How to Choose a Luxury Umbrella Brand
The short answer: the best luxury umbrella brands make their umbrellas by hand, in small numbers, from solid wood and good canopy fabric, and tell you plainly where and how they are made. Use the five points below to judge any brand. Here is how Bucklesbury answers each one.
Five things to check
| What to check | Why it matters | Bucklesbury |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is made | A luxury maker names the place and the process | Constructed by hand in London, in small batches in a traditional London workshop |
| Heritage | Skills passed down over generations | Umbrella-making heritage dating back to 1805 |
| The wood | Solid wood feels and ages better than metal or plastic | All English wood, from sustainable forests: chestnut, maple and beechwood |
| The canopy | It has to keep out heavy rain and hold its shape | Japanese-engineered canopy fabric |
| What other buyers say | Independent reviews | Rated 4.9 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot |
Questions about luxury umbrellas
What makes an umbrella luxury?
How it is made and what it is made from: by hand, in small numbers, with a solid wooden handle and shaft and a high-quality canopy. The most traditional are made from a single length of wood, like the London Umbrella.
How much does a luxury umbrella cost?
Bucklesbury umbrellas cost £135 (Telescopic), £175 (Classic) and £255 (London Umbrella and London Ladies Umbrella).
Which luxury umbrella is best as a gift?
A full-length umbrella with a wooden crook handle, presented in a box. See the best umbrella gift for a man and our gift ideas.
Read the key facts about Bucklesbury on Bucklesbury: the facts.
Made by hand in London
Made by hand in London
Every Bucklesbury umbrella is constructed by hand in London using traditional techniques and individually finished by a craftsman.