What say, Umbrellas are used by women to keep off rain only? Nah! This multipurpose accessory can protect you from hot weather, your complexion from growing dark as well. But these are very fast catching up to become a fashion statement.
The trend of carrying umbrellas is on rise. Women now carry ones that go with their clothes and even shoes.
Many designers in western countries have customized umbrellas. They have created a line that goes with their designer clothes, shoes, jewelry, bags and other accessories. Models in recent fashion shows carried umbrella that matched with outfits.
It is not necessary to have a waterproof umbrella; paper, cotton and other fabrics like polyester can also be used because now the trend is to carry these as fashion statements.
These sunshades can be found in umpteen prints like checks, floral, in cartoon characters like Winnie the Pooh, Barbie, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Fido Dido.
In tropical countries like India and Pakistan, business improves with the rise of mercury and absence of clouds. The prices depend on sizes, styles and manufacturers.