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Umbrella Pockets

December 8, 2014

Umbrella Pockets

I love specialized pockets that have been designed to hold specific things. They’re not that great if you want versatility,…

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Umbrellas: Cheap, Expensive, and Everything In-Between

September 23, 2013

Umbrellas: Cheap, Expensive, And Everything In-Between

We’re back in rainy season again, and here in San Francisco, the weather was a bit wet this weekend. That…

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Drying Off

December 3, 2012

Drying Off

It started raining in the Bay Area this weekend. Really turbulent winds and heavy showers meant that every time I…

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Gilt has travel- and full-sized Davek umbrellas</a> on sale right now

November 5, 2012

Gilt Has Travel- And Full-sized Davek Umbrellas On Sale Right Now

Gilt has travel- and full-sized Davek umbrellas on sale right now for about $45 and $69 respectively. Davek’s aren’t hand-crafted…

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Find Cover

March 28, 2012

Find Cover

It’s beginning to drizzle where I live, so I’ve been thinking about umbrellas a lot. The Chinese are said to…

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Dealing with Bad Weather

January 30, 2012

Dealing With Bad Weather

Every year starts off with a few months of bad weather. First there is snow, then the snow turns to…

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It’s On Sale: Swaine Adeney Umbrella

July 25, 2011

It’s On Sale: Swaine Adeney Umbrella

Over at J. Peterman, they’re offering Swaine Adeney Brigg umbrellas at close to half price – just under $200. If…

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Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks

April 21, 2011

Brooks Brothers “Friends And Family” Sale Starts In Just Two Weeks

Brooks Brothers “Friends and Family” sale starts in just two weeks, on May 5th. It’s unclear what the discounts will…

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Francesco Maglia

April 20, 2011

Francesco Maglia

About two months ago, I wrote about Francesco Maglia, a bespoke umbrella maker based out of Milan. After my post, a…

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Some nice umbrellas at nice prices on eBay.

March 21, 2011

Some Nice Umbrellas At Nice Prices On EBay.

Some nice umbrellas at nice prices on eBay.

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It’s On eBay - Swaine Adeney Brigg Umbrella with Custom Canopy

February 26, 2011

It’s On EBay – Swaine Adeney Brigg Umbrella With Custom Canopy

OMG you guys. This is basically the greatest umbrella ever. Buy It Now for $250

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A great umbrella option roundup at Die Workwear

February 21, 2011

A Great Umbrella Option Roundup At Die Workwear

A great umbrella option roundup at Die Workwear

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It’s On Sale: Swaine Adeney Brigg Umbrella

February 12, 2011

It’s On Sale: Swaine Adeney Brigg Umbrella

$234 from $350 at J. Peterman

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Avoid visiting the website of Drake’s of London

May 20, 2010

Avoid Visiting The Website Of Drake’s Of London

I strongly recommend you avoid visiting the website of Drake’s of London.  If your resolve is weak, you may be…

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