Patrick Dempsey creates eyewear with Porsche Design
Porsche Design is expanding its relationship with actor Patrick Dempsey from ambassador to designer.
Dempsey has been the face of the California company since 2021 and is now working with Porsche Design on a set of jointly designed prescription sunglasses and frames.
The Porsche Design Eyewear by Patrick Dempsey collection will feature their shared initials, PD, and aim to reference L Dempsey's love of motorsport and their shared passion for precision.
The limited-edition capsule includes P'8965 sunglasses in a black-gray-blue as well than a black-grey color combination and the P'8754 prescription frame in either gray-black or gold-black. The goggles, which are made with carbon fiber, will come in two sizes - 52-17-140 and 54-17-145 - and are limited to 1,500 pieces in each colorway.
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Patrick Dempsey worked closely with the company on the design of the parts."I have long been fascinated by the carbon fiber components of my Porsche 991 Carrera", said said Dempsey. “They are light, robust and absolutely reliable. During a race, the driver and the car are exposed to enormous forces. Even in the most difficult conditions, the driver must be able to rely 100% on his equipment at all times, so I didn't want to compromise on the quality of the glasses edition either."
Sunglasses will cost between $495 and $525 and prescription models will cost $565. They will be sold at Porsche Design retail stores and select specialty retailers.
"Porsche has always held a special place in my life," Dempsey said. “Whether as a racing driver or co-owner of a racing team, the brand exudes a particular passion and performance for me that I have always felt connected to. This is precisely why I appreciate Porsche Design as a brand for the highest quality and functionality. Today, actively participating in the process of designing and creating an eyewear edition that bears my name makes me very happy and honored. The exchange with the design experts was very exciting and inspiring.”
Porsche Design is expanding its relationship with actor Patrick Dempsey from ambassador to designer.
Dempsey has been the face of the California company since 2021 and is now working with Porsche Design on a set of jointly designed prescription sunglasses and frames.
The Porsche Design Eyewear by Patrick Dempsey collection will feature their shared initials, PD, and aim to reference L Dempsey's love of motorsport and their shared passion for precision.
The limited-edition capsule includes P'8965 sunglasses in a black-gray-blue as well than a black-grey color combination and the P'8754 prescription frame in either gray-black or gold-black. The goggles, which are made with carbon fiber, will come in two sizes - 52-17-140 and 54-17-145 - and are limited to 1,500 pieces in each colorway.
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Patrick Dempsey worked closely with the company on the design of the parts."I have long been fascinated by the carbon fiber components of my Porsche 991 Carrera", said said Dempsey. “They are light, robust and absolutely reliable. During a race, the driver and the car are exposed to enormous forces. Even in the most difficult conditions, the driver must be able to rely 100% on his equipment at all times, so I didn't want to compromise on the quality of the glasses edition either."
Sunglasses will cost between $495 and $525 and prescription models will cost $565. They will be sold at Porsche Design retail stores and select specialty retailers.
"Porsche has always held a special place in my life," Dempsey said. “Whether as a racing driver or co-owner of a racing team, the brand exudes a particular passion and performance for me that I have always felt connected to. This is precisely why I appreciate Porsche Design as a brand for the highest quality and functionality. Today, actively participating in the process of designing and creating an eyewear edition that bears my name makes me very happy and honored. The exchange with the design experts was very exciting and inspiring.”
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