# Disturbing Umbrella Handle Designs Stay Dry and Scary with Your Skull Umbrella By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-01-17 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skull-umbrella References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/531691690663089820/Skull-Umbrella-by-Alexander-McQueen) & [alexandermcqueen](http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/us/alexandermcqueen/formal-accessory_cod46293988jb.html) For today's modern supervillain who hates being caught in the rain, the skull umbrella by Alexander McQueen might be exactly what you're looking for. With a red, 3D skull-shaped handle, the Alexander McQueen skull umbrella opens manually via a push lock and even comes engraved with the company logo on the handle. This quality morbid umbrella is made from a 60% polyamide and 40% polyester mixture, and comes with a tonal sleeve. Umbrellas don't just shield us from the rain anymore; they're also fashion accessories that showcase our individual sense of style and communicates to the world something about ourselves. If you're looking to make a strong fashion statement, then look no further than the Alexander McQueen skull umbrella. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Umbrella Handles:** Designing unique and eye-catching handles for fashionable umbrellas presents an opportunity to attract trend-conscious consumers. - **Customized Umbrella Sleeves:** Developing customized and branded sleeves for fashionable umbrellas can add value to the product and appeal to brand-conscious consumers. - **3d-printed Accessories:** Utilizing 3D-printing technology to create unique and unconventional umbrella handles can differentiate fashionable products on the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Incorporating unconventional handle designs for fashionable umbrellas can provide an opportunity for fashion designers to showcase their creativity. - **Promotional Product Industry:** Creating customized umbrella sleeves with company logos can increase brand awareness and serve as a promotional item for businesses. - **3D Printing Industry:** Collaborating with designers and fashion brands to create unique umbrella handles utilizing 3D-printing technology presents an opportunity for the 3D-printing industry to expand their market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-People Umbrella Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-rain.md) - [OLED Weather Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Umbrella Standpoint Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standpoint.md) - [Expertly Crafted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-green-umbrella.md) - [Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rain-man-lamp.md)