Abercrombie and Fitch Outlet Stores

What to Wear - See What A and F Has

There is a plethora of choices for teenagers in terms of the clothing they buy. With stores and online clothing websites, teenagers can select different brands, styles and colors with much ease.

Many clothing brands are based on denim jeans designed specifically with the company characteristics in mind. Tops, dresses, jackets, shoes, bags, scarves, etc, all stems from the design of the jeans.

A very popular brand of young adult clothing is Abercrombie & Fitch. The upscale brand is in shopping centers all over the country. The company was founded in 1892 and has been worn by many famous figures since.

Abercrombie & Fitch carries women's clothing, men's clothing and children's clothing. The line uses pima cottons, leather and cashmere to maintain the luxurious image in their clothing.

Women and Girls

The women's line is focused on beachwear that is inspired by vintage shapes and patterns. The outfits are supposed to be casual and layered to create dimension. The prices are the clothes are a tad above average with camisoles ranging from $70-$100 dollars, tee shirts are $30-$50, sweaters are $70-$100, dresses are $40-$100, skirts are $38-$90 and jeans are $79-$100.

Male Too

The men's line is conservative with a hint of beach casual wear. A lot of the pieces are classic cut in neutral colors. The pricing is similar to the women's line with tee shirts ranging from $30-$40, polo shirts are $60-$70, jeans are $80-$150 and outerwear $120-$260.

.. And the Kids

The children's line is basically shrunken versions of the women and men's lines and can be purchased in the official stores or on a separate website.

Clothing is not the only line Abercrombie & Fitch sells. They also carry perfume, cologne, belts, flip-flops, tote bags, underwear, bracelets and gift cards.

A catalogue is created each season featuring fresh-faced models in the designs. The catalogues are sent to all the people on the mailing list for the store and some of the images are included on the website.

The store staff must wear Abercrombie & Fitch clothing or no logo clothing They must promote the image of "causal luxury" to all customers The stores have expanded to Europe, Asia and Canada due to high demands from those markets.

Since the prices of clothes have risen about five years ago, some thought the brand would be considered overpriced However, many people still choose to shop there due to quality and familiarity. The website features a store locator where customers can find out where the closest shop to them is.

Some Abercrombie History

The brand has a long tradition and was founded in 1892, when the first store opened, located in fashionable downtown Manhattan. Originally, the product range was for sporting goods and outdoor goods. The first stores relocated several times around New York City.

The stores were given a boost when famous people from the world of show business began to buy at their local Abercrombie Fitch outlet. Movie stars Clark Gable and Greta Garbo were amongst them. The Duke of Windsor was also a fan and later, John F. Kennedy.

The familiar moose logo has spread and the label has evolved into a lifestyle brand for young people. There is also the Abercrombie Kids line, a children's division aimed at the 7 to 14 year old age group.

You know when you have entered an Abercrombie Fitch outlet when you see the moose sign, the leather sofas, gorgeous rugs, and potted plants. The theme décor helps to reinforce the brand. The general age range of the shoppers is reflected in the loud electronic music played in the stores.

Today, the company runs 1,035 stores. These include three flagship branches on Fifth Avenue in New York City. There is also one within The Grove in Los Angeles and one on Savile Row in London. The Savile Row address brings a lot of status, as this is the most prestigious street in the UK for quality tailoring. It opened in 2007 and was the first Abercrombie Fitch outlet in Europe.

Not content to rest on their laurels, the company has ambitious plans to bring the moose to other parts of the world. There are plans, as yet unconfirmed, to open new stores in Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa in Canada.

Other plans are mooted for Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and Dublin in Ireland. One definite announcement has come with the news that an Abercrombie Fitch outlet is scheduled to open in 2009 in Tokyo. The company appears to be going from strength to strength and will capture new markets in the future.

Dress and Skirt .COM