These sunglasses were designed by Jean Claude Killy in collaboration with the Cartier Eyewear company in the late 80's. The frame material is carbon fiber, making it light but also extremely rigid. 100% handmade in France, these are super rare and very eye-catching. It has a unique design and safety features, created by Jean Claude Killy himself (a olympic skier): -The hinges are designed to break away safely on impact so as to prevent eye injury -The nose piece/rest is free-floating with a spring for shock absorption/comfort -The ear pieces at the ends actually rotate, with one position offering quick putting on/taking off and the other position hooking over the ear for a VERY secure fit. (You can literally shake your head hard and these things will stay put. Killy Technical Eyewear Ultra Rare Luxury Vintage Aviator Sunglasses - COLLECTOR - THE FRENCH LUXURY - JEAN CLAUDE KILLY 469-78 006 - SELECT YOUR COLOR BY EMAIL ( BLUE, WHITE, GREEN, RED) - BRAND NEW UNWORN CONDITION -- ORIGINAL CASE WITH THE ITEM. Original product into its original packaging !!! please contact me for information!! The Jean Claude Killy Modified Aviator in Molded Carbon Made in France, the glasses are constructed of carbon fiber and designed with a nose piece to absorb shock, rotating tips to keep the glasses from falling off, double springs at the temple for safety and a protective brow bar to absorb a frontal jolt. Jean-Claude Killy (wikipedia) of France, the legendary Olympic gold medalist in Downhill Skiing, has helped develop sunglasses designed for serious athletes. Killy agreed to lend his name to the eyewear with one major stipulation: that the design team create a product that he could wear skiing down a "Couloir", a steep mountain snow chute. These are some of the most beautiful glasses ever made.
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