Persol Cellor Eyewear Collection

Persol has quite a history with eyewear. And time and again, the brand taps into it to find inspiration for its latest models in designs that used to be widely worn in the day. Borrowing its aesthetic from the noir and glory of the 50's, the Persol Cellor collection introduces four distinctive Clubmaster models. They bask in retro splendor, but they are sleek and ergonomically designed, as is in trend nowadays. In this limited line, the label ties together all of its eyewear-making tricks, introducing a mixed-material design that brings twice the benefits you would typically associate with acetate and metal frames.

Wearing any of the Cellor glasses can instantly whisk you away to the era from which they come. You can feel like a sharp-eyed detective who tracks an elusive thread of clues through dark streets wet with rain. Or a young, riotous beatnik— you just found refuge from that rain at some smoke-filled cafe, where you're sitting right now, scribbling another genius poem in his Bourbon-stained notebook. Or maybe, you're that cool bass cat, plucking at the strings on the stage and jazzing it like he was born with that bass in his hands. No matter which of these or any other character you fancy, the Persol Cellor collection can effortlessly give you just the right edge in a wink of an eye—or perhaps we should say, a frame.

Each model in the collection has its own distinctive style. The PO3105S and the PO3199S are polished to the point where their finish looks almost glossy. But the most standout of their features is the gracious browline in various rich acetate palettes. The two surfaces offer a contrast that is luxurious and sophisticated, and it highlights the retro shape of the frame like nothing else. The design of the bridge is clean and minimalistic, and you can see how smoothly it transitions into the frame. The comfort is improved through the addition of nose pads—adjustable, of course— allowing you to regulate the exact way they sit on your nose. This is all very elegant and yet never too flashy, so you can confidently wear either of the two with a variety of wardrobe styles.

The two other models, the PO3319S and the PO3319S, go for a much bolder design. The top portion of their acetate frames is notably thicker and has a more robust appearance. They also boast much more massive temples, with a slightly tapered shape, which lends a kind of dynamic look. This solid presence plays beautifully against the lower part, metal and sleek. The brow bar offers sharp, angular lines, but as they flow into the temples, the silhouette smoothes itself out, with the square rims getting the lower the rounder. Sitting gracefully within the metal rims, the lenses highlight the various palettes of the acetate top with their vivid tints.