Storms have decided to pay a visit to Chicago the last couple days.  At the most convenient times, too - right around 5 o'clock as everyone is scrambling to get home.  Luckily, I've been able to get to my car and travel to my house without too many problems.  If I get stuck in the next deluge, I'd be lucky to have a quality umbrella from Pasotti (actually, I'd be lucky to have an umbrella that didn't blow inside-out after a strong blast of wind, as my rain protection is usually bought hastily in a time of need).  The finest fabrics and special handles are used to create unique umbrellas that live up to Pasotti's "Made in Italy" standards.

Oh, and some of their luxury umbrellas are adorned with Swarovski crystals on the exterior cloth.  I guess so the rain will be intimidated by your status and decide to fall somewhere else.