Palace teases a collaboration with Jean-Charles De Castelbajac
The French designer has reworked the brand's iconic logo
May 21st, 2019
It happened once again on Instagram the teasing of the upcoming Palace collaboration.
The English skate brand has in fact posted two videos starring Jean-Charles De Castelbajac, portrayed in a hotel room and on a balcony, talking about attitude, love and cash, wearing what might be the pieces of the collection.
The Moroccan-born designer, descendant from a noble French family, is wearing a short-sleeve shirt with all-over print with a matching bucket hat, graphic T-shirts and hoodies, and new caps.
On his Instagram profile, is the designer himself to present the newly redesigned iconic Palace logo, this time featuring three hand signs, "linked to the story of street life, music, and above all FRATERNITY."
De Castelbajac is a veteran of the fashion industry, founder of the label Sportmax, a close collaborator of Oliviero Toscani, costume designer of the Tv show Charlie's Angels, known for his painting-dresses, painted by international artists. The designer became well-known for his style always blending pop and punk, characterised by bright colours and pop icons, where classic silhouettes are redesigned by an irreverent and unprecedented touch. Since 2018 De Castelbajac is the artistic director of menswear and womenswear at Benetton.
Take a look at the full range here, which includes moreover a set of customized playing cards.
The Palace collection designed by Jean-Charles De Castalbajac will be available in the flagship stores of the brand and online from Friday, May 24.