Umbrellas
The Solaris Sun Shade Lets You Work Outside Leisurely
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4
Sparkling Umbrella Installations
Sparkling Umbrella Installations
Anna Meister Creates a Starry Canopy for Vivid Sydney
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3
Inflatable Cloud Umbrellas
Inflatable Cloud Umbrellas
Joonsoo Kim's New Concept Is Meant To Express Happiness
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2
Filigree Glass Sculptures
Filigree Glass Sculptures
Robert Mickelson Turns Ordinary Objects into Ethereal Masterpieces
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1
Haute Umbrella Hats
Haute Umbrella Hats
Alexander McQueen's Hands-Free Rain Gear
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