Vintage Persol Ratti PF-801 Pininfarina Shield Sunglasses
Deadstock • Unworn • All Original • Made in Italy
An extraordinary example of late-1980s Italian design history.
This rare Persol Ratti PF-801 was produced during the celebrated Persol x Pininfarina collaboration era — a partnership between Persol and legendary Italian automotive designer Sergio Pininfarina, the visionary behind some of Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and Lancia’s most iconic automotive designs.
The influence is immediate.
From the aerodynamic wrap silhouette to the sculpted browline and futuristic shield profile, every detail reflects the sleek performance-oriented design language that made Pininfarina world renowned.
The deep ruby red original lenses paired against the gloss black frame create an unmistakable archive-level aesthetic that still feels incredibly modern today.
An exceptional crossover piece between:
- Italian industrial design
- luxury eyewear
- automotive history
- archive fashion
- and vintage Persol collecting
Condition
DEADSTOCK / Unworn.
All original including original factory ruby red lenses.
Frame retains outstanding gloss and presentation throughout. Minor signs of age/storage may be present consistent with decades of preservation.
Original Pininfarina branding and Persol Ratti markings remain intact.
The pictures tell the story!
Details
- Persol Ratti
- Model: PF-801
- Pininfarina collaboration
- Made in Italy
- Gloss black frame
- Original ruby red lenses
- Sculpted wrap/shield silhouette
- Futuristic late-80s Italian design language
-
Original Persol Ratti markings intact
Size
Approximate Measurements:
- Lens Width: ~63mm
- Bridge: ~15mm
- Temple Length: 135mm
- Oversized fit
Lens
Original factory ruby red lenses.
The rich saturated red tone is one of the defining features of the piece and gives the frame its unmistakable futuristic motorsport aesthetic.
Authentication
Authenticated and inspected by Second Chance Authenticators™.
100% Authentic (always guaranteed).
Collector Notes
Pieces from the Persol Ratti Pininfarina collaboration are becoming increasingly difficult to source — especially in deadstock condition with original lenses and intact branding.
This is not simply vintage Persol eyewear
This is a wearable piece of Italian design history.
Included
Original vintage Persol soft case included.
Features the classic gold Persol script logo on rich brown leatherette with original snap-button closure.
An iconic accessory from the Persol Ratti era that perfectly complements the automotive-inspired design language of the PF-801 collaboration pieces.
Shows beautiful vintage character consistent with age while remaining fully functional and highly displayable for collectors.
RETURNS
WE DO NOT OFFER RETURNS ON LUXURY ITEMS OR LIMITED EDITION ITEMS. BY PURCHASING, YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF FINAL SALE.
Notes
NO STOCK PHOTOS USED.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
We strive to provide white-glove service and exceptional communication throughout the buying experience.
SEE THE WORLD THROUGH A NEW LENS®.
