Police and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team: A Capsule Collection Blending Style, Technology, and Formula 1 DNA
Eyewear meets speed: a collection that merges Italian design with race-engineering excellence.
Born from the synergy between Police, a house brand of the De Rigo Vision group, and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, this capsule collection of sunglasses combines sporty aesthetics, cutting-edge materials, and a racing spirit. It’s a project that brings together two worlds—fashion and motorsport—under the banner of innovation, resulting in five bold, high-performance models.
Carbon Fiber: The Technical Heart of the Collection
The standout feature of the collection is carbon fiber, the high-tech material used in Formula 1 cars, here supplied directly by the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS team. Valued for its strength, lightness, and durability, carbon fiber is applied to the temples of each pair of glasses, transforming a mechanical component into a design detail.
This choice adds real, tangible value: each piece incorporates actual fragments from the production of the world’s most advanced race cars.
The Models: Bio-Acetate, Hexagonal Details, and Sporty Comfort
The capsule includes four core models—two made of bio-acetate (SPLR47 and SPLR48) and two of injected material (SPLR49 and SPLR50)—plus an exclusive online model, SPLR51.
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SPLR47 and SPLR48 stand out for their elegant, timeless design, featuring square and pantos shapes respectively, with bio-nylon lenses and carbon fiber inserts. They pay tribute to the refined simplicity and precise engineering shared by quality eyewear craftsmanship and high-tech race car manufacturing.
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SPLR49 and SPLR50 embrace a sportier, more dynamic style. The first has a bold, squared shape, while the second features a daring pilot cut. Both include soft rubber temple tips to ensure comfort even in active situations. Also available with advanced polarized lenses, they offer optimized visibility, even on digital screens.
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SPLR51, available exclusively online, rounds out the collection. Made from bio-acetate and offered in four color variants, it blends urban style with sustainable materials.
Each pair in the capsule is an official Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team product. To certify the authenticity and origin of the carbon fiber used, every piece comes with a hologram, an official booklet, and a customized case in the team’s iconic colors.
The Campaign: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli Front the Collection
The launch is supported by a campaign created in collaboration with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS team. Featured are George Russell, a returning face of Police, and Kimi Antonelli, a rising Formula 1 star. Together, they embody the values of boldness, innovation, and determination that define both the racing world and the brand’s identity.
“The co-branding with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is a major opportunity to strengthen Police’s international visibility,” said Michele Aracri, CEO of De Rigo Vision. “We’re excited to welcome Antonelli, a young talent who perfectly represents our values.”
