It's raining a lot lately and if you have ever been stuck outside in the miserable weather you know what a difference modern umbrellas make on otherwise dreary days.
These modern umbrellas are designed to have more benefits than just sheltering you from the falling drops of rain, they also have very helpful added features. Whether they are extremely compact and automatic umbrellas or cleverly ventilated parasols, these rain shields have been designed to make your life a little bit easier. From solar-paneled umbrellas to text-enabling umbrellas, staying out of the rain with these multipurpose devices has never been simpler.
These umbrellas will surely save the day the next time you are caught in a storm or need to get to work in a downpour.
35 Marvelously Modern Umbrellas
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Sparkling Umbrella Installations
Anna Meister Creates a Starry Canopy for Vivid Sydney
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Fully Recycable Umbrellas
The Components of the Ginkgo Umbrella Can Be Dismantled and Recycled
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Upended Pet Parasols
The 'Dogbrella' Will Protect Your Pooch from Odor-Bearing Droplets
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Modernized Armor-Like Umbrellas
The Rain Shield Protects the Sides of the Body, Not Just the Head
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Alcoholic Rain Protectors
The Ofess 0% Umbrella Looks Like a Wine Bottle
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Text-Enabling Umbrellas
The Brolly Umbrella Lets You Text in the Rain Without Sacrificing Dryness
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Pre-Apocalyptic Umbrellas
The Blade Runner Umbrella Helps You Stay Dry
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Interactive Umbrella Performances
The I-Ching Art Installation Involves 64 Chinese Phrases
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Inspection-Proof Parasols
The CCD-Me-Not Umbrella Keeps You Safe from Government Surveillance
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Solar-Paneled Patio Umbrellas
Enjoy Modern Day Mother Nature with Mocha’s Outdoor-Ready Tech
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Flat Patio Umbrellas
The Nenufar Parasol is Super-Chic and Minimalist
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Anti-Theft Umbrellas
The Lizard Umbrella Comes Apart to Become a Less Desirable Acquisition
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Cursing French Umbrellas
The Merde Il Pleut Umbrella Captures the Consumer's Thought
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Peek-A-Boo Umbrellas
The Camouflage Goggles Umbrella is the Perfect Stakeout Prop
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Couple-Friendly Tandem Parasols
The Dualbrella Protects Pairs from Percipitation
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Pugnacious Parasols
Star Wars Lightsaber Umbrella Keeps Heads Dry with the Force
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Vibrantly Blurry Umbrellas
The Le Pixel Beacj Brolly is Perfect for Hot Summer Days
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Hue-Shifting Parasols
The Colour Change Umbrella Adds Vibrancy to Rainy Days
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Retro Gun Handle Umbrellas
Fend Off the Rain with the Flintlock Pistol Gun Umbrella
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Extremely Compact Automatic Umbrellas
These Super Mini Parasols Can Easily Fit in Your Pocket
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Handcrafted African Parasols
The 'AfroSol' Umbrellas By Claire Homewood are Vibrant and Festive
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Clever Ventilated Parasols
The Wind Defying Packable Umbrella Won't Flip Over in a Storm
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Pseudo Sun Parasols
The Stingray Shade Sculpture Keeps You From Becoming a Lobster
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Petroleum-Powered Umbrellas
Michael Stanley's Personal Car Parasol Beats the Heat
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Blinged Rain Shields
The Pasotti Luxury Umbrellas Come Covered in Swarovski Crystals
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Personified Primate Parasols
The Sock Monkey Umbrella Brightens Up Stormy Days
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Sci-Fi Fantasy Umbrellas
The Game of Thrones House Sigil Umbrella Features Each Symbolic Family
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Drip-Free Parasols
The Inverted Umbrella is Ideal for Busy Rainy Commutes
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Squirt Gun Parasols
Alex Woolley Designs an Umbrella that Encourages Playing in the Rain
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Round-Tipped Parasols
Blunt Umbrellas Provide Safety and Functionality in the Rain
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Wind-Proof Parasols
The Fulton Titan-1 Umbrella Can Withstand Extremely Gusty Days
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Peeping Rain Protectors
The Submarine Umbrellas Let Users Indulge in a Little Practical Fantasy
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Transit-Inspired Parasols
The London Undercover 'Green Line' Umbrella Pays Homage to Vintage Buses
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Hands-Free Parasols
Backpack Umbrella Lets You Carry Multiple Groceries and Stay Dry
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Subtly Updated Parasols
Lean-able Umbrella Stays Propped Up Against Walls
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Suspended Parasol Artworks
Portugal’s Floating Umbrella Installation is Magical
Chromatic Paint Sprinklers
The Liquid Rainbow by Edwin Deen is an On-Demand Paint System
Suspended Stalactite Ceilings
Water Cathedral by GUN Arquitectos is a Beautiful Public Space
Fingerprint Book Mazes
The aMAZEme Installation is Inspired by Author Jorge Luis Borges
Sci-Fi Character Costume Sketches
These Game of Thrones Costume Drawings are Made by Fans
Expertly Crafted Umbrella Handles
Burberry Debuts Beautiful Animal Handle Walking Umbrellas
Sparkling Umbrella Installations
Anna Meister Creates a Starry Canopy for Vivid Sydney
Flashy Fence Installations
Capturing Resonance by Soo Sunny Park Sparkles and Shimmers in Light
Building Illusion Displays
The 'Batiment' Installation Allows Viewers to Become Spider-Man
Giant Pencil Crayon Installations
Reverse City by Pascale Marthine Tayou Depicts a Colorful World
Hypnotic Florescent Art
The '64 CCFL' Installation by Nils Völker Shines with Mesmerizing Lig
Balancing Umbrella-Style Stools
The Chiks Seat is as Compact a Chair as You'll Ever See
Fully Recycable Umbrellas
The Components of the Ginkgo Umbrella Can Be Dismantled and Recycled
Keyboard-Made Chairs
The Throne of Nerds by Mike DeWolfe is Inspired by the Iron Throne
Intricate Salt Installations (UPDATE)
Motoi Yamamoto's 'Return to the Sea: Saltworks' is Stunning
Handmade Vintage Knapsacks
The Annika Blomberg 'Anschtecka' Backpacks are Distinctively Designed
Modernized Armor-Like Umbrellas
The Rain Shield Protects the Sides of the Body, Not Just the Head
Interactive Concert Installations
Weave Art into Music with The Principals 'Hammertone'
Text-Enabling Umbrellas
The Brolly Umbrella Lets You Text in the Rain Without Sacrificing Dryness
Charming Plastic Chair Sculptures
Monoblock by Bert Loschner Focuses on an Unsung Furniture Hero
Solar-Powered Personal Cameras
The Sun & Cloud No Battery Camera Performs Rain or Shine
Inverted Canopy Lanterns
The Spring Light Fixture Series Features Forest-Like Lamps
Trash-Utilizing Umbrellas
The EcoBrolly Is A Recycled Newspaper Parasol
Aquatic-Inspired Installations
Aqua by Zaha Hadid Pays Tribute to the Olympic Aquatic Center
Waterproof Sci-Fi Weaponry
The Star Wars Style LED Umbrella by INFMETRY Looks Like a Lightsaber
Illuminating Interior Manholes
The Gully Cover Light Suggests a Subterranean Interior Escape
Climate-Adjusted Bicycle Grips
X-ing Handlebars Offer Comfort Year-Round with Temperature Control
Water-Soaked Candid Captures
Danny Santos Photographs Joyous People in the Rain
Prismatic Parasol Installations
Patricia Almeida Photographs Colorful Umbrellas Adorning Streets
Interactive Umbrella Performances
The I-Ching Art Installation Involves 64 Chinese Phrases
Shimmery Organic Chandeliers
The Rain Light Installation by Thierry Gaugain Resembles Rain Drops
Iconic Fantasy Furniture Replicas
This Game of Thrones Statue is a Fine Replica of the Iron Throne
Personified Seating Sculptures
The Art of the Plastic Chair Exhibit is Life-Like
Solar Cube Refuges
This Temporary Housing Unit Becomes a Home to Victims of Damaged Property
Performance Art Cuisine
Hel Yes! Restaurant at Stockholm Design Week is a Multisensory Experience
Anti-Theft Umbrellas
The Lizard Umbrella Comes Apart to Become a Less Desirable Acquisition
Cursing French Umbrellas
The Merde Il Pleut Umbrella Captures the Consumer's Thought
Fluorescent Rain Gear
The Bright Night StrideLite Umbrella Will Illuminate Your Way Home
Swinging Lightbulb Installations
The Asobi by Yasutoki Kariya is Inspired by Newton’s Cradle
Multi-Functional Beach Chairs
The LoungePac Conveniently Folds Out to Provide a Variety of Options
Provocative Parasols
The F*ck the Rain Umbrella Lets Mother Nature Know What You Really Think
Transparent Inflated Parasols
The Pump Umbrella Eliminates the Wet Fabric of Conventional Designs
Striking Umbrealla Exhibits
Anna Burns and Thomas Brown's 'Pop Pop Bang' Plays with British Cinema
Uncharacteristically Cute Fantasy Figurines
The ‘POP!’ Vinyl Game of Thrones Figures a
Tron-Like Cartography
The MPS Building Presentation by White Kanga Transcends the Digital
Solar-Powered Device Chargers
BoostSolar Charges Your Fave iDevices by Harnessing the Sun's Rays
Couple-Friendly Tandem Parasols
The Dualbrella Protects Pairs from Percipitation
Musical Storm Gear
This 8-Bit Umbrella Will Have Users Singing in the Rain
Retro Gun Handle Umbrellas
Fend Off the Rain with the Flintlock Pistol Gun Umbrella
Hand-Made Parasol Stands
The Method Studio x London Undercover Umbrella Holder is Inventive
Disaster Domicile Drops
Parachute Shelter Delivers Tents from the Air to Victims on Broken Ground
Extremely Compact Automatic Umbrellas
These Super Mini Parasols Can Easily Fit in Your Pocket
Battle Armor Chalices
The Crusader Helm Mug is an Knightly Game of Thrones Mug
Handcrafted African Parasols
The 'AfroSol' Umbrellas By Claire Homewood are Vibrant and Festive
Light-Emitting Umbrellas
The Um Torch Gives Off a Shower of Light to Better Illuminate Your Path
Clever Ventilated Parasols
The Wind Defying Packable Umbrella Won't Flip Over in a Storm
Ribbonlike Parasol Racks
The Narciso Umbrella Holder Mimics the Undulating Material Inside
City Carpooling Stations
The Eco-Nectable Concept Encourages a Community Commuting Initiative
Personified Primate Parasols
The Sock Monkey Umbrella Brightens Up Stormy Days
Palm Rain Protectors
The Nideccy Handmade Umbrellas Campaign Illustrates Quality Craftsmanship
Simple Streetlight Umbrellas
The Lamprella is Romantic and Futuristic
Sci-Fi Fantasy Umbrellas
The Game of Thrones House Sigil Umbrella Features Each Symbolic Family
Drip-Free Parasols
The Inverted Umbrella is Ideal for Busy Rainy Commutes
Daring Umbrella Skydives
Adventurist Erik Roner Tests Out the Mary Poppins' Mode of Transportation
Fantasy Wedding Invitations
The Game of Thrones Wedding Invitations Showcase the Popular Series
Fire-Breathing Dragon Tables
This Detailed Dragon Table Has a Mythic Industrial Look
Piped Parasol Racks
The Loris & Livia Umbrella Stand Has an Endearing Industrial Appeal
Umbrella Phone Chargers
The Booster Brolly Will Juice Your Phone, Rain or Shine
Wind-Proof Parasols
The Fulton Titan-1 Umbrella Can Withstand Extremely Gusty Days
Peeping Rain Protectors
The Submarine Umbrellas Let Users Indulge in a Little Practical Fantasy
Lupine Novel Stands
The Game of Thrones Direwolves Bookends Hold Hefty Books
Subtly Updated Parasols
Lean-able Umbrella Stays Propped Up Against Walls