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Oct 4, 2021 · French Connection said Stephen Marks, who founded the company 49 years ago and remains its top shareholder with a 41.5% stake, would retire from his role as chairman once the sale was completed.
Feb 17, 2024 · "The French Connection" was released nearly 53 years ago, which means many of its cast members have left us, along with director Friedkin, who died last year. But a few are still around.
- Chris Evangelista
Oct 4, 2021 · Marks, 75, set up the company in 1972. He will remain the biggest shareholder but will step down as chairman. Ghura owns 25.4% of the company, while Marks owns a 41.5% stake.
Oct 12, 2021 · French Connection revealed narrowing losses as boss Stephen Marks confirmed plans to retire once the takeover of the company is completed.
- Henry Saker-Clark
Oct 12, 2021 · French Connection revealed narrowing losses as boss Stephen Marks confirmed plans to retire once the takeover of the company is completed. Last week, Mr Marks agreed to the sale of the...
Oct 12, 2021 · French Connection revealed narrowing losses as its founder Stephen Marks confirmed plans to retire once a takeover of the company is completed. Last week, Marks agreed to the sale of the fashion business he founded nearly 50 years ago for £29 million to MIP Holdings, which is led by its second largest shareholder, Apinder Singh Ghura.
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Marks established the French Connection women's label in 1972 – a year after the film of the same name was released. The name reportedly came about because, via a business contact in France, he managed to acquire 3,000 Indian cheesecloth shirts that could be resold in the UK at a large profit.