The most hated fashion accessory...
...which can destroy your look.
is...(wait for it)...the umbrella!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you want to buy a beautiful umbrella, forget Northern Europe. Paradoxically, it is in sunny Italy, France and Spain where you will find them.
I have noticed how in the UK men don't carry umbrellas (I've been told it is not too masculine) and women have those useless collapsable ones, from Boots. They last until the gust of wind ruins them.
My mother gave me a Ferragamo umbrella when I moved to the Benelux. Red with sketches of shoes, very beautiful and horribly expensive . God knows I used it! I have never received more stares than when I use it (which is often, here). It is now 10 years old and impeccable.
My friends say they hate umbrellas because they hate the rain. Personally, I hate to get my hair wet.
My mum says nothing ruins your look like a cheap brolly or a plastic bag.
Opinions please!