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Rhythm Penta Pumpkin Umbrella in GOLD Magazine

DiCesare Pumpkin umbrella Gold 雑誌 magazine

GOLD magazine’s 2015 June Issue features the Rhythm Penta Pumpkin umbrella by DiCesare Designs in it’s article “New and unique rainy day fashions.”

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Super Premium Catalog – Kyoto Pumpkin Parasol

DiCesare Kyoto Pumpkin Parasol in SuperPremium Magazine

The April issue of Super Premium catalog features the Kyoto Pumpkin Parasol! A limited edition item in collaboration with Kuriyama Kobo. In collaboration with DiCesare Designs, this traditional Kimono fabric studio created a special pattern on delicate UV coated linen for the Pumpkin Parasol.

http://www.fusosha.co.jp/books/detail/9784594609849

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Kyoto Pumpkin Parasol Meeting

DiCesare Designs Artisans at Kuriyama Koubou

[Some images from the latest meeting of designer John DiCesare with the artisans at Kuriyamakoubo in Kyoto . 

The artisans are currently working on the canopy for this year’s special Kyoto Parasol collaboration item. The unique form of this item requires special attention when making the pattern for the linen fabric that will be used for the Pumpkin Parasol’s canopy.

DiCesare is constantly overwhelmed by the passion and committment to produce these very special items.
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DiCesare Designs Pumpkin Umbrella in Domani Magazine

DiCesare Pumpkin Umbrella in Domani Magazine

This month’s Domani Magazine features a wide selection of DiCesare Designs umbrellas!

Items such as the:

Rhythm 2tone Olive × Greyge

Rhythm UrbanCamo Jungle

Pumpkinbrella Super Mini Pink × Orange

Pumpkinbrella Walker White Dots on Black

All styled with a wonderful selection of apparel for every mood. Quite an exciting issue!

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DiCesare Designs at Roppongi Umbrella Shop

Parashell Parasol at Hanway Umbrella Shop

The parashell first made it’s debut at Hanway in Roppongi Hills. This is the place to go if you are looking for a one of a kind umbrella or parasol in the Tokyo area. Great staff and a wide selection for all tastes. Umbrella fanatics shouldn’t miss it.

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Parashell Parasol Maquette

Parasol Maquette by DiCesare

I’ve being working on this project for more than 12 years now. It all started with a sketch I made as a student in art school. I never let go of the idea, and continued sketching. I then started making maquettes. The 3 dimensional maquettes informed he next series of drawings which then led to the initial prototyping stage.