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...
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...
A Favourite in Los Angeles: Oliver Peoples Luxury Eyewear 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...
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...
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...
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 Whether you’re having a summer at home sunbathing...
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...
Rumpl: Innovative and Sustainable Blankets 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...
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...
Malin + Goetz: Uncomplicated Luxury Skincare for All 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...
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...
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,...
The lockdown looks to have brought on a whole new meaning to the term ‘going out’ this valentine’s day. The days of popping down to a favourite Bao bolt are behind us, and instead, just getting outside is the ultimate...
The story of Blundstone starts with a tail of ill fate. James Cutbertson, along with his brother Thomas, set off on a boat to Melbourne. Upon nearing Australia, the ship was blown off course and instead had to land in...
Klean Kanteen are a family owned company on a mission to fundamentally help save the planet. They do this by reducing single plastic usage through creating amazing stainless-steel bottles in a variety of luscious colours from Lemon Curry to Sierra...
Pendleton Woolen Mills: A Heritage of Impeccable Wool Products After travelling to Oregon in 1863, young English weaver Thomas Kay opened his own textile mill. Fast forward to 1909 his three grandsons, Clarence, Royal and Robert Bishop opened the famous...
Birkenstock: Over 200 Years of Orthopedic Footwear Expertise The experts at Birkenstock have been crafting orthopaedic footwear for well over 200 years now. Passed down from generation to generation, the Birkenstock family in Germany were known as being world renowned...
Although travel may not be on the cards for any of us at the moment, we can still look forward to planning our next adventure. We have created our #Destinationdream feature, a weekly travel destination carefully chosen by the Parasol...
As Autumn Approaches: Introducing Patapaca Alpaca Wool Socks As Autumn slowly but surely tightens its grasp, our latest and most apt addition sees Peruvian brand, Patapaca bless both our shelves and our feet with their socks. However, there’s just one...
Sandqvist: A Story of Vision and Functionality Sandqvist, named after the surname of founder Anton Sandqvist, was founded in Stockholm in 2004. The brand was realised because of Anton’s vision for functional and simple design, and inability to find a...
Novesta Canvas Shoes: A New Addition to Parasol's Footwear Roster A new addition to the footwear roster at Parasol, Novesta make some of our favourite canvas shoes on the market. Well-made, ecological, and fair priced, we thought why not give...
