Treading Spring Storms with a Splash of Style.

On the Runway Section

Hot picks from MOA® Trend Specialist Sara Rogers

Your style doesn’t have to get soaked just because it’s raining outside. From patterned umbrellas to gorgeous galoshes, this season’s chic rain gear will have you jumping in puddles.

Trench Coat
Nordstrom
Trenches are hot this season, and no one does this classic coat style better than Burberry!

Nylon Backpack
Tumi
140 West Market
Made of water resistant nylon, this Alpha Backpack from Tumi is perfect for city dwellers on the go.

Fedora
Puma
106 North Garden
Just like Gene Kelly – you’ll be singin’ in the rain in fashionable fedora styles this season.

Umbrella
Fossil
262 East Broadway
Chic, modern prints transform the umbrella from a rainy day staple to a fashion accessory.

Waterproof Watch
Swatch
162 East Broadway
This funky timepiece from Swatch is water-resistant up to 20 meters and shock proof.

Onward Style is Lavender’s exclusive column written by Sara Rogers, MOA® Trend Specialist. Sara has worked in the fashion industry for more than 20 years as a model, fashion specialist, wardrobe therapist, and television host.

As the Trend Specialist and Personal Shopper for Mall of America®, her “office” spans 4.2 million square feet and more than 520 stores, providing her with extensive resources to research what’s hot in retail trends.