Collection: Persol Eyeglasses

Persol Eyewear

In the midst of World War I, Giuseppe Ratti was working as an optician for his family’s business when introduced the Persol Protector. Intuition, ingenuity, innovation and quality made Protector glasses the choice of several air forces around the world, including the United States.Ratti introduced a glare-reducing pair of spectacles dubbed The Protector, designed specifically for pilots.During this period they were worn by flying, driving and motorcycling aces– D’Annunzio, De Pinedo, Ferrarin, Chiron, Nazzaro, Fangio, Opessi, Bolognini and Ghersi to name but a few of their most famous users.The 50’s marked the birth of the Silver Arrow, Persol’s unmistakable symbol: a hinge decorated with an arrow on the stem, inspired by the swords of ancient warriors.The Protector Persol glasses were born.

Persol Optical The revolutionary Glasses

The extraordinary characteristics of this innovative product were its neat design, crystal lenses (the pride of Persol), the Silver Arrow (both a functional detail and unmistakable decorative element) and the Meflecto patent, a system studied to make the stems flexible and offer maximum comfort. Persol had always paid to technological innovation and care for its products. Indeed, it took part in several expeditions to test its lenses at high altitudes and in the desert, verifying their performance in extreme conditions, and to experiment with the use of innovative materials.In the 2020 collection, Persol celebrates the glamour of ’70s stars with vintage references. However, the past is always modernized by lenses and acetates in new colour combinations. There are plenty of novelties featuring eclectic shapes and sartorial finishes that combine metallic shades with slim acetate covers. The brand continues its evolution with new elements that perfectly integrate with Persol’s unmistakable style. Acetate and metal collection for all those who are looking for both elegance and eclecticism. Those who love understated styles without sacrificing a tailored flair will really appreciate these metal glasses with an acetate cover. The panto design, which features the new inverted V-bridge, has rounded corners. An hystorical brand worn by some of the most famous artists of all time,from time to time, entrusted its public image to some exceptional figures: Ornella Muti, Jean Alesi and Carol Alt to the extraordinary actress Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Alessandro Del Piero, Filippo Inzaghi and Steve McQueen. Persol,where, function meets sexy Italian style.