For the value of an umbrella, it is nothing more than a must-have for shelter from the wind and rain. However, in the eyes of gentlemen, there is an extra layer of meaning. Not only do they keep improving the quality of the umbrella, but also the texture must be extremely outstanding to match the elegant identity.
There are only a handful of world-class umbrellas. They are not only made by luxurious world-class designers. A top umbrella is basically made of natural materials, and the shaft and handle of the umbrella must be made of natural materials. When integrated, such umbrellas will appear high in specifications and high-grade. So, today let’s talk about the world’s top umbrellas.

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◆ Swaine Adeney Brigg ◆

Swaine Adeney Brigg, the brand was founded in 1750, has been supplying umbrellas for the British royal family of all dynasties, reflecting the classic British style and quality. Not only that, they have also made suitcases for Rolls-Royce, Bentley and other top car manufacturers.
Swaine Adeney Brigg only makes top-of-the-line umbrellas. Its umbrella surface is hand-made with excellent materials. Earlier, silk has been used as umbrella surface. However, with the development of the times, they have also begun to use nylon to improve the strength of the umbrella. Spend
The umbrella body is made of all kinds of wood, such as walnut, oak, ebony, and other precious woods. There is no middle and low-end products. And Swaine Adeney Brigg's umbrellas are all one piece, the umbrella head and umbrella body is made of a piece of wood, which is quite complete, so it is also stronger and not easy to break.
According to a senior clerk at Swaine Adeney Brigg, “A gentleman once came to the store to repair an umbrella we sold him. He was 19 when he bought the umbrella, and he was 87 when he repaired the umbrella. Haven't visited." It shows the quality and durability of this umbrella.
Of course, they also accept customized services, which can be "tailored" for you according to your personal preferences. The general starting price is 285 pounds, which is just a nylon umbrella cover. If you want to change to silk umbrella, you need to add 330 pounds. If you want to engrave your initials, you have to add 60 pounds.
Of course, the cost of full customization is also calculated separately, such as increasing the overall size, using special materials or special-shaped handles. You control the whole process, but the price will not be too cordial.
As the favorite umbrella brand of Prince Charles of the United Kingdom, Swaine Adeney Brigg has been supplying the best rain gear for the British royal family, and has obtained royal certification.
In the movie "Ace Agent", Harry Hart, played by Colin Firth, often holds this brand of umbrella in his hand, which shows the influence of Swaine Adeney Brigg in the British aristocracy and gentleman circles.


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◆ James Smith & Son ◆

James Smith & Son, founded in 1830, is also a representative of top umbrella manufacturers. Because they only focus on making umbrellas, the umbrella industry in the UK is also quite large. And their styles and varieties are quite complete, from full customization to ordinary folding umbrellas and all kinds of walking sticks.
A James Smith & Son store in London actually has a four-story storefront, and the decoration style is also very traditional and old British. Whether it is from the product to the shopping environment, it is pleasing to the eye.
Most of James Smith & Sons umbrellas have a simple and rustic atmosphere, with strong manual traces on the whole, comfortable feel, and extremely comfortable to use.
Although James Smith & Sons low-end umbrellas cost less than 100 pounds, high-end umbrellas are also as high as 525 pounds. Although they are famous for their carved umbrella handles, they may have some flaws and deficiencies in the carvings because they are not as good as China.


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◆ Francesco Maglia ◆

Francesco Maglia was founded in 1853. Although it is a small family business in Italy, as a small number of small Italian workshops and small businesses, the few that have survived can be regarded as very successful models.
Moreover, Francesco Maglia umbrellas are currently the few remaining manufacturers of handmade umbrellas in the world. Driven by modern mass production of cheap umbrellas, the industry of Italian handmade umbrellas has been squeezed into the luxury goods industry.
Francesco Maglia is very rigorous in its production. From fabric selection to cutting, from making umbrella ribs to umbrella cloth sewing, there is a dedicated person responsible for it, and each craftsman has more than 30 years of skills in maglia, and each umbrella has to go through 80 processes. , They are very meticulous in every step, I don't know how much history, fashion, and unconventional mood gather. Can be described as "old craftsmanship".
Francesco Maglia's umbrella body selection will be more abundant than ordinary British umbrellas, and the umbrella surface materials are also extremely rich, and even fabrics made of a mixture of cotton, silk and wool will be used.
But Francesco Maglia's designs are mostly luxurious and fancy patterns, and the average gentleman likes to be low-key, so there will be a little tangled when choosing it. Of course, if you are a "playboy", then it is perfect for you.


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◆ Fox Umbrella ◆


Fox Umbrella, founded in 1868, this slightly more well-known brand has always regarded itself as the Rolls Royce in the umbrella.
As early as the 1880s, Fox began to transform the umbrella frame, replacing the previously used whalebone umbrella frame with a straight-section thin steel tube umbrella frame.
Since then, they have improved the umbrella frame into a U-shaped section of thin steel pipe, which greatly enhanced the practical value of the umbrella. One more thing I have to mention is that most of the various umbrellas manufactured around the world are still using Fox’s invention, which is simply too powerful.
And because in the British drama "Sherlock Holmes", Juan Fu's brother Mycroft Holmes often holds the steel tube umbrella made by Fox Umbrella, so its popularity in the country is quite high.
Fox Umbrella's steel tube frame umbrella is indeed very good, because the steel tube is very thin, the entire umbrella surface looks very small and compact, the weight is very light in the hand, and the steel frame is relatively cheaper than wood. Therefore, the relative price is also slightly closer to the people.
The gentleman's bamboo umbrella is larger in the diameter of the umbrella. The shape of each bamboo joint is unique, which is not only durable, but also has perfect details.
One more thing to mention here is that nylon fabrics are the most widely used, better-quality, and higher-priced umbrella covers on the market. The first nylon umbrella in the world was made by Fox craftsmen.
And Fox Umbrella is also favored by the royal family. Earlier, Prince Charles ordered a Fox umbrella for his father. I heard that it was made specifically for watching racing games. A pencil is placed on the umbrella handle of the umbrella. Record on the racing card.
However, according to WIkipedia, Fox Umbrella is probably partly produced in Chinese factories, and high-end handmade umbrellas and custom umbrellas will still be made in the UK, so you know.


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◆ London Undercover ◆

Although London Undercover is a brand that only started in 2008, his home is still made in accordance with the traditional British umbrella manufacturing method. There are many patterns and styles on the umbrella surface, and the overall look is relatively low-key.
Because London Undercover’s umbrellas are made by bending the whole wood (Solid manufacturing method), they are cheaper than other brands. The starting price is generally only £65, and the most expensive is only £165. This is simply the conscience of the traditional handmade umbrella industry. price.
As for the production location, London Undercover has been in a fuzzy area. However, it is indeed British production that can be confirmed, but where it is, even British media reports have not been able to confirm it.

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