I kind of find the clear umbrella romantic in that you can see the raindrops hitting and the world around you through the clearness of the plastic. Plus, Scarlett Johansson is holding one on the LOST IN TRANSLATION dvd, which is also quite romantic, you must admit.

Now you can look up and see the rain coming down on you! Kind of cool.

Embrace the rain!

This is absolutely the best idea anyone ever had for an umbrella. I bought one of these in Chinatown, and it's turned out to be the best umbrella I've ever owned. Even when it's right over your head and face, you can still see everything around you. No more bumping into people while on your rainy-day walk!