Persol glasses & sunglasses in Manchester
Italian since 1917. The arrow on the hinge says it all.
Designer Persol glasses & sunglasses, chosen with you and fitted to your prescription by hand at our practices across Manchester, Cheshire and West Yorkshire.
The silver arrow on the hinge that marks every Persol frame.
Turin, 1917.
Giuseppe Ratti, a Turin optician and photographer, began making glasses and lenses for pilots and sportsmen in 1917. The name comes from the Italian “per il sole”, meaning “for the sun”.
Between the 1930s and 1950s Persol added the Meflecto flexible temple and the silver arrow on the hinge, said to be inspired by ancient warriors’ swords. Steve McQueen wore his own folding 714s in The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), and the producers kept them in the film. Persol is part of EssilorLuxottica.
From the house to the frame.
- 01The Supreme ArrowThe silver arrow on the hinge that marks every Persol frame.
- 02Meflecto templesA flexible temple system that adapts to the head for a comfortable fit.
- 03The 714 and 649The folding 714 made famous by Steve McQueen, and the 649 it was developed from.
Persol eyewear
You would rather be remembered than noticed.
Someone who likes Italian craft, film-star history and frames that last for years. Not sure it’s you? That’s what your styling session is for. We’ll tell you honestly, and show you what is.
The frames
A few pieces from the collection. In the practice there is far more: optical frames, sunglasses and new arrivals every season. Tap any frame and we’ll set it aside for you to try.
Ask us what is on the shelf this week. Tell us the shape or model you love and we will have it ready for your styling session.
Designer frames from £150 · With your prescription, measured and fitted by hand
Try Persol on, with someone who knows.
A free styling session with a dispensing optician, at any of our five practices. No obligation to buy.
Where to try Persol in Manchester, Cheshire & West Yorkshire.
We bring Persol in for you to try at any of our five practices, with no obligation. Book a free styling session, tell us it’s Persol you want to see, and the frames will be waiting for you.
- CheadleAbra & CoBrought in for you to tryOur Cheadle practice →
- MiddletonAbra & CoBrought in for you to tryOur Middleton practice →
- Heald GreenAshworth OpticiansBrought in for you to tryOur Heald Green practice →
- WinsfordWinsford Eye & FootcareBrought in for you to tryOur Winsford practice →
- HeckmondwikeArmitage OpticiansBrought in for you to tryOur Heckmondwike practice →
In south Manchester we are in Cheadle and Heald Green, in north Manchester in Middleton, in Cheshire in Winsford and in West Yorkshire in Heckmondwike. See every house we work with in luxury and designer eyewear in Manchester, or how free eyewear styling works.
Asked about Persol.
Where can I buy Persol glasses in Manchester?
In south Manchester at Abra & Co in Cheadle and Ashworth Opticians in Heald Green, and in north Manchester at Abra & Co in Middleton. We also have practices in Winsford, Cheshire, and Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. We bring Persol in for you to try at whichever practice suits you. Book a free styling session and a dispensing optician will help you choose, then measure and fit the frame to your prescription.
Also on our shelves.
