This makes it all the more surprising that the humble umbrella is not considered a lifelong investment in the way our shoes, bags or watches are. Having a sturdy umbrella on hand can save you valuable ...

The life span of the typical umbrella is tragically short ... are the handmade umbrellas from England’s Swaine Adeney Brigg, which have shielded the heads of kings and queens, prime ministers ...

Left with a bisected umbrella catalogue and no lead in my pencil ... When I returned to London six weeks ago, I intended, finally, to make my Brigg pair whole again. But then I lost the remaining ...

Swaine Adeney Brigg makes exclusive umbrellas and has been providing the British Royals with them since 1893. The company also makes props for films. We paid them a visit.

merging with umbrella manufacturer Thomas Brigg in 1943. The book is beautifully illustrated with some of its exquisite equestrian accessories, including this hound’s head walking stick and ...

Swaine Adeney Brigg Men’s “Whangee” ($760) Considered rather pricey, this umbrella’s finishing is what makes it one of its kind. “Whangee” comes from the root of a certain type of bamb ...