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Originally posted by lifesaver
Apparently the correct info is:
Founded in 1892 as a purveyor of quality hunting and fishing gear, it counted clients ranging from Ernest Hemingway to President John F. Kennedy. In the hands of retailing conglomerate The Limited, which acquired Abercrombie in 1988, it grew into a national chain by pitching a casual, all-American look—a younger, more accessible version of Ralph Lauren. Abercrombie went public in October 1996 and spun off from The Limited in May 1998. - from the slate article linked above.
Just so we all know. lol.
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There is a NYTimes article that came out 2 weeks ago about it if you're interested.
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/13/bu...&ex=1093060800
Yup, Limited owns A&F.
Hollister is A&F's cheap version geared to younger teens (sorta like old navy and gap)
Little A is their new brand that's geared to elementary school kids.
And Ezra Fitch will be their new luxury line.
-Rudey