Persol Eyewear Sydney | Official Persol Stockist | The Eye Piece
Persol was founded in 1917 by engineer Giuseppe Ratti to meet the demands of a new and daring age — pilots of planes and drivers of sports cars who needed eyewear capable of performing at the limits of speed and altitude. From those practical origins grew one of the most timeless and admired eyewear brands in the world — a name that has starred in the worlds of cars, adventure, and cinema for over a century.
Persol's most celebrated moment came when Marcello Mastroianni adopted the iconic 649 — a frame initially designed for the tram drivers of Turin — and transformed it into a symbol of Italian elegance that the world has never forgotten. That frame remains in production today, virtually unchanged, and continues to be one of the most recognisable and coveted sunglasses ever made. For those seeking Persol frames in Sydney, The Eye Piece is the authorised destination.
Entirely Made in Italy — Since 1917
Every Persol frame is entirely manufactured in Italy, at the historic Lauriano factory that has been producing the brand's eyewear for generations. This is not a brand that has moved its production offshore in pursuit of margin — Persol's commitment to Italian manufacturing is absolute, and it shows in every detail of every frame that leaves the workshop.
Persol models are synonymous with refined elegance and craftsmanship — handcrafted in premium acetate with the brand's signature Supreme Arrow hinge, a patented mechanism that has been a hallmark of the brand since 1938 and that remains one of the finest hinge designs in the history of eyewear. Each frame is finished to a standard that reflects more than a century of accumulated knowledge and skill.
Timeless Design That Embraces the Moment
What makes Persol remarkable is its ability to remain entirely itself while embracing the latest fashion and design trends. The brand's heritage silhouettes — the 649, the 714, the 3152 — are genuinely timeless, worn today with the same ease and authority they had in the 1950s and 1960s. Yet each season Persol also introduces new designs and colourways that keep the collection fresh, relevant, and coveted by a new generation of eyewear enthusiasts.
This balance of heritage and contemporaneity is rare in eyewear — and it is a large part of why Persol has remained one of the world's most respected optical brands for over a century.
Persol in Sydney — Hunter Street and Balmain
The Eye Piece stocks Persol eyewear at two of our locations — our Hunter Street boutique in Sydney CBD and our Balmain practice. Both locations carry a curated selection of Persol optical frames and sunglasses, with our team available to assist with frame selection and prescription fitting.
If you are looking for a specific Persol style or colourway we recommend contacting your preferred location before visiting to confirm current availability.
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The Eye Piece — Hunter Street, Sydney CBD
Shop 1, 10 Hunter Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9223 6566
Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:30pm | Sat 10:00am–5:00pm | Sun Closed
The Eye Piece — Balmain
Shop 1, 340 Darling Street, Balmain NSW 2041
Phone: (02) 8705 6488
Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm | Sat 9:00am–3:00pm | Sun Closed
To enquire about a specific Persol style or book an appointment, contact our team at Hunter Street or Balmain.