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The history of Abercrombie & Fitch began in the 19th century and extends into the 21st century. Key figures who changed and influenced the course of Abercrombie & Fitch's history include co-founders David T. Abercrombie and Ezra Fitch, Limited Brands and Michael Jeffries, the former chairman and CEO.
The original Abercrombie & Fitch was founded in 1892 in New York City by David T. Abercrombie as an outfitter for the elite outdoorsman. Ezra Fitch —a wealthy lawyer, real estate developer, and devoted Abercrombie customer—bought a significant stake in the business in 1900. [ 7 ]
David Thomas Abercrombie [1] (June 6, 1867 – August 29, 1931) was the founder of the American brand Abercrombie & Fitch.A topographer and expert in the outdoors, Abercrombie opened the company as New York's outfitter for the elite and later partnered up with co-founder Ezra Fitch – both men managed the Company through great years of success.
The backlash sparked a viral online campaign called "Fitch the Homeless", with the goal of mocking the Jeffries' comments and donating Abercrombie clothes to unhoused individuals.
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz poses for a portrait in 2024. Horowitz took over the position in February 2017 after the ouster of former CEO Mike Jeffries.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, who was arrested on federal charges related to sex trafficking Tuesday, Oct. 22, operated along with two other men an international sex trafficking ...
Abercrombie & Fitch has spent years trying to scrub the memory of longtime former CEO Mike Jeffries and the associated sexualized marketing campaigns with shirtless male models that he crafted.
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