Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Jean-Charles, marquis de Castelbajac is a fashion designer. He has enjoyed international success with some of his creations, including a coat of teddy bears worn by pop star Madonna and by supermodel Helena Christensen in the film Prêt-à-Porter. Recently JC de Castelbajac has befriended artists such as M.I.A, Cassette Playa, Curry & Coco, and The Coconut Twins. His fashion archive was showcased in preparation for his retrospective "Gallie Rock" in Paris by photographers Tim and Barry, modelled by Cassette Playa, M.I.A., Jammer, Matthew Stone, Slew Dem Crew, and more.
As well as his imaginative clothing collections, the designer creates home furnishings and has designed a watch inspired by the childhood favourite, Lego.
In 2005, Raika was the de Castelbajac ready-to-wear license holder in Japan with retail value of €20 million.
He also attended King of kitsch at Paris Fashion Week in 2010.
In 2017, he collaborated with smartphone maker OnePlus to release a collection called the "Callection" that was centred around a limited edition OnePlus 5 smartphone.
In 2018, he was named artistic director for the Benetton Group.
In 2019, he collaborated with Palace Skateboards to release a collection featuring clothing, hats, and playing cards.
