One craft, one subject: every story here belongs to the umbrella

Jonas Hanway: The man who carried an umbrella when no one else would

MAY 26, 2026
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Jonas Hanway: The man who carried an umbrella when no one else would

From whales to fiberglass: The extraordinary evolution of the umbrella rib

MAY 26, 2026
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From whales to fiberglass: The extraordinary evolution of the umbrella rib

A short history of the umbrella: how a simple tool became a daily companion for rainy days

MAY 17, 2026
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A short history of the umbrella: how a simple tool became a daily companion for rainy days

Reviews

What other people say about Hogo.

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Exactly what I needed

The Golden Light arrived beautifully packaged and the colour is even warmer in person than online.
Hilde Vermeersch 25/05/2026

A pleasure in the rain

Antwerp means a lot of grey days, and this has become my daily companion. Light enough to forget you're carrying it
Lies Claes 24/08/2025
A Hogo umbrella
A Hogo umbrella

Arrived perfectly

The packaging alone made it feel like a gift to myself. The Golden Light is elegant and subtle, exactly what I was hoping for.
Sofie Declercq 24/05/2026
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