1970s Ted Lapidus Sunglasses | Archive 0314
$15.00 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
A bold expression of 1970s French eyewear, this Ted Lapidus frame captures the era’s shift toward oversized silhouettes and high-impact color. The deep red acetate is paired with sculptural metal tubing at the temples, creating a distinctive contrast between warmth and structure. Produced during the period when Parisian fashion houses expanded into accessories, this piece reflects Ted Lapidus’ ability to translate couture sensibility into everyday design, with a more daring, saturated palette. Frame Model: Unknown Decade: 1970s Country of Origin: France Lenses: Original rose gradient lenses Condition: Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age Measurements: Unknown Provenance Sourced from Marta, an 85-year-old collector in Miami who spent decades traveling the world in search of rare eyewear. Historical Context Founded in Paris in 1951 by Ted Lapidus, the French fashion house became known for bringing a youthful, street-influenced spirit into couture, with sharply cut clothing, military references, and an early embrace of unisex styling. Lapidus developed a distinctive aesthetic through precise tailoring and inventive details, including his signature anchor-and-fleur-de-lis emblem inspired by military medals. The house entered eyewear in 1970, when Ted Lapidus introduced a distinctive four-cornered sunglasses design inspired by an attaché case. The eyewear reflected the brand’s modern Parisian character through geometric silhouettes, strong proportions, and graphic detailing.
