We’ve loved the original Porsche sunglasses when they first came out in 1978, and we’re happy to say that back in a big way! Even better than they were before, the design is now rendered in titanium and so they’re lighter and more comfortable. The design will always be a classic. Jennifer Stano’s Sunglasses One look…
Category: Porsche Design
Porsche Design was founded in 1972 by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, one of the principal designers of the Porsche 911.
Their first product was a matte black chromed steel chronograph.
All of the studio’s works are distinguished by a clear and functional design language, careful selection of materials and
high-quality workmanship, which combines artisan tradition with state-of-the-art technology.
Porsche Design has designed bathrooms, washing machines, furniture, knives,TVs, desk lamps, tobacco pipes with air-cooled engine inspired fins, pens made out of brake lines, computer monitors, computer external hard drives, coffee makers, and even a grand piano .
The products are designed at the Porsche Design Studio in Zell am See, Austria.
A sought-after style icon, P’8478 sunglasses were designed by FA Porsche and was Porsche Design’s first foray into eyewear. The design of this classic item has remained unchanged since 1978, the only difference being the use of ultra-light titanium. Porsche Design Eyewear is manufactured in Japan and Italy.
Typical Day
It was another typical day at Dan Deutsch Optical Outlook, Beverly Hills. Actor Michael Nouri was pleased to run into long time acquaintance, bassist Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire in the store. Dan had told White that he wanted to make him a custom set of gradient lenses for his vintage Porsche Carrera’s…