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February 23, 2015
Persol | Showroom & Salon "Peace 81" Opens in Aoyama
Persol
Japan's First, Long-Awaited Specialist Salon
Showroom & Salon "Peace 81" Opens
Persol sunglasses, made famous by Steve McQueen in the film "The Thomas Crown Affair," and later seen on Tom Cruise in "Cocktail" and Daniel Craig as James Bond in "Casino Royale," have garnered significant attention. Now, a salon named "Peace 81," featuring a wide selection of 1990s sunglasses and deadstock items, has opened in the quiet residential area of Jingumae, Tokyo.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Photographs by SAKIHAMA Eriko
Services Unique to the Official Distributor Are Also a Draw
Persol is an Italian sunglass brand founded in 1938. The brand name, derived from the Italian for "for the sun," signifies eyewear designed to block solar rays, and it has cultivated a vast global following.
Persol is also renowned for pioneering the use of tempered glass and UV-cut lenses in sunglasses, and for developing the "flexible temple" technology, which incorporates a highly flexible resin midway through the temple arm, allowing it to bend and conform to the wearer's face and head shape. The functional design, inspired by Italian Air Force and racing goggles, has earned high praise as sunglasses that suit the discerning adult.
The newly opened salon, "Peace 81," offers a stylish and compact space showcasing not only new collections but also an extensive range of deadstock items. Post-purchase aftercare services are another significant appeal. With the warmer seasons approaching, these sunglasses are a must-have. It's certainly worth a visit.
Additionally, a Persol Fair is currently underway until June 12th (Tuesday) at "Re-Style" on the 4th floor of Isetan Shinjuku Main Building. This event focuses on womenswear, featuring collections tailored to women's lifestyles.
"Peace 81"
5-39-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Showroom
Opening Hours | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tel. 03-6427-2980
Closed | Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
Salon
Opening Hours | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
*By appointment only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
Tel. 03-6427-2983
Irregular Holidays


