With over 1,060 stores the world over, Abercrombie & Fitch reaches a vast number of consumers, focusing primarily on its casual wear selection. Popularly known as A&F, the American retailer offers high-end clothes, accessories and fragrances to three categories of customers – men, women and kids.

Abercrombie & Fitch, a lifestyle brand for casual luxury, has enjoyed a long and quite successful history in the clothing and accessory market. Established in 1892, Abercrombie & Fitch was initially an elite outfitter of excursion and sporting items. Its flagship company closed briefly in 1977 and was revived in 1978 as a retail store for novelty items and hunting wear. In 1988, the company was bought by The Limited, an Ohio based apparel company. The present A&F focuses mostly on top-of-the-line sportswear and casual clothes; and enjoys a high-profile image in the market. Various other elements have contributed to this – eye-catching advertisements, innovative outfit styles, branding and philanthropy.

Clothing
In keeping with its central product theme, the Abercrombie & Fitch clothing range comprises of casual tops, bottoms and swimwear for different categories of customers. A&F uses top quality materials to create merchandise in its ‘near-luxury’ category. The company has ingeniously invented several ways to appeal to this category.

When you purchase Abercrombie & Fitch denim, it is sure to be one created through the best equipment, which reflects in the quality of the denim. Most of the tops and bottoms are made with the finest pima cotton and cashmere, while outwear is crafted with leather of the highest quality. All of these are elements that elevate its clothing items to the A&F Casual Luxury class.

Accessories and Fragrances
Abercrombie & Fitch accessories are always inspired by current trends and are considered premium merchandise. Any A&F outlet store you visit will typically feature an assortment of colorful and chic belts, totes and flip-flops for men, women and kids. The retailer also has incredibly alluring fragrances for shoppers of all ages. No matter what your fragrance preference, you find one that appeals to you at an A&F retail store.

Credit Cards and Gift Cards
Abercrombie & Fitch offers World Financial Network National Bank issued credit cards. If you are an avid shopper, you will benefit greatly from owning an Abercrombie & Fitch credit card. Some of the advantages include not having to pay an annual fee, provision for making minimum monthly payments and interest-free option of paying full account balance before the billing cycle ends. If you want to opt for an Abercrombie & Fitch credit card, you can do so conveniently by filling out an online application. Make sure that you provide all the details that the company requires in the credit card application. Another great aspect about shopping at A&F is its gift card options that can be bought and redeemed online.