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 "forecast tomorrow's social and fashion trends" (AFP)