Lambert Howarth Group in the UK has been appointed the supplier of footwear, homeware and accessories for the French Connection and FCUK brands. The French Connection Group is expanding into accessories and the footwear line is due to be released early in 2002. Lambert Howarth’s Concept LH brands division is to become responsible for the development of the French Connection accessories lines.

Lambert Howarth has also appointed Jo Newton as managing director and will lead the project to develop the lines for the French Connection Group. Jo Newton was previously a director in the accessories division of Debenhams.