Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
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Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, also known as JC/DC, born 28 November 1949 in Casablanca, Morocco, is a fashion designer. As the Marquis de Castelbajac, he is a French nobleman.
De Castelbajac pioneered Snoopy and Mickey Mouse fashion, made coats out of teddy bears, took inspiration from artists such as Keith Haring, and designed Eddie Murphy's costumes for his starring role in Coming to America in 1988.
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.
An inspired collaborator, his design work includes ready-to-wear as well as cars, sportswear and interiors. A fashion star of the '70s and '80s, his idiosyncratic designs mix bright colours, pop culture and humour. The mid-70s saw him dress Farah Fawcett for the hit TV series Charlie's Angels and collaborating with Mick Jagger and Elton John. His rainbow flag vestments for the Pope earned him further fame.
