# Cliche Wet-Weather Gear Cutesy ‘Raining Cats n' Dogs' Print Umbrella By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliche-wet-weather-gear-cutesy-raining-cats-n-dogs-print-umbrella References: [fashionablygeek](http://fashionablygeek.com/accessories/raining-cats-and-dogs-umbrella/) & [fredflare](http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=4582&cat=103&page=1#) I can’t decide whether the use of the age-old expression "it’s raining cats n’ dogs" is a clever cliche to use as design inspiration for the print on the underside of this umbrella, or just plain tacky. I imagine, however, there are a lot of people out there who would find it extremely cute, and who would immediately add it to their ‘must have’ list. It’s interesting that the exterior of [the umbrella is plain black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella) and the [playful print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-print-pet-collection) is on the inside. This kind of makes it seem like you are hiding your quirky little secret! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Quirky Wet-weather Accessories:** Providing consumers with playful and unique designs to stand out in a saturated wet-weather gear market. - **Innovative Printed Umbrellas:** Utilizing creative patterns and designs on the inside of umbrellas to differentiate from traditional plain umbrellas. - **Social Media-friendly Products:** Creating products with a playful design that is perfect for sharing on social media for increased visibility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Designing and producing quirky and unique wet-weather gear for fashion-conscious consumers. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Providing playful and unique gift options for those looking for a fun present for friends and family. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Offering a fresh and innovative take on traditional wet-weather gear to consumers looking for more unique options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Designer-Approved Vibrant Weather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-weather-accessories.md) - [Livery Resort-Inspired Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trina-turk.md) - [Artist-Designed Umbrella Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain-artist-series.md) - [Duck Down-Filled Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Pawprint-Adorned Door Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawprint-door-mat.md) - [Umbrella Standpoint Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standpoint.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md)