Persol sunglasses have been famous for their durable sunglasses since the early 1900's, where they were first predicted by founder Giuseppe Ratti. Nearing the late 1900's, Persol opened its first boutique on American soil, and the Persol brand was immediately established. With Persol sunglasses being featured on many famous actors (including Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig as James Bond), the brand has now grown into a multimillion dollar men's and women's designer eyewear company. Persol eyeglasses and frames are now available with the same balance of style and durability. The word Persol derives from the Italian phrase 'for the sun' (per il sole).