In the pantheon of men’s style titans, Steve McQueen reigns as the undisputed King of Cool. An avid motorcyclist and aviator, McQueen did many of his own high-octane stunts, was pals with Frank ...

Some shades are simply more timeless than others. Persol’s iconic sunglasses have been worn by countless icons over the year, from Jack Nicholson to Anthony Bourdain. But many Americans were ...

The model was first introduced in the 1960s and was revived at the end of last year following a slumber in the Italian sunglass maker’s archives. “We were searching for an icon that was strongly ...

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Persol aviators are practically synonymous with Steve McQueen, who made the specs one of the most coveted luxury products in the world after wearing them in 1968’s “The Thomas Crown Affair.” Even if ...

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The limited edition line, Persol 714 Steve McQueen, features a metal plaque inside the left temple with the year 1968 as a nod to the release of ‘The Thomas Crown Affair.’ By Chris Gardner If you ...

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In the pantheon of men’s style titans, Steve McQueen reigns as the undisputed King of Cool. An avid motorcyclist and aviator, McQueen did many of his own high-octane stunts, was pals with Frank ...