Where to find the best statement umbrellas in Melbourne

As we leave summer behind and embrace the cold snap, it’s the perfect time to up your umbrella game. From colourful prints to compact designs, here are some of the best to buy for winter.

• Mini umbrella

• Melbourne's strongest umbrella

• Leopard print umbrella

• Aboriginal artwork umbrellas

• Colour-changing umbrella

Marimekko Unikko mini umbrella

For this winter’s happiest umbrella, head to Marimekko’s extensive, light-filled store in Emporium. The Unikko is named after the iconic poppy design featured across the top, and transforms into one of this season’s smallest umbrellas. Perfect to pop into your bag without adding unnecessary bulk.

Cult-status Blunt umbrellas

At North Melbourne’s Make Designed Objects you’ll find everything chic in the world of design. So it’s no surprise they carry one of the most coveted umbrellas – the uniquely shaped Blunt. Touted to be the world’s strongest umbrella, it's rated to a Force 11 wind tunnel. Blunt umbrellas come in a range of pop colours and fun designs. Head in store to see what's on offer this season.

Animal-inspired umbrellas

Add a pop of animal print to your outfit with this Clifton umbrella from David Jones. With a compact design, you can tuck it away in your bag when the rain clouds clear. Other styles worth checking out at DJs include the Original Duckhead range. Available in loads of fun prints, they're recognised by their quirky birch wood duck-shaped handles.

Aboriginal artwork umbrellas

Shield yourself from the elements with a literal piece of art. Museums Victoria Store has a stunning range of umbrellas featuring paintings by First Nations artists. Royalties from each umbrella sold go straight back to the artist and their community. We love how Tina Martin's reverse-folding style has the print hidden on the inside.

Magical umbrella for kids

Keen to get your kids their own umbrella when the rain sets in? Struggling to keep them under it, and out of puddles? Try this cute Floss and Rock colour changing umbrella from Stranger Than Paradise Gifts in North Melbourne. The patterns change when it gets wet, then change back again when it’s dry. It’s a little bit of magic for a gloomy day.