Smiley Umbrella
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Smiley Umbrella

$35.00
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What looks at first like a classic black umbrella reveals a happy surprise when opened: a big, bright yellow smiley face on the design’s underside. Lightweight, portable and durable, this standard-size umbrella will make you happy when it rains.  The legend of the smiley face’s origin places it in 1971, when it was published as a symbol for happy news in the French newspaper France-Soir. Franklin Loufrani designed the smiley face for his column and invited viewers to “Take the Time to Smile!” Since then, Smiley has over become a happy icon that communicates positivity to the world. An emblem for anyone preferring to swap a narrative of despair with possibility and promise, the Smiley collection radiates a simple, universal joy.  Features of the Smiley Umbrella include: Designed to withstand windy weather with carbon fiber struts. Telescopic. Opens manually.  Coated for full UV protection so you can also use the umbrella as a sun shield. Matching slip-on carry case. Standard size - 39

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