Who owns Persol?
Persol is owned by EssilorLuxottica (France, EPA: EL), which has owned the brand since 1995.[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- EssilorLuxottica SA reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Charenton-le-Pont
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Founded
- 1917
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Accessories & footwear › Eyewear
- Parent ticker
- EPA: EL
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Persol
Persol is a made-in-Italy eyewear brand that made its debut in 1917 and was acquired by Luxottica in 1995. EssilorLuxottica presents it as the heir to an Italian culture of craftsmanship and says its designs have made it a favourite in the world of cinema. It is one of the group's proprietary brands, alongside Ray-Ban, which Luxottica bought four years later.
Ownership timeline of Persol
- 1995 – present EssilorLuxottica [1] reported
Where Persol sits in EssilorLuxottica
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Persol?
The parent company of Persol is EssilorLuxottica, a publicly listed company headquartered in France.
Is Persol Italian or French?
Persol originated in Italy in 1917, but it is owned today by EssilorLuxottica, which is headquartered in France. So Persol is an Italian-origin brand under French ownership.
Since when has EssilorLuxottica owned Persol?
EssilorLuxottica has owned Persol since 1995.
Is Persol still owned by EssilorLuxottica?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Persol is still owned by EssilorLuxottica. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] EssilorLuxottica 2025 Universal Registration Document — EssilorLuxottica, Annual report, published 6 March 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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