November 18, 2009 - Although there are a lot of tribal features as well as demure looks hitting the runways for the upcoming 2009-2010 seasons, the edgy look is not to be forgotten. Yet, forget the punk rockstar look; instead, embrace these samurai-ninja finds.

November 17, 2009 - These unique color changing umbrellas from Squid London benefit charity. Designers Viviane Jaeger and Emma-Jayne Parkes created these umbrellas that turn from black and white to multi-colored rain gear when they come into contact with water.

November 13, 2009 - Umbrellas are no longer just used as functional items to help keep us dry when it’s raining. As these umbrella innovations show this traditional piece of rain gear can be used for everything from fashion accessory to architectural design to a...

October 30, 2009 - When you really think about the concept of the Ice-Cycle, the umbrella shown here, it makes sense. But, at first glance, it’s hard to grasp how ice can be used as the fabric for a sun-shading umbrella.

October 05, 2009 - Alber Elbaz’s Spring 2010 Lanvin collection was a party. Pre-show puff pastries and frozen fruitcocktails with umbrellas, salsa music and Lanvin paper fans greeted guests and helped set the mood for a glittery and colorful collection.

September 19, 2009 - Yumbrellas. They’re umbrellas, and they’re yummy. Kudos to Dutch designer Benjamin Hubert and his design company for not only creating an adorable serving dish, but giving it an awesome name, too. I, for one, need at least two of these yumbrellas...

September 18, 2009 - ...small and quirky concept for a docking system that is the perfect little paradise for your coveted iPhone. The design shows an easy assembly that features a base, a hammock and even little umbrellas to block the sun....

September 11, 2009 - Beware the old man carrying an umbrella, because chances are it’s not any ordinary umbrella, but the Unbreakable Umbrella. Yes, I said it, unbreakable. No need for MacGyver moves, just carry this bad boy—rain or shine—and you’ll never have to look...

September 08, 2009 - The design involves the use of enormous sunflower motifed umbrellas that would provide soak up heat from the sun and provide shade during the day, and, like a flower, would close up at night, releasing the heat into the main plaza of the city.

September 05, 2009 - We’ve all experienced it: walking home in the rain while struggling to hold your groceries and shopping in your hands while trying to hold an umbrella at the same time. Well, Omer Haciomeroglu has designed what he calls DROP, a hands-free umbrella...