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Luxist Exclusive: Tory Burch Rain Gear for Breast Cancer Awareness

Happy October, everyone! You know what October means: Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Prepare to see a lot of pink -- it's for a good cause.

We managed to snag an exclusive first-look for you at what Tory Burch will be carrying to support BCA: this adorable set of rainboots & umbrella. The automatic umbrella, topped with a pretty, enamel logo, features a gleaming goldtone tube and a smart, black and white handle. The coup de theatre, of course, is the fabulously luxe signature Tory Burch print in a beautiful shade of pink which contrasts a rainy gray-blue sky masterfully.

The glamorously functional rainboots are so cheerful and chic, you'll be begging for it to rain. Who says a rainstorm means you have to look gloomy?

The umbrella is available from ToryBurch.com and Tory Burch boutiques as of today. The pink umbrella retails for $45.00 and the rain boots are $150.00. Fifteen percent of the proceeds from sales of these items in October will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Tags: breast cancer awareness, breast cancer awareness month, rain, rainboots, Tory Burch, umbrella

Handpainted Umbrellas for the Garden

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

One of the reasons I love working from home is the fact that I can step outside and enjoy the beautiful summer weather whenever the mood strikes me, and you can bet my patio furniture sees plenty of use. To that end I would love to get one of these Handpainted Garden Umbrellas to sit under once the heat of July and August hits -- they're so artistic and beautiful in earthy tones of parchment, sage, and mahogany. And if you're into evening parties you can get them with a light up under the canopy. $1,599 - $1,999

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Tags: cool summer, CoolSummer, garden, handpainted, outdoors, patio, umbrella, umbrellas, yard

World's Most Expensive Umbrella is $50,000

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Men's Style

This past summer we wrote about the battle over Sardinia's famed Billionaire club, which some felt was overly ostentatious in these straitened times. The club's owner, playboy Formula One mogul Flavio Briatore, blasted the criticism, defending the rich's right to luxury. Obviously Briatore has the courage of his convictions; his ultra-high end men's clothing line, Billionaire Couture, has just come out with the world's most expensive umbrella.

Made entirely of crocodile skin, the ultra-luxe umbrella (above) is available by special order for $50,000 from Billionaire Couture's London boutique. The brand, which is worn by the likes of Paul McCartney, David Beckham and Sean "Diddy" Combs, is founded on "a relentless search for original details that express quality, sophistication and eccentricity [that] at times goes intentionally overboard." We'd say a $50,000 umbrella falls into that latter category.

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Tags: Billionaire Club, Billionaire Couture, BillionaireClub, BillionaireCouture, Crocodile, Flavio Briatore, FlavioBriatore, Sardinia, Umbrella

Auction Features Yoko's Bentley, Marilyn's Umbrella, and Elvis's Microphone

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions

If you love the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, and/or Elvis Presley then you might want to book yourself a flight to Beverly Hills before next weekend. On June 16th some of the biggest and most unique items from some of the most memorable stars of years past will be featured at Julien's Auctions at the Beverly Hilton. Among items set to go up on the block are Yoko Ono's 2002 Bentley Arnage, Marilyn Monroe's polka-dot umbrella, and the microphone Elvis Presley used to make his radio debut (complete with the infamous original recording of the phrase "Elvis has left the building").

And whether or not bidding is a possibility for you, the trip could still be worth your while if just to get a glimpse. All items will be on display for admiring fans starting June 12th through the 15th.

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Tuuci Razor Shade Platform

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Gadgets

The summer sun is one of the best parts of the season, but unfortunately also one of the greatest hazards. Staying in the shade isn't always easy, but having a Tuuci Razor Shade Platform might make a difference. Some of the inspiration behind this design from Dougan Clarke came from the idea that sitting under an umbrella can sometimes be frustrating as the sun moves throughout the day and your area of shade gets smaller and smaller. But this tilted assymetrical canopy spins 360 degrees so you can easily keep comfortable all morning and afternoon, and it's built of sturdy materials intended to last through the weather. $1500.

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Tags: clarke, dougan clarke, DouganClarke, lawn, outdoors, platform, razor, shade, summer, sun, tuuci, tuuci razor shade platform, TuuciRazorShadePlatform, umbrella, umbrellas, yard

Kate Spade Copenhagen Classic Umbrella

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Garden

The weather this winter has been extreme, shifting from hot to freezing in just days and either bucketing rain, sleet and snow or remaining dust-dry. Those of use with the hot, dry weather didn't have much use for umbrellas over the past couple of weeks, but spring could still bring some showers, right? The bright colors of Kate Spade's Copenhagen Classic Umbrella make it a perfect choice for keeping those warmish, gentle rains away, though it is substantial enough to hold off a downpour, as well. Price: $95.

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Deborah Lewis Cayman Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags

Deborah Lewis's Cayman Bag is stylish and more functional than the average handbag because it has a discrete umbrella pocket on the side, which makes it the ideal spring bag if you live somewhere with unpredictable spring weather. At least, it's discrete until an umbrella is tucked inside it. The bag is made of leather and is accented with nickel hardware. There interior is nylon and has multiple pockets for phone, keys and wallet. There are three colors to choose from: kelly green, midnight black or chocolate brown. The umbrellas are available separately. Price: $438.

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Shadescapes Umbrellas

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

This innovative umbrella is from Shadescapes which makes a whole line of sidepost umbrellas. The design allows the umbrella to fold vertically and you don't have to deal with a big post in the middle of your shade. It also can be tilted in a variety of ways to create just the right angle of shade. The 360-degree rotation means that the umbrella can easily follow the sun. It has an acrylic canopy and an aluminum mast. Prices start at $1,795.

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Tags: outdoor furniture, shade, summer, umbrella

Shady Lace Parasol

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

If your backyard is a bit low on foliage, this parasol from Conran can fill in with delicate shade you never have to prune. The parasol is cut in a pattern of foliage. The sunlight through the parasol casts shadows of branches and trees. A gold colored bird sits on top. The parasol plus stand sells for $840.

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Tags: conran, decor, design, outdoor furniture, parasol, summer furniture, umbrella

Rain Dot Umbrella

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

April showers bring... the need for a new umbrella. How can you worry about May flowers when your hair is getting wet? Umbrellas are a useful tool that we don't give much thought to until caught in a down-pour and I have never had good luck from the $10 variety peddled by street vendors, no matter that they promise it's a real (insert designer name here). This time, I'm planning in advance. I love this Brick Rain Dot Umbrella from the Seattle company Pare Umbrella. It is 3-feet in diameter when opened and has a gorgeous natural rattan hooked handle. Price: $56.

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Tags: accessories, accessory, april, brick, fashion, pare, rain, rain dot, red, seattle, umbrella, umbrellas, weather