Blunt Metro x Kelly Thompson 2024

The latest limited edition collaboration between BLUNT and celebrated Kiwi-born botanical illustrator, Kelly Thompson. Infused with the rich, warm tones of the season, the stunning design unfolds into a graceful ode to autumn.

Can you tell us the design process behind this beautiful canopy?

When I started working on my second brolly for BLUNT, I was having a moment of joy in my garden seeing my echinacea plant delivering so many stunning flowers, they quickly became the first thing I wanted to draw. I also had an image collection of plants that I admired purely for their aesthetics, so I knew I had to get them in there somewhere.

Initially, I had been considering using blue and green tones, this was where the first colour draft started, but it just never quite felt right. I kept thinking about how much everyone wanted my past pink one after it sold out, so I decided to move back to warm tones and this instantly felt better.

I would say this design certainly pulls from my first design, but with a slightly more autumnal palette twist. The green one will have to come later!


Metro is the go-to umbrella for days where you’re not sure what's on the horizon. It conveniently fits in your handbag, tote, or backpack so you’re always prepared, whatever the weather.

An auto-open button pops open the canopy for instant coverage at your fingertips. Built with unique 360° spinning technology, the Metro’s canopy is designed to elegantly handle knocks when navigating narrow spaces.

Coverage
-100cm (Sized perfectly for one)

Specs
-Open Diameter:100 cm
-Closed Length 37.5 cm
-Weight 385 g