United Colors of Benetton news and archive

Gilberto Benetton, co-founder of fashion brand, dies aged 77

Gilberto Benetton, co-founder of the eponymous clothing brand, died Monday at the age of 77 after an illness, the Italian group announced. "Gilberto Benetton died at home today in Treviso (northeast Italy) following a brief illness," the Benetton group said in a brief statement. "His wife Lalla, daughters Barbara and Sabrina and son-in-law...

Management

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac new Benetton artistic director

Italian group Benetton on Monday named veteran fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac as artistic director of its men's and women's collections. "We are happy to welcome Jean-Charles de Castelbajac into our big family," United Colors of Benetton boss Luciano Benetton said in a statement, hailing his ability to "forecast tomorrow's social...

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Benetton names Jean-Charles de Castelbajac artistic director

Italian group Benetton has named veteran fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac as artistic director of its men's and women's collections, the company said on Monday. "We are happy to welcome Jean-Charles de Castelbajac into our big family," United Colors of Benetton boss Luciano Benetton said in a statement, hailing his ability to...

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Video: Benetton - A social experiment conducted in India

Benetton conducted India’s most powerful social experiment to see how the next generation has the strength to enact enormous miracles for the country. Source: United Colors of Benetton, YouTube.

Fashion

Benetton criticized for campaign depicting migrants being rescued

United Colors of Benetton is best known for its advertising campaigns celebrating diversity. Previous campaigns, usually shot by Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, depicted models from different ethnicities holding hands, leaders from different religions side by side, or classroom with children from different nationalities. However, the...

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Photographer Oliviero Toscani returns to Benetton for new inclusive campaign

London - United Colors of Benetton has never been shy about integrating political and social issues in its advertising campaigns. While some fashion brands chose not to mix politics and fashion, the Italian fashion brand has carved out a name for itself thanks to its racy and provocative campaigns, which openly tackle subjects such as racism,...

Management

Luciano Benetton returns to revive the brand he founded

Luciano Benetton, 82-year old founder of the Benetton Group is making a comeback to infuse life into the troubled clothing brand, reports The Times. He had launched the brand in 1965 that gained fame and attention for its colourful designs and bold marketing campaigns. “It’s an intolerable pain for me. That’s why I am stepping in again, together...

Fashion Featured

#UnitedByHalf: Benetton launches gender equality campaign in India

London - Gender equality may not be a right most fashion brands strive for, but women empowerment and equality is definitely a priority for Italian fashion label United Colors of Benetton. On International Women's Day, taking place on March 8, the retailer is set to launch its latest campaign which is aimed at promoting gender equality in one of...

Fashion

Benetton to donate proceeds from orange dress to UN Women

London - United Colors of Benetton is celebrating the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence with a special limited edition orange dress that will raise money for UN Women. The sweater dress is on sale for 109.90 pounds on the retailer’s website, and all the proceeds will be entirely donated to UN Women, to support the United...

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Benetton unveils collection supporting women empowerment

London - Italian fashion brand United Colors of Benetton is launching a new collection, ‘A Collection Of Us,’ as part of its Benetton Women Empowerment Programme. The ‘A Collection Of Us’ will feature four capsule collections released in October, December, February and April, and will each be designed to underline the brand’s core principles -...