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DiCesare Designs at Matsuya Ginza

DiCesare Designs at Matsuya Ginza

Once again DiCesare Designs items were on display at Matsuya Ginza Department Store the biggest umbrella show in Japan! This year we displayed our latest collection at our booth beneath a great display of several hundred hanging umbrellas in Matsuya’s main hall. I got a chance to meet a lot of interesting people and see their reaction to the designs. It was also interesting to see their reaction to my at times incomprehensible Japanese language skills. An annual event not to be missed by any umbrella connaisseur.

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J-wave Interview with Designer DiCesare

DiCesare Pompilio Jwave umbrella parasol

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.

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Bushoan Collaboration Parashell Parasol

Bushoan Kimono DiCesare Parashell 明日館

先日、着物メーカーの武松庵とコラボレーション日傘シリーズを作らせていただいた。出来上がった商品は素晴らしいものでした。

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彫刻への情熱

DiCesare Sculpted Wood Hinge

彫刻は私の情熱だ。子供の頃からそうでした。私にとって傘やパラソルのデザインは、彫刻と建築の中間に位置する。試作品のために木彫りをすることもある。還元的な彫刻は私の得意分野ではないかもしれませんが、多くの喜びをもたらしてくれます。

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DiCesare – Ambiance Fashion Event

Pumpkinbrellas and Parashell by DiCesare

日本ファッション・ウィーク期間中、青山ベルコモンズでアンビアンスというイベントが開催されます。今年のショーでは、私たちの傘と日傘のコレクションを来場者に紹介させていただきました。

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Rhythm Pumpkin Umbrella

black & white Pumpkinbrella shots

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.

 

リズム 1トーン 雨傘

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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.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.