# Ninja Umbrellas This Accessory Appears to Protect You from More Than Just Rain By Stanley Tanner | Published 2009-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-umbrella-appears-to-protect-you-from-more-than-just-rain References: [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=17901) UncommonGoods.com currently offers an umbrella with a [samurai sword handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randoseru). Unfortunately, it isn't in stock right now, but that is completely understandable. I mean, who *wouldn't* want to buy a [Ninja](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curated-snack-boxes) Umbrella? After reading the product description, I can't help but think someone had some fun designing and marketing this product. **Implications** - An umbrella isn't the most exciting accessory in the world; after all, decorative images can only do so much. So in an effort to make the boring more interesting, companies have transformed parasols into weaponry guaranteed to turn heads. Before anyone judges, it's not that consumers are more attracted to violent things, it's just a way to look more fashionable and interesting in a society that's in love with eye candy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Weapon-inspired Accessories:** Designing accessories with weapon-inspired elements can make them more eye-catching and fashionable. - **Innovative Marketing Strategies:** Creating unique and fun product descriptions can generate interest and enhance sales. - **Eye-catching Fashion Accessories:** Transforming everyday accessories into visually captivating items can make them more appealing to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore incorporating weapon-inspired elements into various accessories to stand out in the market. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can utilize innovative marketing strategies to capture consumers' attention and increase online sales. - **Product Design:** Product designers can focus on creating visually striking and unconventional accessories to meet the demand for unique fashion items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Duck Down-Filled Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-duckhead.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Sturdy Heat Relief Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aliz-umbrella.md)