The Resurrection of Abercrombie & Fitch
Episode Date: July 11, 2024In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Abercrombie & Fitch was the hottest teen clothing brand. Kids would flock to their local mall to get the expensive,...
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352 episodes transcribedIn the late 1990s and early 2000s, Abercrombie & Fitch was the hottest teen clothing brand. Kids would flock to their local mall to get the expensive,...
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