Major fashion brand returns to popular shopping centre – two years after closing

A MAJOR fashion brand is returning to a shopping outlet – more than two years after it shut its doors.

Livingston Designer Outlet is already home to a number of big name retailers such as Calvin Klein, Kurt Geiger and Ted Baker.

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Now renowned contemporary clothing and accessories brand French Connection will be opening a store at the centre, on the outskirts of Livingston.

It’s a return to the designer outlet – Scotland‘s biggest of its kind – as the fashion favourite previously had a store there which shut down in 2022.

Customers were gutted with the brand announced an ‘everything must go sale’ and closed the doors for the last time in march that year.

To celebrate the return, French Connection is welcoming all shoppers to enjoy a special Sip and Shop experience for the first two weekends of being open – kicking off this Saturday.

This includes a glass of bubbles to enjoy while browsing the latest collections and experiencing the fresh new concept for the
store.

French Connection was founded in 1972 with the aim to create design-led, fashionable clothing. Since then, the brand has expanded its portfolio into exciting new areas including men’s and women’s
toiletries, sunglasses and optical glasses, watches and footwear.

Today, French Connection continues to innovate and inspire, maintaining its position at the forefront of contemporary fashion
resonating with the modern consumer.

Simon Donoghue, Head of Retail at French Connection, says: “The opening of this latest French Connection store at Livingston Designer Outlet marks a thrilling and significant milestone for us.

“This prime location enables us to engage with a vibrant community while continuing our dedication to an exceptional shopping experience.

“We are excited to share our vision and bring a memorable
experience to our guests in an outstanding setting.”

Meanwhile, Karen Stewart, Centre Manager at Livingston Designer Outlet said: “We’re excited to welcome French Connection back to Livingston Designer Outlet.

“Their unique blend of stylish fashions and accessories and exceptional quality perfectly aligns with our vision to offer an outstanding shopping experience for our visitors.

“We are confident that French Connection will become a popular
destination for both locals and visitors from afar. This opening marks an exciting new chapter for our outlet and the entire West Lothian community.”

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