Persol

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Persol
Founded1917; 107 years ago (1917)
FounderGiuseppe Ratti
Headquarters,
ProductsEyewear and Sunglasses
OwnerLuxottica
Websitewww.persol.com

Persol is an Italian eyewear brand specializing in the manufacturing of sunglasses and optical frames. It is one of the oldest eyewear companies in the world and is owned by the Luxottica group. The name is derived from the Italian per il sole, meaning "for the sun". Formed in 1917 by Giuseppe Ratti, Persol originally catered to pilots and sports drivers. Currently, the company markets durable sports sunglasses. The company trademark is a silver arrow.

History

Giuseppe Ratti

In 1917 Giuseppe Ratti, owner of Berry optical, started producing his first glasses and lenses for athletes and aviators.

Beverly Hills
in 1991.

Technology

Currently all plastic Persol spectacles are made in Italy using cellulose acetate.[2]

References

  1. ^ History persol.com
  2. ^ "Quality - A Work of Persol". Luxottica Group S.p.A. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2012.

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