How can I find this same type of umbrella?

March 14, 2023 6:59 AM

I am trying to figure out how to replace several umbrellas. They are a distinct shape and work incredibly well and are good for city use. My wife and I have had these umbrellas for 10+ years and they are now on their last legs. They are typically branded as "Bloomberg" umbrellas and usually have pretty neat designs or colorations. I am having no luck reverse image searching getting me to a place where I can buy some. See here for the odd shape w/ 4 smaller panels on the underneath view http://chessare.net/B_rain.html

The plastic handles are also perfect for also carrying a light bag or kids backpack while using the umbrella and work very well for storage in our small apartment.

Here's an image of one of ours. The design on the bottom has a small Tom Slaughter copyright mark. https://photos.app.goo.gl/RdLe45XMRLCC3YLP9

posted by zackola to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (6 answers total)

Can't help you with your answer, but did you try emailing Jonathan Chessare, the designer from your first link? Perhaps he could help you.

If you want a great umbrella, Blunt makes the best umbrellas in the world, as far as I'm concerned. Mine's 8 years old and looks as good as the day I bought it. No hook on the handle, but they sure are durable, not to mention easy and cheap to fix if something does happen.
posted by dobbs at 8:17 AM on March 14, 2023 [1 favorite]

Best answer: OK that umbrella is type UM 2369 and it seems to be exclusively available from promotional product merchandisers, which makes sense given that your originals were branded products. I don't know where you live but you can probably find a promotional product seller near you who will sell you a few unbranded samples.
posted by seanmpuckett at 8:30 AM on March 14, 2023 [5 favorites]

Here(amazon) is a Totes brightly printed cane umbrella, though can't vouch it is exactly the same
posted by AlexiaSky at 8:31 AM on March 14, 2023

Best answer: Square "golf" umbrella with J-hook handle: Concierge 7500, in navy, tan, pine, brown, or black
posted by Iris Gambol at 2:57 PM on March 14, 2023 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: After the hot lead from unmark I think I've tracked down what is likely the supplier https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Sunny-25-walking-double-layer-full_1600290776924.html

Not sure I need 100 of these but maybe? Thank you all for the suggestions. Will continue looking for a promotional product merchandiser that might have some of these on hand.
posted by zackola at 6:00 AM on March 15, 2023

This one is kinda big but square: Windpro.
posted by plant or animal at 7:22 AM on March 15, 2023