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How to Wear Sport Coats with Jeans

August 7, 2017

How To Wear Sport Coats With Jeans

StyleForum had a good thread recently about how to wear sport coats with jeans. For some, the combination is so…

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It’s On Sale: Surprisingly Interesting Things at Abercrombie & Fitch

July 11, 2017

It’s On Sale: Surprisingly Interesting Things At Abercrombie & Fitch

Hell may have just frozen over, because we’re writing about Abercrombie & Fitch. Back in the day, A&F was actually a…

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Cool AF

June 11, 2015

Cool AF

Old Abercrombie & Fitch doorknob, from when the company dressed explorers and adventurers. Now installed on Jesse’s closet door. 

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If you grew up with suburban mooks universally wearing Abercrombie & Fitch, and headed to a high school today, you might be in for a surprise

August 29, 2014

If You Grew Up With Suburban Mooks Universally Wearing Abercrombie & Fitch, And Headed To A High School Today, You Might Be In For A Surprise

If you grew up with suburban mooks universally wearing Abercrombie & Fitch, and headed to a high school today, you…

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Before They Were Nightclubs

April 10, 2014

Before They Were Nightclubs

Before they turned into pseudo-nightclubs, Abercrombie & Fitch stores used to be where adventurers and outdoorsmen would get their gear….

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Abercrombie Adventures: Von Lengerke & Antoine, Winter 1954

January 24, 2014

Abercrombie Adventures: Von Lengerke & Antoine, Winter 1954

We continue our Abercrombie Adventures series with something from Von Lengerke & Antoine, which was the Chicago outpost of Abercrombie…

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Abercrombie Adventures: Christmas, 1959

January 13, 2014

Abercrombie Adventures: Christmas, 1959

I recently obtained a stash of Abercrombie & Fitch store catalogs from the 1950s. If you don’t know, A&F wasn’t…

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Mister Jalopy’s quest for a patchwork hunting jacket

October 16, 2012

Mister Jalopy’s Quest For A Patchwork Hunting Jacket

Mister Jalopy’s quest for a patchwork hunting jacket is stymied at every turn. Even when he tries to buy a…

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New Watch Alert!

August 12, 2011

New Watch Alert!

A simple, inexpensive manual for breezy summer wear. Feeling very good about it. Note that this is pre-teenybopper Abercrombie &…

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I’ve had this suit for a few years now

June 19, 2011

I’ve Had This Suit For A Few Years Now

I’ve had this suit for a few years now, but the reality is that I don’t have much occasion to…

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My mother is a part-time antiques dealer

March 7, 2011

My Mother Is A Part-time Antiques Dealer

My mother is a part-time antiques dealer, and one of her specialties is textiles. That usually means dress fabric, but…

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It’s On eBay: Vintage Von Lengerke & Antoine Sweater

October 31, 2010

It’s On EBay: Vintage Von Lengerke & Antoine Sweater

VL&A was a Detroit sporting goods store that was owned by Abercrombie & Fitch, operating under its own name until…

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Abercrombie & Fitch catalog, circa 1907

October 6, 2010

Abercrombie & Fitch Catalog, Circa 1907

Abercrombie & Fitch catalog, circa 1907. Via Mister Crew.

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It’s On eBay: <em>Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch Camel Saddle</em>

April 11, 2010

It’s On EBay: Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch Camel Saddle

This one is for those of you living that Hollister Hovey lifestyle.  Also: those of you who need a more…

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Abercrombie & Fitch as it once was: amazing.

January 15, 2010

Abercrombie & Fitch As It Once Was: Amazing.

Abercrombie & Fitch as it once was: amazing.

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