We love a rainy day with nothing more on the agenda than time in bed and a good movie. But braving the outdoors in wet weather is a different story altogether. Wet hems, soggy shoes, frizzy hair — a downpour, no matter how heavy, has the ability to seriously wreak havoc on your plans (and your outfit).

As those of us who have weathered (pardon the pun) the recent influx of rain here in Australia will know, a good umbrella is an essential companion. Not just a practical one, either — in 2025, the umbrella has finally received its fashion moment. No longer just a last-minute chemist buy that falls apart at the mere mention of a gust of wind, the humble umbrella has emerged as a style statement in its own right.

Ifyou're after one that won’t just keep you dry, but also looks chic perched above your head, your options have historically been somewhat limited. That is, until recently. Several brands have delivered on our desire for umbrellas that do it all. There's mainstays like Blunt, which has long been one of the most reliable (and chicest) umbrella purveyors currently in the market. Or if your taste leans designer, the likes of Burberry (a fitting designer, given England's penchant for year-round rain), Polo Ralph Lauren, and Moschino have you covered, with everything from simple block colours to more avant garde designs pulled straight from the runway.

Whatever your preference, we’ve scoured the internet for the chicest options — umbrellas that are as considered as the rest of your outfit. Think sculptural handles, interesting silhouettes, and unexpected colourways. These aren’t your emergency chemist buys — they’re pieces you’ll actually want to be seen with. Shop our edit of the chicest umbrellas currently available, now.

BLUNT Metro Cocoa Umbrella 

Polo Ralph Lauren Umbrella Yard Dyed Check

Areaware Dusen Dusen Everybody Umbrella

Oroton Bamboo Small Umbrella 

Burberry Check Folding Umbrella

Moschino tie-print umbrella

Mackintosh Heriot Whangee-handle umbrella

M.N.G. Lunar Umbrella  

Barbour Tartan checked umbrella

Gorman Blue Flower Umbrella

Need more wet weather protection? We've rounded up the best rain jackets, as well as our favourite rain boots, to keep you dry in the wettest of weather.