Persol

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

Persol is an Italian luxury 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.