Every year comes the time in June, apparently on the 3rd Sunday of the month, whereby we try our best to show our appreciation for the father figures and for the paternal bonds in our lives by trying to find something they like in the form of a gift. Not the easiest task for the…
Possibly the most iconic backpack in the world is the Kånken from Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven. You’re likely to see at least a few dozen in every city in Europe whilst out and about, and their seemingly endless choice of colours and sizes means there’s something on offer for just about everyone. 71% of the…
A favourite here at Parasol and straight out of the sunny streets of Los Angeles is luxury eyewear brand Oliver Peoples. Known for their vintage-inspired aesthetic shaped by the unique culture of L.A. through elements of fashion, film, art, and music. The brand takes huge focus on the superior craftsmanship of its products, using the…
With the bank holiday weekend and a UK heatwave nicely matching up for us all to enjoy and finally see the back of May, we thought we’d go through some of the best camping staycation spots around the UK. With many people likely not travelling abroad until next year, camping and staycations have never been…
Not only will investing in a nice bottle ensure you have a decent drinking vessel for your favourite choice of drink, be it juice, water, or coffee, but it’s also a huge way of reducing your single-use plastic intake, which is a great way of making a small impact to help the environment and reduce…
One of the tell-tale signs that summer is fastly approaching is the need for summer-friendly footwear. Beach-ready sliders, toothpaste-white fresh canvas shoes or fancy boat shoes – there’s something that triggers your inner holiday desire with buying new footwear for the summer. Whether you’re having a summer at home sunbathing in the garden, or whether…
With the unsurprisingly poor weather and the seemingly never-ending lockdown we’ve all endured over the past 12 months, staying at home has become both a necessity and a welcomed reality for most of us. We’ve learned to slow down, and to not take the simple life pleasures for granted. Hygge is a Danish word, but…
Rumpl make amazing blankets, whether you’re sitting in the garden on a summer evening after the sun’s gone, or camping out after a hillside wander, these blankets will keep you warm and toasty all night long. They’re weather resistant, extremely lightweight and packable and are made from 100% post-consumer materials, making them an excellent sustainable…
Making a welcome return to the Parasol shelves this season, Monokel Eyewear make premium sunglasses at affordable prices, without cutting any corners on sustainability and design. Based in one of our favourite cities in Stockholm, Sweden, Monokel make an array of fun and easy-wearing unisex designs that offers something for everyone. Taking a sustainable and…
A Parasol mainstay, Malin + Goetz make a wide variety of skincare and lifestyle products for everyone. Combining natural ingredients with advanced technology, Malin + Goetz has been creating uncomplicated luxury skincare and fragrance for the modern, design-conscious individual since 2004. They use natural ingredients that have been tried and tested throughout history with the…
We look forward to being able to welcome you back in the store on Monday (12th April) after what seems a lifetime of national lockdown and restrictions. We’re excited to showcase our new arrivals from an abundance of lifestyle brands across both accessories and apparel. With us being hopeful we can all go on holiday…
Following the rise of so-called sneaker culture, the trainer has become an object of coveted status. As we collectively fall in love with certain silhouettes in limited numbers, the importance of keeping them looking their best is at an all-time, or at least to those who treat their footwear in the same way as their…
