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The stores for teens not adults, if you don't like the loud music, so called "high prices" and thier fragracnes then don't go in. Don't complain about it, it's not gonna have them turn down the music and lower their prices.

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I moved this thread here because it isn't about fragrance anymore.

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Originally Posted by ChuckW As far as exploitation, I think the catalogs they put out a few years ago speak for themselves. Call me a prude, I don't mind. I wasn't the only one that took offense. It was a media frenzy issue just about 4 years ago. I think A&F has toned it down some since. It is true that many people have found Abercrombie's advertising to be offensive.
However, in what way do their photographs "exploit" their models? Are the models under age? Were they photographed without their consent? Were they not compensated?
In fact, a quick Google search of "former Abercrombie model" found many examples of models who were proud of their association with Abercrombie, and who had used the exposure to further their careers:

• Jeremy Black is on A&E's "Flip This House."
• January Jones has acted in several films, including "We Are Marshall."
• Justin Bruening is on a soap opera.
• Taylor Kitsch is on "Friday Night Lights."
• Channing Tatum was in "Coach Carter."

Child sex workers in Asia are "exploited." Child soldiers in Africa are "exploited." Adult models who consent to be photographed, are compensated for their work, and use the experience to further their career ambitions, not so much so.
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Originally Posted by thisbekevinn The stores for teens not adults, if you don't like the loud music, so called "high prices" and thier fragracnes then don't go in. Don't complain about it, it's not gonna have them turn down the music and lower their prices. I agree that Abercrombie is targeted towards teens, especially teens who need a specific brand of clothing to feel accepted by their peers, and teens who are not spending their own money. Otherwise, $398 blue jeans would not exist in a rational economy: http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wc...-1_12236_12202
Certainly, complaining about Abercrombie will not change anything. This conversation is useful nonetheless because there are lessons to be learned by examining how Abercrombie has succeeded in the marketplace despite uncompetitive prices, bland styling, and poor quality.