The storm system that s blown in from the Midwest is set to pummel the East Coast with the last of April s showers today—and you only have to take a quick scroll through your Instagram feed to know that inclement weather fronts are sweeping the globe. As the month draws to a close, we scour our favorite accounts to see how people the world over are capturing the bittersweet allure of a rainy day. Artist **Laurie Simmons **s snapshot of the bamboo forest in Arashiyama on the outskirts of Kyoto is nothing short of enchanting, and photographer **Mario Sorrenti **s cloudy view of the Eiffel Tower evokes the city s most melancholy mood. Cate Blanchett shows that she can make anything red-carpet-ready in her chic raincoat, and clearly model Binx Walton won t lose her cool in London s drizzle—even if she has lost her umbrella.
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