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33 4 | bcliving.ca UNDER MY UM-BR-ELLA, ELLA, ELLA, EH, EH, EH The Umbrella Shop has been producing beautiful, durable umbrellas in its Vancouver factory since 1935. A third- generation family business, The Umbrella Shop still uses 1950s Singer sewing machines to assemble up to 80 rain brollies a day. Best of all, umbrellas priced $20 and up come with a "life-span guarantee" that includes free sewing repairs (frame fi xes, including repairs to rivets, handles and shafts, are sub- ject to a small $5 fee). theumbrellashop.com 1 2 3 1. Poly Cotton in Yellow ($69.95), 2. Granville Onyx ($99.95), 3. Vancouver Skyline ($124.95) MEC SHOWERS PASS ELITE 2.1 JACKET MEC, founded by a group of West Coast mountaineers, is many locals' go-to spot for rain-related gear. Whether the weather calls for light or heavy precipitation, MEC rainwear is designed to cover you in a range of slick sit- uations. The Showers Pass Elite 2.1 jacket for women improves on version 2.0 with waterproof zippers. $275,mec.ca NATIVE JIMMY RAIN BOOT Native Shoes came about from a conversation that Vancouverite Damian Van Zyll De Jong had with friends on (where else?) a snowboarding trip. Deter- mined to create comfort- able, waterproof footwear, the company makes its Jimmy boots from a light- weight, environmentally- friendly foam called EVA. These durable two-tone rain boots have become a local shoe-rack staple. $113, nativeshoes.com TROUT RAINWEAR GILA RAIN JACKET While the co-founding sisters behind Trout Rain- wear do a majority of their designing in Toronto, each storm-resistant jacket in this fashionable- yet-functional women's collection is made right here in Vancouver. From the sporty Humboldt to the reversible Biwa to the trench-like Gila, even a torrential downpour doesn't stand a chance against these gorgeous coats' waterproof material, gener- ous hoods and clever, extra-long sleeves that keep hands dry. $665 at Holt Renfrew, troutrainwear.com bcliving.ca LULULEMON CARRY ME OM BAG Known for its wind-blocking, rain-busting jackets and coats, Lululemon even o ers water-resistant totes to withstand the wet stu . Roomy, with soft, polyester sides that expand when you've got more stu to lug, the Carry Me Om bag boasts a plethora of pockets to keep your yoga gear cosy and dry during a drizzle. $128, lululemon.com style shopping Right as Rain Local designers make gear that's perfectly suited to Vancouver's wet weather. by Noa Glouberman p32-33_Shop-RainGear.indd 33 2014-01-20 3:54 PM