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DiCesare Designs Men’s Pumpkin Umbrella in TEMPS Magazine

DiCesare in Temps Style Magazine

When I first started DiCesare Designs, we only had one parasol design (the Parashell). Then I made another (the Kabocha) Pumpkin Parasol and from that a Women’s umbrella was made (the Rhythm) Pumpkin Umbrella. Recently, we have come out with a Men’s umbrella called the GRANDE Pumpkin Umbrella. It is similar to the Rhythm in style but larger and stronger with a more robust handle. Recently TEMPS magazine did a story on it and interviewed me about the design.

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DiCesare Designs at Creator’s Room in Matsuya Ginza

ディチェザレデザイン 日傘 松屋 銀座 雨傘

The show for the latest collection of rain umbrellas and parasols by DiCesare Designs, “Creator’s Room”, held at Matsuya Ginza has concluded. It was a great exhibition! I had the pleasure of meeting some truly fascinating guests!

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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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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.

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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.