Umbrella

Now an umbrella is a usual means of protection from rain, everyone has it. Some prefer to choose an umbrella for their outfit, others choose a model in size, color and ease of use. Oddly enough, initially the umbrella was intended to protect not from rain, but from the sun.

It was this application that the device first appeared several thousand years ago. The homeland of the umbrella has not been precisely determined: scientists believe that the "sun shade" was first used in China. There is a legend about a carpenter who sought to protect his wife and made for her a "roof that is always with him."

Like many inventions, from the East, the umbrella migrated to Rome and Greece. Only women used it, protecting themselves from the sun. Until the 17th century, this application was the only one. For the first time, an umbrella, as protection against rain, was mentioned during the reign of Louis the 13th. The umbrella was recorded in the inventory of royal property. True, it was not the monarch who used it, but the queen. Men considered it not worthy to protect themselves from the vagaries of the weather.

There is also debate about who invented the umbrella. It is believed that Jonas Henway of England was the first to use the device as protection against rain. But the umbrella in the usual form, equipped with a metal frame, was created by Samuel Fox. In Russia, the device appeared during Peter the Great, he brought it from Holland.

Invented in the seventeenth century, it is very popular in our time. The classic model is equipped with metal knitting needles without a bending mechanism.Most often, the handle at the umbrella is wooden and has a curved shape, thanks to which it is very convenient to hold. The umbrella cane looks like a stylish accessory that complements the look. Typically, such models are selected to match the color of the dress or outerwear.

In addition to the spectacular appearance, this type of umbrella is durable and durable. Due to the strong tension of the fabric, the drops roll off the umbrella dome very quickly. This feature allows you to dry the umbrella cane much faster than other models. The advantages of the device in the form of a cane include reliable protection from the wind.

This quality is especially expressed in umbrellas having a domed shape. Such models became popular several years ago and are still relevant. They protect not only the head from the rain, but also the shoulders, covering the owner with a strong dome from the wind and drops.

The standard length of the cane umbrella is 98 centimeters. Despite the elegance, it is the dimensions of such a model that make it uncomfortable. An umbrella in the shape of a cane will have to be constantly carried in your hands; it is easy to forget it in a public place and lose it. Therefore, more and more people are choosing the cane model as the second umbrella used for special occasions.

Particularly popular in the past few years are bilateral canes. Their dome consists of two layers. As a rule, the upper, outer layer remains monophonic, while the inner layer is decorated with cheerful drawings that cheer up in rainy and gray weather.

Nearly two centuries after the ubiquitous distribution of umbrellas, the American Brad Phillips invented a folding device that easily fit in a bag. For the first time in mass production, a folding umbrella was launched in the 1970th year. This model made a splash, as it did not take up much space, weighed no more than 200 grams, and it could always be kept at hand.

A compact umbrella can be mechanical, that is, fold out manually, or automatically, for the opening of which it is enough to press a button. An additional positive note of the invention was the removable cover. It helps the umbrella not to rub in the bag, it saves in situations where there is no way to fully dry the umbrella.

The standard length of the folded umbrella reached 30 cm. When opened, such an umbrella became two or three times longer. But a person’s lifestyle dictates his needs. For those who travel a lot around the city, travel or use small bags, a pocket umbrella was invented. The folding mechanism in it allows you to reduce the dimensions of the device by 4 or 5 times when closing.

Folding umbrellas are universal. They are suitable for any occasion, can be used by a child. But at the same time they have one serious drawback. The mechanism that bends the knitting needles is fragile enough, so compact umbrellas cannot withstand strong gusts of wind and often break.

For such cases when even a pocket umbrella becomes uncomfortable, simply because there is nothing to hold it, an umbrella hat or umbrella backpack was invented. The first model in Russia is often used while relaxing at sea. Such an umbrella is fixed on the head with a special rubber band and leaves your hands free. Umbrella hats pleased summer residents, they save the head from the sun.

The disadvantage of this model is that it looks unusual and can spoil the everyday look. Therefore, in Japan, an umbrella was invented, whose name translates as "bird cage." This device is put on, like a backpack, on the shoulders and is displayed in the form of a dome over your head. A backpack umbrella covers both the head and shoulders from rain. Most often, such models are made of transparent material and look stylish, even a little futuristic.

The listed models to one degree or another can be called classics. But designers are constantly working on stylish new products. So square umbrellas, heart-shaped umbrellas and umbrellas for lovers appeared. The latter most often look like two domes fastened with a single handle.They can be either folding or in the shape of a cane.

Double umbrellas are created especially for couples. Many people know that walking together under one umbrella is uncomfortable, even a large umbrella is not able to protect both from drops. And to continue the conversation, being under different umbrellas, is almost impossible. The device with two domes allows everyone to stay dry, while bringing together and adds romance, even if you are overtaken by a real downpour.

Not all umbrellas perform a practical function. Often they are used as a stylish accessory that can add zest to the image. So, lace parasols from the sun, similar to those that were used several centuries ago, have become an excellent attribute for wedding photo shoots. They emphasize the femininity of the bride, give her image even more tenderness and romance.

Umbrellas for wedding photo shoots have practical applications: they protect the bride from the sun and create a shadow. Typically, such accessories are made by hand, so their price remains quite high. Ateliers and wedding agencies offer economical brides a rental souvenir umbrella.

The trends of 2017 in relation to umbrellas are very democratic. Designers rely on the image as a whole, stating that the umbrella is designed not only to protect from rain, but also to emphasize your personality. If male models remain conservative and provide little room for imagination, then among female options a variety of shapes and colors reigns.

The eternal classic - an umbrella cane does not go out of fashion. Classic models, plain or decorated with colorful prints, remain popular. But in recent years, more and more cane umbrellas with an unusual dome shape have appeared on the catwalks and collections of famous designers. The most common among them were accessories with an elongated shape resembling a dome of a circus tent. These umbrellas look playful and sophisticated.

Fashionistas all over the world liked the umbrellas in the classic Japanese style. They are distinguished by a large number of knitting needles that divide the fabric into segments, and a thin sharp handle, usually imitating a stalk of bamboo. Classic umbrellas in the Japanese style are made in red, white or pink and decorated with drawings traditional for the country of rising juice. Most often, such umbrellas are laid out mechanically.

Brave girls trying to stand out from the crowd will like models of umbrellas whose dome is made in the form of a square, rectangle or heart. Such an umbrella will be a great addition to a fashionable image, but will not cope with strong gusts of wind.

Designers were also attracted by the standard curved wooden handle for umbrellas. It is encrusted with rhinestones and stones, performed in metallic colors. Umbrellas look luxurious and catchy, the handle of which is made in the form of animals, skulls, brass knuckles. Such an umbrella will complement the glamorous evening look, even when closed. In this case, the dome of the device remains monophonic, so that the whole image does not look ridiculous and excessively bright.

Compact folding umbrellas also ceased to be just a practical device and began to play the role of a bright image detail. The dome of umbrellas is decorated with lace and frills. Such models, especially made in black or white, look romantic and feminine, complementing the image with a twist of Parisian chic.

In addition to delicate ruffles, the canopy of umbrellas can be decorated with bright applications designed to attract attention and cheer you up in cloudy weather. Umbrellas look unusual and very stylish, the fabric of which is covered with artificial raindrops. Another fashionable novelty is compact umbrellas with a manifesting pattern. The fabric of the dome in such models seems monophonic, but when water gets on it, roses bloom on it, patterns or ornament appear.

Those who consider all of these options boring and mundane will be pleased with umbrellas of unusual shapes.A popular novelty is an umbrella cane in the shape of a samurai sword. It is worn behind the back and looks especially spectacular when closed.

Attract attention even in the dark will help models equipped with LEDs. Such illumination can be mounted in a pen, rod or umbrella dome. Transparent umbrellas with LEDs integrated in the dome look very impressive and unusual. Going unnoticed with such an accessory will definitely not work.

One of the most important parameters when choosing an umbrella is its size. The diameter of the dome is especially important, because it will depend on it how this or that model protects from rain and wind. Standard folding devices are available with a dome diameter of 96 to 102 cm. Such an umbrella is universal, it perfectly protects against shallow drizzle and heavy rain.

Umbrellas of umbrellas over 103 cm in diameter are considered enlarged. Large umbrellas will please couples in love and those who prefer the umbrella to cover their shoulders and reliably shelter from the weather. Small umbrellas with a diameter of 85 to 95 centimeters are less practical. They are chosen by those who are used to carrying the device with them in their purses in case of unexpected rain.

The main fabric for the umbrella dome is polyester. It is a synthetic material that is resistant to all weather conditions. Umbrellas made of polyester will not fade in the sun, will not fade or fade. This fabric can be processed under silk or satin to make the accessory look more refined. Umbrellas made of polyester are rarely decorated with complex prints: it is impossible to apply a picture to such material, so all the patterns are done by interlacing multi-colored threads.

The second option for dome fabric is pongee. This fabric comes from France, resembling a raincoat fabric, but more durable. It has excellent water-repellent properties, falling on an umbrella, the water turns into a droplet and rolls, leaving the fabric dry. There is also a silicone rain dome. Transparent umbrellas, fashionable in recent years, are made of this material.

A few years ago, Gaultier fashion house launched a leather umbrella. The dome of the Aristocrat model is made of the thinnest husky skin, which will protect against rain of any strength. It will appeal to those who want to emphasize their status, as well as to lovers of the Gothic style.

Knitted umbrellas will help protect against the sun. It was they who were popular in Europe in the 17th century. Lacy umbrella looks gentle and romantic. And lovers of ethnic style will like traditional bamboo umbrellas. Both the handle and the dome of such a model are made of pressed bamboo.

An assortment of umbrellas allows any girl to choose a model that emphasizes her style and is able to complement the created image even in cloudy weather. The fashion trend of recent years is bright umbrellas that raise the mood and attract the eye. Among monophonic options, the most relevant are red, purple, yellow and orange umbrellas. Pink accessories will suit delicate and direct girls.

To make the umbrellas of classic black, white or blue tones look boring, they are decorated with fashionable patterns and prints. Oriental motifs on brown models are popular. Blue polka dot patterns look coquettish and romantic. Accessories with funny prints look playfully and fervently: cats, cartoon characters, owls.

Those who prefer a restrained style in clothes will love the photo prints on the dome. In the collections of famous brands there are accessories with photos of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn or views of Paris. Such an umbrella will look restrained, but at the same time refined.

Regardless of the outfit selected, a transparent umbrella with small drawings will become a stylish accessory that will set you apart from the crowd. It can be notes, small flowers or inscriptions.

Another solution would be a double-sided umbrella, plain outside and bright inside. Every year, a black model, decorated with a photograph of a blue sky with light clouds on the inner layer, becomes more popular.

The modern market of accessories offers umbrellas of various shapes, colors and price categories. Well-known brands, for example, Burberry, Luis Vuitton, produce models from materials purchased in Germany and Italy. These umbrellas are durable, stylish and will last more than one season. Usually they are characterized by restraint and a fairly high price.

The middle price category includes Italian umbrellas of the brands Chantal Thomass, Guy de Jean, Eleganza, Labbra. They are produced in Italy, but parts for the mechanism are purchased in China, so the price of such accessories is lower. Senz umbrellas can be attributed to the middle price category. These devices have an unusual shape and are considered anti-storm. They withstand any weather conditions, do not turn out. Senz umbrellas will appeal to young people who value practicality and style.

Another Italian company Fabretti offers its customers umbrellas at very affordable prices. Fabretti produce compact folding umbrellas in vibrant colors. They will not be able to withstand strong gusts of wind, but they will perfectly protect against autumn weather. Fabretti release monophonic umbrellas of restrained and bright colors.

The main parameters when choosing an umbrella are the materials from which its dome, knitting needles and mechanism are made. The best material for knitting needles is steel. Such spokes will withstand any gusts of wind, will not break or bend. Umbrellas with an aluminum frame are much lighter, it is convenient to carry with you, but weather conditions can easily damage aluminum knitting needles.

The main criterion for the handle of an umbrella is its convenience. Experts advise choosing umbrellas with a comfortable handle, preferably wooden. It is worth holding the accessory in your hands and feeling how comfortable it will be for you to wear it for a long time.

Buyers of modern umbrellas, regardless of their price category, speak about the high quality and strength of materials. They speak well of both expensive branded accessories and umbrellas made in China. Such umbrellas delight with bright colors that make you literally wait for rainy weather.

A frequent drawback of modern umbrellas is the insufficiently strong design. Reviews of budget umbrellas warn that they may not withstand strong winds.

• The gentle, elegant image of a modern girl is created thanks to the harmony of a light umbrella and hair color and a contrasting coat. On the rainy day, such an outfit will emphasize fragility and femininity. However, he is quite restrained and strict, perfect for business meetings and dates.

• An extravagant outfit, entirely consisting of black and white tones, ends with a transparent umbrella with catchy designs. Such an outfit, combined with an accessory, looks stylish, a bit vintage and designed to attract attention.

• The classic combination of black and white in a dress may be too conservative. But a bright, red umbrella complements the image, adding to it mischief and flirtation, thanks to the white peas on the fabric. The red umbrella is in harmony with the red hair color, allowing any outfit to be made truly bright.