"WALK ON THE WILD SIDE" with Barrington Brolly
2007 was an exciting year for Barrington Brolly. Catherine Zuber, Costume Designer, won the 2007 Tony Award for her costuming for the Broadway play, "The Coast of Utopia". As you may recall, we provided the parasols and umbrellas for this marathon Broadway play. And, although it was a small contribution, we are overjoyed at having had the opportunity.
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2008
Well, we're taking a Walk on the Wild Side, and offering you an opportunity to come along with us.
We are working on our 2008 collection of 'wild' umbrellas. 'Wild' being python-print and leopard-print. But not to worry, these creatures are given the glam treatment by being printed on 100% silk charmeuse.
That's right! 100% silk charmeuse leopard-print umbrellas, and 100% silk charmeuse python-print umbrellas. We even have some special handles imported from Italy, such as the cobra handle for the python-print; or a bamboo handle for the leopard-print. We'll have some pictures ready for your shortly.
How can Barrington Brolly offer such decadent and sexy fabrics for their umbrellas? Well, we choose only sumptuous fabrics, and unsual prints for our umbrellas. Then, we have all the fabric commercially treated for water repellency.
We are also importing small quantities of truly unique umbrella fabrics from Milan, Italy.
That's why a Barrington Brolly makes a statement. Dare to be different!
Are you brave enough to carry it off?
Barrington Brolly on 02.13.08 @ 02:48 PM CST [link] [No Comments]
Wednesday, January 10th
2007 STARTS WITH A SHIPWRECK !
2007 started with a bang - actually, a shipwreck. But since the 'shipwreck' is on the stage of the Lincoln Center Theatre on Broadway, NYC, the situation is not a bleak as it sounds.
It is with great pride that we were asked to provide parasols for the second installment of the play "The Coast of Utopia", currently playing to rave reviews at the Lincoln Center Theatre. The cast of "The Coast of Utopia" includes Billy Crudup, Richard Easton, Jennifer Ehle, Josh Hamilton, David Harbour, Jason Butler Harner, Ethan Hawke, Amy Irving, Brían F. O’Byrne, and Martha Plimpton.
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Barrington Brolly on 01.10.07 @ 04:04 AM CST [2007 STARTS WITH A SHIPWRECK !">link]
Friday, February 3rd
Barrington Brolly - 2007
If you are considering a new umbrella or a parasol for 2007, please order now so you will have your Barrington Brolly product when needed. The closer we are to the spring and summer, the longer it is for manufacturing and delivery to you.
The wide scope of our marketing plan has provided us with the opportunity to work with customers from 32 US states, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and New Mexico. Other countries are Canada, the United Kingdom, Greece, Italy, Japan, Bahamas and New Zealand.
We are also proud to have contributed our products and services to a number of projects under the direction of:
- Lincoln Center Theatre (NYC) "The Coast of Utopia - Shipwreck" *See pictures below
- Wella, USA (subsid. Proctor and Gamble)
-Center Theatre Group: The Cherry Orchard, starring Annette Bening;
-The Henry Ford;
-New York Historical Society (Slavery in New York exhibit);
-Washington State Parks (Lewis and Clark exhibit);
-Universal Studios;
-Independent Studio Services (A Series of Unfortunate Events);
-Disney: Pirates of the Carribean-Black Pearl (consultation);
-Bridal Images (Beverly Hills, CA);
-Colonial Williamsburg;
-Mystic Seaport;
-Philadelphia Theatre Company;
-Chicago Shakespeare Theatre;
-Arena Stage (Washington, DC);
-Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts;
-la Société d'Histoire IN MEMORIAM (Québec);
-Edmonton Operatic Society;
-National Arts Centre (Ottawa);
-Rideau Hall (Ottawa);
-Strawbery Banke Museum;
-QVC.
Barrington Brolly on 02.03.06 @ 02:55 AM CST [Barrington Brolly - 2007">link]
Friday, December 30th
WASHINGTON STATE, SACAJAWEA STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Lewis and Clark Expedition Umbrella, circa 1798-1806
Barrington Brolly is proud to be part of the Lewis and Clark Exhibit, located in Washington State at the Sacajawea State Park Interpretive Center.
200 years ago, an umbrella, probably looking similar to this one, was included in the equipment gathered for use by the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Although this particular 'Lewis and Clark' umbrella is non-operational, our reproduction was still carefully created using materials and manufacturing techniques readily available during that time period. Ribs were either whale bone or wood. And, as sewing machines were still some years away, umbrella or parasol canopies (as well as clothing) were hand-sewn.
Antler Handle 1
Antler Handle 2
Canopy 1
Canopy 2
Canopy 3
Ribs and Tips
Barrington Brolly on 12.30.05 @ 03:41 AM CST [WASHINGTON STATE, SACAJAWEA STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER">link]
Thursday, October 20th
THE HENRY FORD SUMMER STROLLERS
Courtesy: G.Miller, The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI (2004)
Thank-you to the Henry Ford for providing Barrington Brolly with this picture of some of their 2004 'summer strollers', using our parasols.
Some of the reproduction parasols made for the Henry Ford, were made with a double layer of Solarweave®; some parasols were silk with a lining of Solarweave®; and still others had silk lining and outside canopy, plus an inner 3rd layer of Solarweave®.
Why were the parasols made with atleast one layer of Solarweave®?
Solarweave® provides a 'cooler' shade . . . something very much appreciated by The Henry Ford Summer Strollers on those hot, sultry summer days.
What are you waiting for? You too can enjoy a cooler shade no matter where you are ! No matter which century you prefer !
Barrington Brolly on 10.20.05 @ 03:19 PM CST [THE HENRY FORD SUMMER STROLLERS">link]
Wednesday, July 6th
PARASOL FOR A SEA CAPTAIN'S LADY - SOLD/Custom Order
Appropriate colours for the Sea Captain's lady! This silk parasol will be used in a sea-side setting for the period representing 1860 - 1870. The lower edge of the navy silk half-canopy, is raveled fringe. Topping the raveled fringe is a ruffle of the same medium blue silk used for the main canopy. Both edges of the ruffle have been raveled. A navy velvet ribbon finishes the ruffle trim. Closure for this parasol is a wood button and loop. The top of the parasol is completed with a piece of navy silk gathered around the ferrule, and tied with navy blue velvet ribbon.
Trim Pop-Up
Button and Loop Closure Pop-Up
Ferrule Trim Pop-Up
Barrington Brolly on 07.06.05 @ 04:11 AM CST [PARASOL FOR A SEA CAPTAIN'S LADY - SOLD/Custom Order">link]
