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To buy an umbrella is to accept the inevitable: it's gonna rain.

If you, like me, recently got caught in an unexpected downpour and had to buy an overpriced tourist umbrella, consequentially undermining your whole outfit with a ramshackle brolly that turned inside out as soon as you stepped outside – you'll know the struggle.

To remedy this, it's worth investing in an umbrella you're proud of - something to pop up with pride as you embrace meteorological uncertainty.

There are a few things to consider before purchasing an appropriate rain shield, though. Firstly there's the handle; are you looking for something more traditional, like the natural bamboo grip from London Undercover below? Or something a bit more intimidating, such as the collapsible tartan umbrella with a carved black skull on the handle, which is pure Alexander McQueen. Our selection also includes a graphic raindrop umbrella from UK streetwear label Jehu-Cal, a sleek semi-transparent option from The Conveni, and a monogram print from Burberry.

Check out our favorite umbrellas this season in the list below.

Raindrop Graphics & Rubber Handles

Jehu-CalRain Deflector
$44
Buy at Jehu-Cal

Lightweight & Collapsible

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Snow PeakUltra-Light Umbrella
$55
Buy at Snow Peak

Burberry Monogram

BurberryTrafalgar Monogram-Print Umbrella
$260
Buy at Matches

Skull Handle & Tartan Print

Alexander McQueenTartan Skull Umbrella
$635
Buy at ssense

Bamboo Grip & Bright Colors

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London UndercoverWhangee-Handle Telescopic Umbrella
$70
Buy at Matches

Swedish-designed Simplicity

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StutterheimBorgholm Folding Umbrella
$80
Buy at ssense

Semi-Transparent

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The ConveniClear Umbrella Black
$40
Buy at haven

Blue Skies at the MoMA

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MoMASky Lite Umbrella
$30
Buy at MoMA Design Store

French Bulldog Chic

PasottiFrench Bulldog Umbrella
$332
Buy at Luisaviaroma

Smooth Gradients

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Daniel Arsham x SnarkitectureGradient Umbrella
$55
Buy at Selfridges & Co.

Color-blocking

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Barney's New YorkFolding Umbrella
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