GlobeNewswire Inc | Oct 14, 2021 08:30AM EDT

October 14, 2021

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hollister Co., a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), has named Fortnite World Cup Champion Kyle Bugha Giersdorf its Chief Gaming Scout, making this the first brand partnership with a professional gamer in this capacity. To kick off the partnership, Hollister and Bugha are launching a co-created, limited-edition hoodie and sweatpant set, which is available now at www.hollisterco.com and in select Hollister stores, while supplies last.

Hollister and Bugha specifically crafted the exclusive apparel set for comfort while gaming; it includes a large zip pocket meant for storing snacks and a roomy hood to easily fit a gaming headset. Fans were able to vote on designs directly through Bughas Instagram, allowing them to co-create with one of their favorite gamers. If customers look closely, they will also see Bughas beloved pug, Zoey, featured on the hoodie along with a secret message written in morse code.

I'm pumped to act as Hollisters Chief Gaming Scout and for the release of our gaming apparel collection, saidBugha. Working with the team to design custom apparel that Im truly excited to wear, and that I know other gamers will love, has been a really cool experience. I cant wait for everyone to see what else we have in store with this partnership!

As part of his Chief Gaming Scout role,Bughawill also select up-and-coming streamers for Team Hollister, the brands new gamer training program that is expected to launchthisNovember in collaboration with Twitch. The program will include a series of livestreamed training sessions, including a charity livestream on Giving Tuesday, a $10,000 sponsorship from Hollister for each streamer and monthly mentorship fromBughato help the trainees on their journey to becoming the next big gaming creator.

Were always focused on meeting our Gen Z customers where they are, and gaming continues to be arising area of interest for global teens, said Kristin Scott, Global Brand President at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Weve recently been successfully and authentically showing up in thegamingworld, particularly with our Fortnite tournament earlier this yearsowere excited to delveevenfurther into this area through ourpartnership withBughaand the launch of Team Hollister.

Toshop the collectionand learn more, visitwww.hollisterco.comandHollisters Instagram, @hollisterco.

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About HollisterThe quintessential retail brand of the global teen consumer,Hollister Co.believes in liberating the spirit of an endless summer inside everyone. At Hollister, summer isnt just a season, its a state of mind. Hollister creates carefree styles designed to make all teens feel celebrated and comfortable in their own skin, so they can live in a summer mindset all year long, whatever the season.

Hollister is a division ofAbercrombie & Fitch Co.(NYSE: ANF) and is sold throughapproximately 495stores worldwide andwww.hollisterco.comglobally.

Hollister Media Contact:Noelia Callejas(614) 283-6192noelia_callejas@anfcorp.com

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

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

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