For Autumn Winter 2010, French Connection mens is going back to a classic colour palette of brown, camel, beige, grey and black. The collection also includes plaid shirts and lots of  chucky knits, which are a major trend this season.

More photos of the French Connection Mens collection are after the jump.

The French Connection Autumn Winter 2010 2011 ad campaign was released this past week.  This season they have gone for a simple campaign where the clothes are the stars of the ads. I am not sure who the model or the photographer of the campaign is. If anyone knows send an email to info@beautyconfessional.net or post in the comments. A preview of the French Connection Autumn Winter 2010 2011 menswear collection will be posted soon.

Men have lost the ungentle art of manliness. The man in the street doesn’t know what to bring to a knife fight. He gets nervous around large fish. He can’t tie a full Windsor. Men have forgotten how to snap a bra open with a click of their fingers – women are undoing their own bras to save time! Meanwhile guys are eating little portions of leaves and putting too much gel in their hair. They are wearing t-shirts with dope leaves and robots on them when they are over 22 years-old. – French Connection Manifesto 

The French Connection SS2010 campaign is one of the brands strongest for many season. The campaign is titled “This is the Man”.  “The Man” embodies a classic, tough, handsome and intelligent persona. I particularly like the image below  and I its one of my favourites ads this season. its the right mixture of machismo and simplicity.

I have seen some shots from the lookbooks and the clothes are just as amazing as the ads so stay tuned as we will soon post images from the French Connection menswear and womenswear lookbooks.

This is the woman for French Connection Spring/Summer 2010 -"She is knowing we are looking at her".

French Connection has just launched their Spring Summer 2010  campaign and we have got the  exclusive photos for you. I'm loving the the  new campaign. Fror SS2010 French Connection has relied soloely upon what made the brand is famous – the clothes.

 

Update : Click here for the French Connection ss2010 womenswear ad campaign and click here for the  French Connection ss2010 menswear  campaign

I visited Oxford Street today on my to the Launch of Gant's new store and I  saw the new changes to the  French Connection flagship store. The Oxford Street flagship has been transformed this week to showcase French Connections Spring Summer 2010 campaign. I have to say for a while I hadn't really been impressed by French Connection but over the past 3 seasons the brand has seemed to get stronger and stronger and i like the direction that they are moving in.

The images on the campaign are just a preview of whats to come but I love how they  used the  Bunny ears silhouette  that Marc Jacobs  popularized.  Its very fashion forward.

The images for the campaign are very simple but carry a strong message. The focus of the campaign is the concept of what it means to be ‘The Man’ (classic, tough, handsome, intelligent) and ‘The Woman’ (feminine, nonchalant, sassy, chic).

I can't say much but French Connection will be starting off their Spring Summer 2010 campaign with a huge bang, so make sure you stay tuned.

Hi girls and guys, as promised here are some images that were shot for the Beauty Confessional by photographer Christian Trampenau. The model for the shoot was me (Paula) and the editorial features  dresses and shoes from French Connection's 80s inspired Autumn Winter 09-10 collection. We also threw in some tights from H&M's divided collection and gloves from River Island to give a bit of an 'edge' to the look. Special thanks to Tobie from French Connection.

Bex Dress and Sam Shoe Boot from French Connection, tights from H&M divided

Spirit Dress from French Connection Gloves from River Island.

Ann Dress from French Connection  and Gina Boot also from French Connection

Ann Dress from French Connection  and Gina Boot also from French Connection.

Spirit Dress from French Connection, Sam Shoe boot  by French Connection, Gloves by River Island

Spirit Dress from French Connection, Sam Shoe boot  by French Connection, Gloves by River Island

The whole French Connection Autumn Winter 2009 campaign has been released online. The image  above was released a few weeks ago and now all of the images have leaked onto the net.  The campaign was shot by Terry Rcihardson and features the latest Celeb-offspring/turned models, Alexandra and Theodora Richards,the daughters of Keith Richards (the Rolling Stones) and Patti Hansen.

While I thought the last campaign  was genius  I am not as keen on this one  becuase I'm getting a bit  tired of celebrities kids doing campaigns. However it doesnt change the fact that, I'm loving the clothes in this campaign, especially the metallic gold dress. A girl can never have too much sparkle in her wardrobe.

More Images after the jump.

French Connection will be casting for their 2010 French Connection Denim campaign shoot in their new James Street store from Tuesday 16th to Sunday 19th September (Wed to Fri 2pm – 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm – 5pm) . So visit the store if you'd like the chance to feature in their next
campaign.

11 James Street, Covent Garden, London WC2

French Connection is pleased to announce the launch of their new concept denim store in the heart of London’s Covent Garden. The unique concept store has been specially designed to showcase the denim diffusion range created by French Connection’s in-house design team along with the most directional casual wear pieces from the ladies main range. The store is set to launch on 15th September 2009 at 11 James Street, Covent Garden, London WC2.

The denim diffusion range pays special attention to cut and fit. Inkeeping with this seasons trends  the line features oversized T-shirts adorned with abstract and playful prints and check shirts with eclectic mixed buttons.

The line also includes a range of jeans from ultra skinny, indigo wash to 80’s bleached stone wash jeans. Playsuits and Harem pants are also part of the collection.

 

Autumn Winter 2009 – 2010 sees FCUK introduce a capsule denim range for men and  women. The range features streetwear  and focuses on authentic denims and easy casual pieces with a distinctive fashion twist.

To showcase the new collection and its free-spirited attitude, a team were streetcast from creative hotspots around the UK.   Inkeeping with the British street style theme the  campaign was shot in the Centre of London street style, Brick Lane.

The shoot  brings together youths from  all walks of life – from tattoo artists to students, to film makers, musicians and dancers . The line symbolizes style and inviduality.

More  about the FCUK denim capsule lines is after the jump

Ladieswear introduces FC: Denim

The FC: Denim collection for ladies encourages you to work a casual look, break the mould and stamp your mark on something that is easy yet modish with a fierce selection of untamed winter staples.

Break the rules with double denim; a firm nod towards the 80’s, be it bleached or indigo, skinny or wide, denim is key in cropped jackets, fur lined gillets, jeans and super minis.

Boyfriend dressing is back but we’ve tailored our pieces just for you. Oversized and slouchy is the way to go in deconstructed printed t-shirts, drape cardigans, shirt dresses and slinky pyjama playsuits. Unstructured coats in thick grey wool with fur lining and wet look parkas echo retro school wear updated with modern design treatments, it’s all about looking like you haven’t made an effort – but we know you have.

 Print, patterns and animals make their mark, bouncing bunnies, crazed wolves, wise old owls and geometrics are mixed in with sequins; or say it loud with ‘Boo’ and ‘Eek slogans. A zebra print mac is your new ‘what shall I wear’ day best friend, it rocks every outfit. 

 Don’t be scared of change. You were cool anyway, we just helped.

Menswear introduces FCUK 

Denim is at the heart of the range and commands attention – heavily distressed, paint splattered, and torn, these are jeans that look like they’ve got a few stories to tell.  Leather jackets are battered for a loved and lived-in look, while nylon windbreakers and retro track tops provide a bold alternative, illuminating a winter’s day in shocks of fluoro orange, vivid blue, and bright snow white.

 T-shirts feature bold prints and emblems, while the checked shirt continues its reign as Streetwear King.  Updated for winter in an autumnal palette of grey, red, and navy, warmth is provided through flashes of mustard, white, green and blue, as well as the use of cosy, tactile fabrics such as boiled flannel and wool.

 Knitted jumpers are key – kitsch fairisle knits and bold star prints liven up a classic palette of black, grey, and white.  Steal serious style points in monochrome burglar stripes – team with wayfarers, slim jeans and some heavy duty boots for an immortal Beatnik feel.