It’s an essential part of the ‘Old Money’ style, which is very much in vogue at the moment. The umbrella is no longer just an object to satisfy a meteorological need, but a veritable fashion accessory to dress up any figure. Focus on seven exceptional pieces, for their high quality and precious aesthetic appeal.
“A man with an umbrella is a man praying for rain” said Sir August de Winter (Sean Connery) in the 1998 film adaptation of the TV series Bowler Hat and Leather Boots, before John Steed (Ralph Fiennes) replied “And a man without an umbrella is a fool”. Always worn with elegance and charisma in the 7th art, between dramatic scenes in the rain and romantic walks by the sea, the umbrella is part of the essential panoply of fashion lovers, concerned with every detail of their look.
Le Parapluie de Cherbourg x Tournaire Paris
The most iconic model in the Alchimie et Engrenages collection, this piece is the result of a collaboration between Le Parapluie de Cherbourg and the Tournaire jewellery brand. Designers Charles Yvon and Mathieu Tournaire came up with this black umbrella delicately adorned with embroidered logos in gold thread, and made from taffeta fabric, a galvanised steel shaft and fibre ribs. The refinement of this object lies in its hand-polished, yellow bronze handle, a testament to the expertise of the two Houses. The 600-gram umbrella has been tested in a wind tunnel at speeds of up to 155 km/h.
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