Despite the challenges, both brothers still take pride in their work and enjoy experimenting with new materials.
They also make bespoke umbrellas -- even if the demands of their customers can at times be unorthodox.
"The clientele has changed a lot over the past few years," Giorgio says.
"Very recently someone asked us to make an umbrella with two handles -- one for him, one for her -- but there is only so much we can do with an umbrella."
Like many luxury products, the Maglias' business has managed to weather the recent financial crisis, winning over some of the world's most exclusive retailers and brands
Today, the company produces about 25,000 umbrellas a year, of which 90% go to Maglia's international clientele -- mostly in Japan, Europe and the United States.
At 71, Francesco shows no signs of slowing down.
Holding up one of his favorite umbrellas, he breaks into almost predictable song.
"I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain. What a glorious feeling and I'm happy again."
编者按:本文与其他几篇关于米兰的报道构成了CNN旅游休闲网站(CNNGo)系列电视节目。一开始,CNNGo电视节目的一名摄影师和两位顶级时尚模特游览了这座城市,并在本月探索了“时尚四角”,这可以说是世界上最时尚的购物区。之后他们拜访了该城最有名的伞匠。
据美国有线电视资讯网报道,他头发发白,身着粗花呢夹克,戴着副夹鼻眼镜,看上去机智敏锐,显然深谙世故。
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