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<\/a><\/p>\nThese shallow tactics aren’t employed by accident. The company’s marketing strategy is solely geared towards their idea of “good looking” people. Jeffries told Salon<\/a><\/strong> in 2006, “It’s almost everything. That’s why we hire good looking people in our stores. Because good looking people attract other good looking people\u2026We don’t market to anyone other than that.”<\/p>\n Along with not selling clothing that doesn’t fit Jeffries’ “good looking” criteria, A&F does not hire people they find too large or ugly. The hiring process is bizarre, with the manager scouting the store for attractive people and imploring them to apply. Of course anybody can apply, but the process takes place at a kiosk in the store, so the manager can give you the once over and file your app accordingly.<\/p>\n Why in 2026 is one of the world’s largest clothing chains allowed to exist with such discriminatory tactics? Where’s the scorn from social media? Just last week a CBS columnist was fired and met with widespread public disdain for calling an Oklahoma City Thunder cheerleader chunky,<\/a><\/strong> and Jeffries and Co. are essentially doing the same thing, but without consequence. A&F’s thinly veiled misogyny is not technically illegal, but it brings shame on a society that’s been focused on social equality for the past 200 years.<\/p>\n A&F’s current sizes would be too small to fit the scores of trim and beautiful female athletes at our high schools, colleges, and professional organizations. Heck, Marilyn Monroe couldn’t even squeeze into the skimpy, scant clothing<\/a><\/strong> at Abercrombie & Fitch. It’s unfortunate that the chain’s target demographic are impressionable teens, some of which don’t need the added stress of conforming to unrealistic standards.<\/p>\n Do you think Abercrombie and Fitch’s tactics are appropriate? Do you believe it’s their right as a company to market to and hire whomever they choose?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And this is exactly why I will NEVER wear anything from Abercrombie & Fitch. The school bullies of the retail world. elitedaily.com\/news\/world\/abe\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jemima (@Mima_w) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Hi, welcome to Abercrombie & Fitch. Our sizes are: Small, X-Small, Anorexic, Bulimic, and Malnourished. \u2014 liquid nilla (@infinitehannah) August 18, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n I didn’t shop there before because it was dark and smelled like teenagers, but NOW A&F have really done it bit.ly\/15o22PT<\/a> \u2014 Dani Stover (@danigray) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Seriously, this story makes me want to scream, cry, and throw up, all at the same time. Glad I never shopped there. elitedaily.com\/news\/world\/abe\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rachel(@averyfan) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This shop don’t want customers over a size 10?! bonkers. alturl.com\/agqzg<\/a> and we wonder why girls have eating issues?<\/p>\n \u2014 Claire Young (@ClaireLYoung) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How a Nude Photo Series Affected One Woman’s View on Body Image<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How to Nurture a Healthy Body Image<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 10 Tips for Better Body Confidence\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Image via www.tenkai-japan.com<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries makes no buts about his company’s target demographic: really, ridiculously, good looking people. Jeffries has been at the helm of A&F for 18 years, and has sexualized the brand to near soft core pornography … Continue reading