I was recently sent a few pairs of sunglasses to check out from a new brand, SPINE, an eyewear company that is targeting fashion forward consumers who lead active lifestyles. What does that mean? Sunglasses that are high on design (and on technology); sports sunglasses that don’t look like wrap-around eyewear from the 90s (you know what I mean).

Inspired by the interaction between vertebrae, SPINE is crafted with continual flexibility, and will morph to fit any face shape or head size – providing optimal comfort, fit and durability. Constructed with patented micro injected metal (MiM) hinges, there are no screws used in the working mechanism. Even better, the temples shut automatically when removed from the face minimizing the wear and tear of the frame. Suggested retail is $199 (a deal).

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The three models are all based on classic menswear eyewear shapes – in fact, until you look closely at the hinges, you have no idea theses aren’t some pair of ‘designer’ sunglasses. I took these babies out for a run and they performed well. I thought I should step it up a notch and took them with me on some of the highest roller coasters in North America – and they didn’t even budge.

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Christian has been a cultural and style junkie since the age of 6; while most kids were swiping cookies, he was swiping his grandfathers' Patek Philippe. Raised to appreciate art, fashion,design and  literature (yeah, this one actually reads) by a single mother fondly called Jackie-O. Christian quickly went from childhood cultural capital thief to academia protégé. Referred to as the cat's meow by some, too clever by half by others, Christian eschewed the academic life and ran away to join the circus -the fashion circus. Several well-appointed positions later and a career on the rise would be most people's dream but it was time to say fuck off and start all over again.

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