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Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Month at A&F Co.

This October, we held A&F Co.’s second annual I&D Month. Associates were encouraged to embrace  I&D through education, connection and celebration of our I&D principles: representation, leadership, learning and equity.   As a company, we’ve prioritized ongoing learning, with a primary focus on the development and delivery of the I&D Core Curriculum—an evergreen learning journey.

Hispanic Heritage Month

This year, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) through associate spotlights, weekly cultural food offerings and more.   Giveaways throughout the month included flags, stickers and fliers with educational resources. Every Wednesday at our Global Home Office, our breakfast, lunch and 3@3 afternoon snacks in the café celebrated food from different.

5 Pieces of Advice for Young Professionals from our Global Brand President

A&F Co. Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) are developed with a mission to honor and empower associates. The Women & Allies ARG, specifically, exists to support intersectional identities of all women-identifying associates through leadership development, speaker series and community building.  Our Global Brand President and North America Managing Director, Kristin Scott, joined a Women & Allies.

Associate Spotlight: Chloe Coldrick

Chloe Coldrick has loved fashion since she was a little girl. Now, she works at A&F Co. as an Assistant Merchant for Hollister on Men’s Outerwear and Swim. Learn a little about Chloe below, then see what a day in her life is like over at @LifeatANF.    Tell us about your role and what.

A&F Partners with Harlem’s Fashion Row to Create Limited-Edition Capsule Collection 

Abercombie & Fitch (A&F) recently announced the launch of a limited-edition capsule collection in partnership with Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) designer, Nicole Benefield. HFR is an Influential Arts & Entertainment organization that creates a bridge between fashion brands and designers of color through marketing, media and collaborations. This collection reflects a compilation of those efforts.

Associates Volunteer with SeriousFun Camps  

The A&F Co. Camp Counselor Program returned in full swing this year, following several years of local and virtual-only volunteer opportunities. We’re grateful to once again support our associates as they travel to SeriousFun Camps around the world, volunteering as counselors and helping bring the magic of camp to children with serious illnesses.   Learn.

A&F Co. CEO Shares Career Journey with Ohio State University Students

The Ohio State University (OSU) recently hosted Fran Horowitz as a 2023 guest speaker for the university’s CEO club. The club is a student-led organization driven with the purpose of inspiring and educating members through lectures and open discussions from executives within the community. In a room-full of OSU students with varying undergraduate majors and.

The 21st Annual Challenge Raises $8+ Million for A&F Co.’s Impact Partners 

The 21st annual Challenge was another one for the books! On Friday, 9/22, we gathered under the stars with close to 6,000 members of our A&F Co. Community—associates, customers and business partners—for our annual music festival meets fundraiser. Guests traveled from over 20 countries to be with us in person. Another 1K+ joined us virtually.  .

Associate Spotlight: Vanessa Rivera

Vanessa Rivera is the A/V Project Coordinator for the Store Design’s Tech Services team. With a background in theater, Vanessa’s talents revolve around A/V and tech services for our new stores and the Global Home Office. Vanessa is also the incoming Co-Chair for the BIPOC & Allies Associate Resource Group, beginning this fall. Read more below,.