Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, the renowned founder of the esteemed house of Castelbajac, was born in 1949 in the vibrant city of Casablanca. His journey into the world of fashion commenced at a remarkably young age, and by 1968, he had already designed his inaugural collection for the esteemed company Ko and Co, which was founded by his mother, Jeanne-Blanche de Castelbajac. The following year, in 1969, he presented his first fashion show, characterizing it with a striking utilization of unconventional materials such as floor cloths, sponges, oilskin cloths, and camouflage cloths.

In 1973, Castelbajac became a part of the prominent group known as “Créateurs et Industriels,” which was co-founded by Andrée Putman and Didier Grumbach. He showcased his remarkable talent at the iconic Galliera Palace with an exquisite show. It was during the renowned Bourse du Commerce show in 1974 that he gained widespread recognition for his groundbreaking creations, including the iconic teddybear coat and the innovative poncho designed for two individuals. Furthermore, his foray into the realm of skiwear design marked yet another milestone in his illustrious career.

Castelbajac’s creative genius extended beyond the realm of fashion, as he embarked on collaborations with esteemed brands such as Iceberg and MaxMara. Additionally, he joined forces with the legendary band Sex Pistols to design their attire for a momentous concert at the esteemed “Chalet du Lac.” In 1982, he revolutionized the fashion industry by introducing the concept of painted dresses, followed by the revolutionary “Tribute” dresses featuring images ranging from Mickey Mouse to Louis XVI pictures in 1983. A year later, he astounded the fashion world once again with his Graffiti Dresses Painted Object-Dresses.

The designer’s exceptional talent and innovative approach earned him high acclaim, leading to successful exhibitions at prominent institutions such as the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, where his iconic K-Way Exhibition took place, and at the MAK in Vienna, where the distinguished Anti Körper Exhibition showcased his extraordinary creations. In 1997, Castelbajac showcased his versatility and ingenuity by venturing into the realm of liturgical clothing design, creating attire for Pope Jean-Paul II and 5500 clergymen for the XIIth Worldwide Youth Days in Paris.

In the year 2000, he reached yet another milestone in his extraordinary career with the creation of his first and exclusive Haute Couture collection, aptly named “Bellintelligentzia.” A year later, in 2001, Castelbajac captivated the industry once again with his debut fragrance, “Doudou,” which received accolades for its exceptional design. This remarkable year also witnessed his remarkable collaboration with Rossignol and Le Coq Sportif Show.

The designer’s exceptional talent and creative vision continued to capture the attention of the fashion world, leading to his involvement in dressing the iconic Sarah Jessica Parker for her role in the acclaimed series “Sex and the City” in 2003. Shortly thereafter, Castelbajac established his own studio and introduced a revolutionary concept store in collaboration with Christian Ghion. In 2006, his talent was celebrated with the notable “Popaganda” exhibition at the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum in London, followed by the splendid “Gallierock” exhibition at the renowned Fashion Museum of Paris Galliera in the subsequent year.

In 2009, his groundbreaking fashion show titled “Pirates! Parrots! and Paradise!” garnered remarkable attention, followed by the equally mesmerizing “Go! Go! Go! Diva!” fashion show in 2010. During this much-lauded year, Castelbajac assumed the role of Artistic Director for the iconic Selfridges windows in London. The esteemed French designer exhibited his remarkable artistic prowess in his inaugural art exhibition titled “Tyranny of Beauty” in Paris, which took place at the esteemed La B.A.N.K. gallery. In the same spectacular year, his extraordinary fashion show titled “Uber Tropikal Airlines” further solidified his position as a visionary in the industry.

Throughout his illustrious career, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has created an impressive fragrance line. With a total of 16 fragrances in our prestigious fragrance base, his earliest edition dating back to 1981 and the most recent introduced in 2022, Castelbajac’s perfumes have been crafted in collaboration with the talented perfumers Maurice Roucel, Benoist Lapouza, and Karine Dubreuil-Sereni.