World-class umbrellas

Does anyone here have any experience with an exceptional, world-class umbrella? As a very belated birthday gift, I've been debating asking for such an umbrella.  I'm thinking Swaine Adeney Brigg (arguably the world's finest umbrella) or something comparable (question: while in London a few years ago, I visited a different, venerable English umbrella maker that had been around for ages.  The name now escapes me, as I'm drawing a blank- does anyone know who I'm thinking of ?) I'm wondering if anyone can report on their experiences with such an umbrella, as I decide whether such an indulgence is worth it.  One of my fears, of course, is that I'll do what everybody else does with their umbrellas- lose it.  At several hundred dollars per, however, that would be a concern.  I've yet to lose my current umbrellas (a small grey Kenneth Cole and a larger Burberry) so I suspect that my knowledge of a new one's cost would be a great memory enhancer. For an example of the sort of piece I'm speaking of, think of Ralph Fiennes in The Avengers a few years ago.  (By the way, I defy anyone in this forum to find me a more glaring example of such superb style- Fiennes' pinstriped suits, Windsor-knotted English ties, bowler hats, and  umbrellas- within such a horrible movie.  Generally, movies that exhibit such style- James Bond, etc.- are quite good.  Not in this case) Thanks for your input.

That's the one, Bengal. Thank you. If anyone knows more of James Smith, or Swaine, or some other similar maker, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts.