Serial Number: FP0287
Status: Display
Description:
Ted Lapidus Paris - Batelco Memorabilia Stainless steel silver barrel finish with engraved emblem on the clip.
Ted Lapidus was a French Fashion designer. He was born in Paris and was the son of a Russian Jewish tailor. He was considered the creator and pioneer of the unisex fashion look and is credited with introducing a military and safari look into haute couture.
In 1957, Lapidus had opened his first boutique in Paris with the financial backing of his friend, the singer Charles Aznavour. By mid seventies, he had a chain of over 35 Lapidus stores and a successful business venture which includes pens, sunglasses, and watches.
