Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks French Connection set out to create well designed fashionable clothing that appealed to a broad market. French Connection now offers a fashion forward clothing range with a quirky spin on design and priding itself on quality and affordable prices.Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks French Connection set out to create well designed fashionable clothing that appealed to a broad market. French Connection now offers a fashion forward clothing range with a quirky spin on design and priding itself on quality and affordable prices.