Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection created well-designed fashionable clothing with widespread appeal. Over the years, the French Connection company, through unique design and a true sense of style, has become a well recognised brand. Exciting innovation is successfully integrated with French Connection's original promise of quality and affordability. Advised by leading fashion gurus, French Connection creates distinctive fashion-forward footwear. With a quirky spin on design, the credible, focused fashion brand that is uniquely French Connection, celebrates personal style without gimmicks. Bold, witty and intelligent, French Connection brings distinctive personality to its brand, a rare feat on today's crowded high street.