Is French Connection an Australian brand?

Founded in London in 1972, French Connection is sexy, stylish and has attitude. FCUK is a short, sharp name to stand for French Connection United Kingdom which has become a highly recognisable name and acronym to stand alongside the French Connection logo.

Is French Connection still trading?

French Connection no longer up for sale Fashion chain French Connection says it is no longer up for sale after having completed a strategic review of the business. The company says that it will now focus on “completing its turnaround” through a number of measures.

Who owns French Connection Australia?

BrandBank owns the Thurley, Seed Heritage and Seed Femme speciality fashion brands located in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong, and is the local licence holder for French Connection and Nine West in Australia and New Zealand.

Who has bought French Connection?

Apinder Singh Ghura, who in February bought a 25% stake in French Connection from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direct, teamed up to buy out the brand with a Manchester-based business partner, Amarjit Singh Grewal, and KJR Brothers, which is led by Rafiq Patel, a textile businessman.

Who is Solomon Lew married to?

Rose LewSolomon Lew / Spouse

Is French Connection sold?

Clothing brand French Connection has been sold to a consortium including its second-largest shareholder in a deal valuing it at £29m. The firm – which operates 150 stores and concessions across the world – has accepted a 30p-per-share offer, after struggling with years of losses.

What company does Solomon Lew own?

Solomon Lew chairs Melbourne-based Premier Investments, an apparel retailer. The company is the largest shareholder in Australian department store Myer and home appliance maker Breville.

Who owns Texas boat?

Solomon Lew Yacht He is the owner of the yacht Maridome. Lew also owns the 45 meter yacht Texas. Which is permanently based in Melbourne. Texas was built in 1984 by Proteksan Turquoise.