GlobeNewswire Inc | Jul 9, 2021 08:30AM EDT

July 09, 2021

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abercrombie & Fitch, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), is proud to announce the launch of its latest For Justice, For Joy capsule. The gender-inclusive For Justice collection was first introduced in February with product that was co-designed by members of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.s BIPOC Associate Resource Group (ARG) and spoke to racial justice in the associates own words. The second capsule features Columbus, Ohio artist Francesca Millers artwork emblazoned across a series of tees to celebrate another reflection of Black experiences: Black joy. This collection is now available in stores and online at www.abercrombie.com.

There is more to our story, said Miller. We are beautiful beings. We dont just cry we laugh, too. We love. We dream. My work about Black joy documents that side of our story.

We were drawn to the joy, optimism, hope and power in Francescas work, as well as her talented spirit. We see that joy every day in her murals around Columbus, which is our own backyard. We hope this capsule, and the joy resplendent in all of Francescas work, serves as inspiration and power for us all to keep this momentum in the ongoing march toward equity, justice, respect, inclusion and dignity for Black communities, said Fran Horowitz, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. As an extension of Abercrombies Equity Project, the brands social justice and racial equity initiative, Abercrombie & Fitch will be donating the anticipated net proceeds from the collection to The Steve Fund, the nations leading organization devoted to supporting the mental health of young people of color.

To learn more about Abercrombie & Fitchs For Justice, For Joy collection and the Abercrombie Equity Project, or to shop the latest capsule, visit the brands website at www.abercrombie.com. To view more of Francesca Millers work, follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/_callmefree. And to learn more about Abercrombies partner, The Steve Fund, and the amazing work they do in support of the mental health of young people of color, please visit www.stevefund.org.

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ABOUT ABERCROMBIE & FITCHAbercrombie & Fitch believes every day should feel as exceptional as the start of the long weekend. Since 1892, the brand has been a specialty retailer of quality apparel, accessories and fragrance designed to inspire our global customers to feel confident, be comfortable and face their Fierce.

Abercrombie & Fitch is the namesake brand of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), and is sold through more than 230 stores (includes abercrombie kids) worldwide and www.abercrombie.com globally.

Media Contact:Cory Weaver, Ph.D.Abercrombie & Fitch(614) 586-2717Public_Relations@anfcorp.com

Business Media Contact:Kara Page Abercrombie & Fitch Co.(614) 283-6192Public_Relations@anfcorp.com

Investor Contact:Pam Quintiliano Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (614) 283-6877Investor_Relations@anfcorp.com

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