The Glamour
The umbrella has a way of making an entrance.
Over time, an object designed for protection found another life in fashion, photography, film, travel and leisure. Its shape, movement and ability to create shade can transform an ordinary setting into something distinctive.
On a beach, a parasol can become part of the landscape. Around a pool, in a garden or across a terrace, a canopy can create a place to gather, relax and enjoy the outdoors. In hospitality, design and architecture, shade can become part of the experience itself.
And then there is the world of fashion and popular culture.
On a catwalk, an umbrella can become an accessory. In a photograph, it can create a silhouette or a moment. On screen, it can help establish a mood or become part of an unforgettable image.
The Glamour collection explores the umbrella as an object of style, beauty, performance and image.
We are researching the photographs, designers, performers, films and cultural moments that have helped give the umbrella its place in the world of glamour.
The Glamour collection is currently being developed.
