Persol is a brand that makes eyewear for no-nonsense people, and Persol sunglasses are now an integral part of that functional, elegant collection. The brand name receives most of its attention from the men’s models, some of which frequently appear in Hollywood movies where leading men creating iconic looks in partnership with the storied brand.

Persol, you see, is a veteran in the industry, having begun operations in Italy way back in 1917. Originally crafted for pilots and sports drivers, their lenses and frames have a solid reputation for innovation and design excellence in their own class. Few people know that Persol created the industry’s first flexible stem a major development in the move toward lightweight frame materials.

Even so, it wasn’t until 1991 that the first Persol boutique opened its doors on Rodeo Drive, and today the brand is part of the luxury conglomerate known as the Luxottica group, which also owns Ray-Ban and Oakley and makes sunglasses and prescription lenses for many other well-known fashion brands. Persol sunglasses, then, are part of a massive effort to ensure that the world’s eyes are well-covered.

These lenses are more traditional than many other brands we carry, so you won’t find lots of bells and whistles here. What you will find is plenty of class. For them, fashion and function are forever intertwined, such that one can and should not exist without the other. The classic features of the brand’s best styles haven’t changed much – they haven’t had to.

Therefore, the exclusive models of Persol sunglasses we’ve featured here will please several senses at once. Your eyes will love the expressive details and colors of each model’s features. You hands will feel the care and precision that make each pair a true original.

Most importantly, your mind will reflect on the savvy sense of style you’ll carry with you when you’re wearing these sunglasses.