Here's something darkly cool to buffer you from the elements, rain or shine: the Westminster Umbrella by Archer Adams London, an exquisite, hand-crafted instrument wrought from silver and topped with a clear Swarovski crystal top shaped in an array of gothic skulls or quirky animals.
Available in long classic and collapsible form, the Westminster Umbrella - its name a nod, perhaps, to Britain's infamously gloomy weather - comes in eight different designs, including a Lion’s head, Snake and Labrador. And because you'll be paying a pretty penny for one of these brollies - they start at $265 a pop - the Westminster Umbrella by Archer Adams London is guaranteed for life. Available online here.
