# Imperial Cruiser Rain Shields The Star Destroyer Umbrella Keeps Geeks High and Dry By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-destroyer-umbrella References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/09/23/star-destroyer-umbrella-conquers-the-galaxy-and-also-rain/) & [onemoregadget](http://www.onemoregadget.com/rain-wars-star-destroyer-umbrella-fights-the-force-of-mother-nature/) My nerd sensors went straight to level 10 the moment I saw the Star Destroyer Umbrella. This umbrella takes the Star Destroyer out of the '[Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars)' films and puts it into your hands! The Star Destroyer Umbrella is still just a concept now, but if you can dream it, you can do it. Rainy days wouldn't be so bad if you knew that you got to bring this [awesome umbrella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella) with you to work or school. Check it out and above and keep your fingers crossed in the hopes that this will be on store shelves soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geek-inspired Umbrellas:** Creating umbrellas inspired by popular geek culture, such as Star Wars, opens up opportunities for niche markets and fan communities. - **Conceptual Product Designs:** Conceptual products, like the Star Destroyer Umbrella, allow for creative exploration and potential for future production. - **Functional Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating functional designs into fashion accessories, like umbrellas, offers a unique blend of style and practicality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Geek Merchandise:** The geek merchandise industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and niche accessories inspired by popular culture. - **Product Design:** Product design firms can explore innovative and conceptual designs for everyday items, like umbrellas, to cater to specific interest groups. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessory industry has the potential to incorporate functional and fashionable items like geek-inspired umbrellas into its product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Weather Protection Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherman-trek-umbrella.md) - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Drinking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-x-star-wars.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Rainproof Wheelchair Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidry.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md)