Even the most polished patio setup feels a little underdressed without an outdoor umbrella. Few things say ‘beach club,’ ‘country club,’ or insert-posh-members’-club-here quite like a really good one – and this season, there are plenty worth noticing.
On the more affordable end, designers like Shea McGee, in her ongoing collection for Target, are hiding sneaky splashes of pattern beneath coral-toned, all-weather canopies, finished with softly undulating fringe – another detail that's fancifying the patio umbrella category, catching the breeze in bountiful borders at Business & Pleasure Co. and more tailored tassel trims at Serena & Lily.
From there, the bar is in heaven. Soho Home muses its Ibiza Farmhouse poolside with an octagonal, Roman-valanced canopy in marine-grade materials – built to withstand even less-than-picturesque weather – while Sunbeam Jackie is transforming parasols into bona fide artworks that marry hand-oiled ash frames with vintage and designer fabrics sourced across the British Isles.
This season, as ever, don’t rob your outdoor living room of its potential. Ahead, 16 styles that prove just how chic an umbrella can be.
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