GlobeNewswire Inc | Aug 19, 2021 09:37AM EDT

August 19, 2021

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abercrombie & Fitch, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), is proud to announce the launch of the first Abercrombie x The Knot Best Dressed Guest collection, which was co-created with the global wedding experts at The Knot, a leading digital wedding planning destination.

The collection, which is available now at www.abercrombie.com, features dresses, pant suits, blazers, button-ups and more all perfect for wedding events such as rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and brunches. Combining Abercrombies reputation as a retailer of high-quality apparel and accessories with The Knots leadership in weddings and events has manifested in a versatile, fashion-forward and inclusive collection.

The collection features falls top trending colors and styles, including chic neutrals, sunset colors and wedding-worthy patterns, as well as minimalist silhouettes. All pieces are designed with high-quality materials some of which are even sweat-wicking for a packed dance floor at accessible price points. Customers can also find a variety of lengths, fits and sizes, aligning with Abercrombies goal of ensuring all its customers feel as comfortable and confident as possible.

Were laser focused on listening to our millennial customers and providing clothing that fits their lifestyle needs. In 2020, that meant comfortable, work-from-home ready pieces - and this year, were again bringing them the products theyre looking for as they return to celebrating these wonderful life moments that were so greatly missed, said Carey Krug, SVP of Marketing at Abercrombie & Fitch. We couldnt ask for better partners with whom to co-create this collection than our friends at The Knot, the true experts in weddings and events.

As celebrations of love resume after a challenging year of isolation from loved ones, we are thrilled to work with Abercrombie on creating and launching the first Abercrombie x The Knot Best Dressed Guest collection, said Shelley Brown, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor at The Knot. The collection embraces what the return of weddings is all about joy, love and an incredibly fun time yet its also an inclusive collection that was created with comfort in mind and ensures every wedding guest will find something that speaks to them. Inclusivity is woven into the fabric of both The Knot and Abercrombie, which is why this partnership was a natural fit.

To shop the Abercrombie x The Knot Best Dressed Guest collection, visit abercrombie.com or learn more at https://www.theknot.com/content/the-knot-abercrombie-guest-attire-collection.

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ABOUT ABERCROMBIE & FITCHAbercrombie & Fitch believes every day should feel as exceptional as the start of a 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.

ABOUT THE KNOTThe Knot is the nations leading digital wedding resource offering a seamless, all-in-one planning experiencefrom finding inspiration and local vendors to creating and managing all guest experiences, wedding registries and more. The trusted brand reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through the #1 wedding planning website TheKnot.com and #1 iOS and Android mobile app The Knot Wedding Planner, The Knot national wedding magazine, and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding thats uniquely them. Visit The Knot online at TheKnot.com and follow on social media: Facebook.com/TheKnot and @TheKnot on Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

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

The Knot Media Contact:Melissa BachThe Knotpr@theknotww.com

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

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

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