INSPIRATION Series 1: Umbrellas & Art

We're forever seeking inspiration for new designs, whether it be from magazines, shop windows, travel or artworks. With the 3rd collection of GINA & MAY umbrellas in development we thought we'd share with you a series of our favourite shots of umbrellas that have inspired us along the way. First up, umbrellas that have featured in artworks. More series to follow....

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat. I just adore how the curved shape of the umbrellas are repeated throughout, from the women's bustles to the curl of the monkey's tail and the crook of the gentleman's cane. J'adore!

Here's two very poignant works from Banksy titled Umbrella & Boy and Girl with Umbrella, created in response to Hurricane Katrina and the associated levee failures.

Another clever artwork, this time from the Surrealist René Magritte, Hegel's Holiday, and a beautiful Renoir titled The Umbrellas. 

Update on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 2:28PM by GINA & MAY

INSPIRATION Series 2:  Creative Styling

We love colour at GINA & MAY and we love the image of these colourful floating umbrellas!

The umbrella dress (print ad for Orbit Mist) is pretty cute too.

Image on left from http://www.flickr.com/photos/lbenjamin/2695567575/in/photostream/

Snapped at Sculpture by the Sea Bondi

Visiting Sculpture by the Sea 2011 on a wet day with our umbrellas in tow, we couldn't help but frame "Topsy" and "Carnivale" within Jane Gillling's quirky work Provenance (a gilt frame). A rather delightful portrait we think!

Playful Window Display from LILY & THE WEASEL

Check out this truly playful window display of GINA & MAY umbrellas from Melbourne store "Lily & The Weasel"! Full of gorgeous gifts and homewares, this unique and very stylish store is fast approaching its 1st birthday. Find them at 173 Swan Street, Richmond VIC or phone +61 3 9421 1008.

New Collection Update

The lively new range of rain umbrellas from GINA & MAY is due to arrive in store in approximately three weeks time. Expect new colourways such as luscious oranges, hot reds and bright yellow, as well as classic black and white. You can start browsing (or purchasing) from the full range when it's posted to the website within two weeks (by July 14). A second sneak peek is below! 

New Range on Show at Life Instyle Sydney

GINA & MAY will be showcasing its 2011 collection at Life Instyle Sydney in February. For all enquiries, please phone +61 407 421 099 or email gina@ginaandmay.com.