Bob Mackie, the fashion designer and costumer who has outfitted celebrities like Cher, Carol Burnett, Elton John and Taylor Swift, has sued JCPenney for allegedly using his name, signature and likeness without permission to sell apparel.

In a complaint filed on Wednesday night in Manhattan federal court, the 85-year-old Mackie said he was astonished last month when JCPenney launched its “Mackie: Bob Mackie” collection though he had no involvement.

Mackie accused JCPenney of timing the launch to the release of Swift’s newest album “The Life of a Showgirl,” whose album artwork includes a costume he designed.

He said he would never have designed apparel for JCPenney because of “legitimate concerns” it would diminish his name and goodwill, and that the retailer ignored his cease-and-desist

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