SKU RS133

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Era

Late 1990s – Early 2000s
(Peak JCDC Sport diffusion line era, especially popular in Japan)

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Gender

Unisex
(Originally marketed toward men, but fits and styles well as unisex)

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Color

Black base with White accents
(Contrast rib collar, cuffs, hem, and graphic embroidery/print)

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Founder

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
French fashion designer known for pop-art, graphic, and playful luxury fashion.

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Brand Information

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac (JCDC) is a Parisian designer brand founded in the 1970s, famous for bold graphics, artistic symbols, and collaborations with pop culture, art, and sport aesthetics.
The JCDC Sport line was especially successful in Japan, blending fashion, streetwear, and athletic influences.

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Type of Garment

Crewneck Sweatshirt / Sportswear Top

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Description

This Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Sport crewneck sweatshirt features a bold central emblem graphic with handwritten-style slogan text. Designed with a clean black body contrasted by white ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem, it reflects classic JCDC graphic storytelling. The piece uses sporty paneling and sleeve stripe details, making it a standout archive streetwear item from the Japanese market.

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Tips of Style
• Pair with wide denim or cargo pants for a vintage street look
• Works great with minimal sneakers (New Balance, Asics, Adidas)
• Layer under a nylon or varsity jacket for colder weather
• Let it be the statement piece — keep the rest simple

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Rating (1–10)

8.5 / 10

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Condition

Good vintage condition
• Minor yellowing/stains on the white rib collar (visible in photos)
• No major holes or structural damage
• Graphics and fabric still strong

(Typical and acceptable for a vintage Japanese sport line piece)

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Conclusion

This Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Sport sweatshirt is a solid archive streetwear piece with strong graphic identity and collectible value, especially among J-fashion and vintage sportwear collectors. Minor signs of wear do not reduce its appeal and instead reinforce its authentic vintage character. A great pickup for resale, collection, or personal wear.