Japanese Craftsmanship: The Soul of Porter-Yoshida & Co. Bags Porter-Yoshida & Co. are a brand with a rich history in bag making, and this is clear to see with the new products that have just arrived in store. They make...
Halloween’s origin is a distance apart from the trick or treating and pumpkins we now associate it with. Although now the 31st October is a constant in the social calendar, Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, pronounced...
Karhu's connection with the snow takes us all the way back to Helsinki, 1916, where a small workshop turned birch into winter transport and the first Karhu ski's were made. To celebrate the brands heritage, Karhu launch the Cross-Country Ski...
Sebago’s love for deck shoes and Pendleton Woollen Mill’s fine craftsmanship dating back to 1863 makes a fine collaboration. Two of Parasol Store's most loved brands have teamed up to create a new style, touching on Pendleton's Native American roots...
If you picture the dream life, owning a craft brewery on Hawaii’s Big Island would not be too far away from many people’s minds. Founded in 1994 by father and son team Cameron Healy and Spoon Khalsa, Kona Brewing Company...
The long days of summer are now behind us, but the longing for wanderlust remains throughout the autumn and winter months. Apart from the hardened outdoor specialist, the natural option for most is to take in the cultural sights on...
Although San Francisco is only the fourth largest city in California (Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose are bigger if you are interested), in many people’s eyes it is the west coast’s most spectacular. Boasting breathtaking views and unique...
The food hall is a phenomenon that the North West of England is becoming increasingly familiar with. Ignited by the transformation of Altrincham market and its younger sister Mackie Mayor in Manchester, the concept has spread to Liverpool in the...
GIRAFFE MANOR – Nairobi. Kenya An exclusive boutique hotel set in 12 acres of private land; Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings. Gaining acclaim with European visitors on Safari trips since the 1930’s, the stately building boasts...
Every piece that Bellroy create has been designed with simplicity in mind, helping you get the best out of your everyday carry. If it can be carried, they want to help you find a better way to do it, making...
At a time where the effort to end single-use plastic is accelerating, sustainability is sure to be the hot topic of 2023 and here at Parasol we’re proud to stock brands that are working hard to transform the way we,...
Here at Parasol Store we strive to bring you the best in the business when it comes to luxury travel gear and our most recent addition to the range, Mephisto, is no exception to this. Martin Michaeli founded Mephisto in...
Valentine’s Day has crept up on us this year and after what seemed like a year of experimenting with #DryJan and ‘Veganuary’, some of you have only just returned to reality after the busy festive period and might find yourself...
We all know that someone who likes a challenge don’t we? The member of the group who just doesn’t seem to be content with a leisurely day on the slopes. The one who always wants to stay out that bit...
So, unless you particularly like to dress up as a pumpkin and ask strangers for out of date sweets, it is fair to say that October is not the most eventful month in the northern hemisphere. Everyone is craving those...
Early Beginnings in Kutztown, Pennsylvania Saucony, pronounced Sock-Uh-Knee, traces its roots back to 1898 when it was founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Initially, the brand focused on producing children's shoes, but it soon expanded its offerings to include Men's and Women's...
Our next chapter in our Parasol Places blog is going to focus on Canada. Having recently visited Vancouver and The Canadian Rockies, we hope that we can provide you with a few golden nuggets of insider information. Let's start with...
The amazing weather that we are having this summer has got us thinking of a trip that we made to Barcelona a couple of years ago. As much as we were in awe of The Sagrada Familla, the Cam Nou...
With our Summer Sale launching this week, we thought it might be good to take a look at one of the worlds finest sailing locations. Shocking tie in we know, but you have to try don’t you. The Whitsundays in...
When people think of the Football World Cup, many have visions of the Infamous Brazil strip, and the many famous icons to have donned it. Yellow shirt, Blue shorts, Pele, Rivaldo, Ronaldo and now Neymar. Well we thought we would...
In line with our new website launch, Parasol Store would like to introduce Parasol Places. Parasol Places will be a blog that brings you nuggets of knowledge on the most iconic and interesting hotels, restaurants, and landmarks across the globe....
