17 June,2015 08:30 AM IST | | Krutika Behrawala
From fully-automated electric umbrellas to those with dazzling lights, doodles and superheroes — this monsoon, opt for one of these quirky umbrellas to sail through the rains, and make a style statement too
Umbrella
Opt for the vehicle vibe print
Log on to: Indiacircus.com
Cost: Rs 1,299
Mumbai connect
Wade through water-logged roads and brave stormy evenings with these cool prints that bring out the essence of Mumbai. Log on to: Cheekychunk.com
Cost: Rs 500
Infuse old-world charm to your wardrobe with this umbrella that features a vintage map of the city.
At: The Bombay store outlets at Fort, High Street Phoenix, Khar (W), Inorbit (Malad and Vashi).
Log on to: Thebombaystore.com
Cost: Rs 625 onwards
For the fashionista
Beat the monsoon gloom with this techni-colour umbrella designed by Bosky Doshi.
Log on to: Boskystore.com
Cost: Rs 1,600
Ditch the regular round-shaped picks for this pretty heart-shaped umbrella that comes with frills too.
At: Ebrahim Currim & Sons, Princess Street.
Cost: Rs 600
It's a guy thing
Show them who's the boss with this military print rifle-stock umbrella.
Log on to: Fabfurnish.com
Cost: Rs 1,055
Go old school with this this blue-and-green checkered print that sports a moulded handle.
Log on to: Sunumbrellas.in
Cost: Rs 700
Kids special
From cartoon characters like Chhota Bheem to butterflies with ears peeking out, show your kids how to enjoy the monsoon with these fun prints and shapes.
Pic/Shadab Khan
At: Ebrahim Currim & Sons, Princess Street.
Cost: Rs 125 onwards
For the tech-savvy
Feel hot while walking to work in the rains? Switch on the in-built fan in this Fanbrella that is sure to come handy in summer too.
Log on to: Sunumbrellas.in
Cost: Rs 1,999
Do you stay away from Marine Drive during rains fearing that your umbrella won't withstand gusty winds? Try the I-Auto electric umbrella that can brave any kind of weather. Designed by Kerala-based based Johns Umbrellas, it works on a lithium battery and has an automatic gear shift control. Press the switch, and you'll stay dry when it pours.
Log on to: Johns.in
Cost: Rs 6,500
Flaunt your cool quotient on the city streets with this Dazzler umbrella that features multi-colour LED lights.
Log on to: Sunumbrellas.in
Cost: Rs 999
For fashionistas
Love to pout every time you see a camera? Flaunt your love for selfies with this quirky print.
Log on to: indiacircus.com
Cost: Rs 1,299
Add a splash of colour with this multi-hued flower print.
At: Ebrahim Currim & Sons, Princess Street.
For music lovers
Flaunt your love for music with funky doodle print.
Log on to: Cheekychunk.com
Cost: Rs 500
Kids special
Log on to: Sunumbrellas.in
Cost: Rs 300
Log on to: Johns.in
Cost: Rs 500
