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Abercrombie & Fitch: An Invitation to Identity

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The purpose of this paper is to examine the negative effects Abercrombie & Fitch, a pricey retail store aimed at trendy teens to young adults, has on consumers. It analyzes the identity politics and rhetorical elements of the A&F brand. Specifically, it critiques their three issues in advertising, the store's…

The purpose of this paper is to examine the negative effects Abercrombie & Fitch, a pricey retail store aimed at trendy teens to young adults, has on consumers. It analyzes the identity politics and rhetorical elements of the A&F brand. Specifically, it critiques their three issues in advertising, the store's space/layout, and comments made by their former Chief Executive Officer, Mike Jeffries, in order to explain the type of identity the brand invites consumers to become.
ContributorsLeon, Ileana Maria (Author) / Quinlivan, Raena (Thesis director) / Edson, Belle (Committee member) / Atkin, Suzanne (Committee member) / Department of Marketing (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2016-05