Monday, April 20, 2009

Persol 649S

(Havana frame with Brown lens)

The Persol 649S, created in 1957, was originally designed to protect Italian tram drivers from air and dust.

(Steve McQueen in a vintage Persol Ad)

A favorite of Steve McQueen’s both on and off the screen; he also wore the folding edition of the 649S. (the Persol 714)

(Honey Tortoise frame with Brown lens)

According to the Persol website, the 649's "represent the symbol par excellence of Persol design."

(Black frame with G15 Polarized lens)

This is truly a classic. Retro, timeless styling, a definite head turner, and made in Italy

(Tortoise frame with G15 lens)


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