Persol is an Italian luxury eyewear brand specializing in the manufacturing of sunglasses and optical frames.

Formed in 1917 by Giuseppe Ratti, Persol originally catered to pilots and sports drivers.

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

[1] The company developed a flexible stem, known as the patented Meflecto system, which was one of the first spring hinges for eyewear.

Persol was introduced to the United States in 1962 and opened its first boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in 1991.