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DiCesare Designs at Hankyuu Men’s Osaka – The Lobby

DiCesare Grande umbrella Lobby Osaka

Grande Men’s Pumpkin Umbrella arrives at The Lobby in Hankyuu Men’s Osaka. A bookstore and cafe for those who love fashion, art, design, and music.

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Polkadot Parashell Parasol in Montreal

Parashell Parasol by DiCesare Designs

It’s been several years since I started designing umbrellas and parasols in Japan. Sometimes I wonder how I ended up here, but one thing is certain: it’s truly enjoyable work.
This is a photo of a Parasol parasol taken in Montreal, in front of the very colorful Palais des congrès.

 

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J-wave Interview with Designer John 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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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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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.

 Photographed by my good friend and cinematographer, Matias Lasarte.