French Connection launches homeware in Guildford

The Guildford branch of French Connection is one of just 10 of the fashion brand's stores, which will stock its new homeware collection.

Launched this month, the new range, is described by the brand as "bringing sophistication and sleekness to any home environment by introducing a clean fusion where minimal sits with rustic antique".

Mango Lamp £95

Although it seems FC is just the latest in a long list of High Street fashion labels to make the increasingly inevitable leap from clothes to homeware, this is in fact its second crack at the homeware whip.

Around 10 years ago the company launched homeware for the first time with a selection of bed linen and other soft furnishings but it was panned by critics and soon pulled from stores.

Breton Stripe Cushions £35-£45



Let's hope the new line, which has been designed with the help of Lorraine Brennan (who has previously designed for The Conran Shop) and includes soft furnishings, glassware, lighting,ceramics and a few choice furniture pieces, will be received more favourably than the last.

French Connection Home can be found at 67-68 North Street, Guildford.