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Ted Lapidus Paris TL Monogram Canvas Vintage Tote Bag

Ted Lapidus Paris TL Monogram Canvas Vintage Tote Bag

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Brown Ted Lapidus Tote/Travel Bag – Vintage 1980s-1990s, TL monogram canvas.

A bag by Ted Lapidus Paris, made of all-over "TL" monogram coated canvas with leather trim – the iconic signature of the house, comparable to the great monogram canvases of French luxury brands. A generous and versatile 55 x 40 cm tote silhouette, in a sober and timeless brown color. The perfect companion for everyday use and travel.

Very good overall condition – canvas and lining excellent, slight signs of wear under the bag and on the corners, normal for a vintage piece. Solid and ready-to-wear piece.

Ted Lapidus Paris – relaxed Parisian luxury, pioneer of French luxury ready-to-wear.

History

Founded in Paris in 1951 by Ted Lapidus, a Russian-born designer trained in Japan, the eponymous house quickly established itself as one of the most innovative in French fashion. Ted Lapidus was a pioneer: he democratized luxury ready-to-wear, invented unisex style in the 1960s, and created silhouettes inspired by military and safari aesthetics – codes that profoundly influenced international fashion. The 1980s-1990s represented a period of prominence for Ted Lapidus leather goods: bags carefully constructed and, above all, the famous "TL" monogrammed canvas – an iconic signature of the house, printed all-over on the entire bag, with meticulous leather finishes. A pattern recognizable among all, a symbol of Ted Lapidus's relaxed luxury and Parisian savoir-faire, comparable to the grand monogrammed canvases of other French luxury houses. This brown Ted Lapidus tote/travel bag is the perfect expression of this spirit: a generous and versatile silhouette, the all-over "TL" monogrammed canvas with leather finishes, a sober and timeless brown color – the ideal everyday and travel companion, signed by a great name in Parisian fashion.

Period & Origin

1980s – 1990s · France (Ted Lapidus House, Paris) Vintage bag from the golden age of Ted Lapidus leather goods — a period when the house produced its famous bags in all-over "TL" monogrammed canvas with leather trim. An authentic testament to the casual Parisian luxury of the 1980s-1990s.

Status

Very good overall condition. Monogram canvas and interior lining in excellent condition. Light signs of wear under the bag and on the bottom corners — normal for a worn vintage piece, with no impact on use. No structural defects. Solid and ready-to-wear piece.

Measurements

Width21.65 inches cm
Depth20 cm cm
Handle length22.8 in cm

Materials & care

Materials: Monogrammed coated canvas "TL" (all-over) Leather trim Ted Lapidus House, Paris Care: Clean the canvas with a slightly damp cloth Do not immerse in water Maintain the leather with a suitable nourishing product Keep away from direct heat and humidity Store preferably padded to maintain its shape

Delivery

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Terms of purchase

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