649
A style icon, the 649 is unique because it features Victorflex with other classic Persol design qualities. Victorflex is a system that gives the bridge maximum flexibility while standing out as an original and iconic design.
Victorflex
Created in the’30s as a derivative of Meflecto, Victorflex is a unique flexible bridge, made by inserting two steel strips into the acetate and cutting three vertical slits on the bridge. Five intricate manual steps are needed for this process. Interestingly, Victorflex is shown to it’s full potential, giving a glimpse of the steel through the acetate, on the patented dappled color Persol frames.
The persol 649S, created in 1957, became instant legend when Marcello Mastroianni wore them in the Pietro Germi film “Divorce Italian style”. A favorite of Steve Mcqueen’s both on and off the screen. 1994’s French book “qualita: scenes d’objects a l’italienne” declared it one of the objects most representative of the Italian genius of yesterday and today.
This is truly a classic. Retro, timeless styling, distinct from all the “look a like” sunglasses made today, a definite head turner, and a piece that has a place in all sunglass collections.
- Looks great on both men and women alike.
- Comes in polarized or non polarized lenses
- Note: 52mm size is recommended. 54 fits most too large.
- Can be made with RX
- Made in Italy.
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Steve McQueen remains an icon of timeless style and that’s reflected in the type of sunglasses he wore – Persols!
McQueen’s wearing 714s in these pics