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If you are looking for some luxury hype-beasty type of stuff, all the regulars: LV, Gucci, Goyard, etc. make umbrellas (often with the tacky monograms though).......

However, if you want a more subtle, classy umbrella that is pretty much the quintessential gentleman's umbrella, look no further than:

http://www.swaineadeney.co.uk/

Been around since the 1800's. They even make BESPOKE umbrellas. I shit you not.

Dunhill also makes nice ones at fairly reasonable prices.

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Umbrellas are the one thing I constantly lose/get stolen. I had a really nice Paul Smith one once, but it lasted about 3 weeks. I just get decent looking ones without branding now.

But yeah, if you're looking for something nice but out of the ordinary, look at Paul Smith.

He heh. I think umbrellas are one of the most stolen items in Japan. I loved the umbrella locks outside of the buildings there.

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Uniqlo has a regular and folding one that are cheap (around $10?) but look bit better than street vendor style ones. I wanted to buy one and give it a test run (or walk), but I haven't had the chance. I just don't trust myself or others who borrow from me with my umbrellas enough to invest in a nice one like the one you are looking at.

design wise, I liked ones Paul Smith has made over the years, the current folding one is bit reserved to be visibly PS. and still expensive

http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/accessories-163/paul-smith-umbrella-a4xa-umb1-black-1/product.html?LproductId=41

I understand these may be a bit over the top, but it will be cool to pull it off with a nice suit:

http://www.styledrops.com/shoes-263_2.html

but i will probably stick with the cheapos - I ain't worthy.

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englandmj7, I do understand that if you want something nice, you gotta spring for it. I'm just looking to evaluate other options before spending the cash.

corporategrunt, the first paul smith one is nice, subtly so anyway. Close to the cost of the Maha one too, which makes the choice even harder.

What do you guys think of this?

https://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Sky%20Umbrella%20%20Collapsible_10451_10001_12216_-1_11536_11539_null__

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