Vintage Ted Lapidus TL 19 90 Sunglasses Black Gold Rhinestone France NOS Tag

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About this item

A new old stock Ted Lapidus TL 19 90 in deep black acetate, a bold wide rectangular frame with gold-tone twisted rope trim around each lens, rows of clear rhinestones along the outer upper corners and gold-tone hinge plaques at the temples. Fitted with blue-grey lenses and still carrying its original Ted Lapidus hangtag from French maker Lamy Jeune Fils.

Brand heritage

Ted Lapidus (1929–2008) trained with Dior and launched his own Paris label in 1951. He joined the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in 1963 and dressed stars such as Brigitte Bardot and Alain Delon. From the 1970s the house licensed sunglasses and perfumes; this frame's tag names Lamy Jeune Fils of France as maker.

Why this one is special

• New old stock, unworn, with original hangtag
• Gold rope trim and rhinestone corners, a glamorous Paris look
• Made in France by Lamy Jeune Fils (per hangtag)
• Crisp temple markings

Specifications

• Brand: Ted Lapidus Paris
• Model: TL 19 90
• Temple markings: "TED LAPIDUS PARIS" and "MADE IN FRANCE TL 19 90"
• Frame: black acetate, gold-tone rope trim and hinge plaques, clear rhinestones
• Lenses: blue-grey
• Lens width: approx. 58–60 mm
• Bridge: approx. 16–18 mm
• Temple length: approx. 135–140 mm
• Total frame width: approx. 145 mm
• Frame height: approx. 54 mm
• Era: 1970s–80s

Condition

New old stock, unworn, with the original hangtag still attached. Black acetate is glossy with no warping, rhinestones are all present and the gold trim shows no visible plating wear. Lenses are clean. Please view all photos, they form part of the description.

What's included

• Ted Lapidus TL 19 90 sunglasses
• Original Ted Lapidus / Lamy Jeune Fils hangtag on cord

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping with DHL from Cairo, Egypt.
30-day returns, buyer pays return shipping.

Ref: H225