FOX UMBRELLAS - Croydon, Surrey

The Heritage: Founded in 1868, Fox Umbrellas revolutionized the industry by introducing the steel tube frame (invented by Samuel Fox). Hand-made in England, their umbrellas have shielded British royalty, John F. Kennedy and countless City of London executives from the rain.

The Verdict: The gold standard of the British umbrella. A Fox umbrella is rolled so tightly it doubles as a walking stick, offering an elegant, lifetime defense against the UK’s weather.

Core Products: Solid stick umbrellas, tube frame umbrellas and telescopic umbrellas.

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