Persol
Founded in Turin by Giuseppe Ratti in 1917, Persol is one of the oldest sunglasses brands in the world. Over 100 years old, Persol's roots are still grounded in unmatched craftsmanship. Every frame is made by hand in Italy, still scrupulously perfect, complex and precise.
The hand crafted frames are made of acetate, a natural material derived from cotton, and powdered pigments are blended within to form colour variations that can only be found in Persol sunglasses. Crystal lenses are a point of pride for Persol, representing quality and excellence, most models use lenses made from the most precious optical material of natural origin guaranteeing protection and visual clarity. The arms of Persol sunglasses feature Meflecto, the world’s first flexible stem system designed for maximum comfort by eliminating pressure on the head from the arms of glasses
Persol's famous folding aviator style sunglasses were worn by Steve McQueen in the film The Thomas Crown Affair and more recently Daniel Craig could be seen wearing Persol sunglasses in the James Bond films.