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![[:en]Parashell Frill parasol by DiCesare[:ja]ディチェザレデザイン パラシェル 日傘[:]](https://ddi-parashell.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/DiCesare-Parashell-Parasol.jpg)
This is my favorite Parashell parasol. I didn’t like it much when it first came out, but I’ve grown to like it more and more. I thought it might be a bit too formal, but after taking pictures with Sandra, I realized it goes well with casual outfits too.
I went down to J-Wave for an interview with Andy Pompilio this week. It was the first time that I’ve been interviewed so I have to admit, I was a little nervous. Andy did his best to make me feel relaxed enough to get through the interview smoothly. He is so laid back and that rubbed off on me
![[:en]Pumpkinbrellas and Parashell by DiCesare[:ja]Pumpkinbrellas and Parashell ディチェザレ ambiance Show[:]](https://ddi-parashell.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/ambiance-Show.jpg)
During Japan Fashion Week, an event called Ambiance will be held at Aoyama Bellcommons. At this year’s show, we had the opportunity to introduce our umbrella and parasol collection to attendees.
The Parashell parasol was the item that led me into this area of design. That being umbrella & parasol design. From the Parashell, a lot of my other items were conceived. This new umbrella series featuring an undulating canopy is called the “Rhythm” Pumpkin Umbrella. The design is unique and stylish but takes nothing away from the functionality of keeping one dry on the rainiest of days.
Photographed by my good friend and cinematographer, Matias Lasarte.
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.
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.
This is a great photo of the Parashell parasol taken at Cherry Beach in Toronto. I particularly like the way Trina is holding it tilted to the left in a playful way.
