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Abercrombie and ****ing Fitch

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    risteard7 wrote: »
    its a new phenomenon now in dublin wanting to be american..
    have you not heard dublin girls speak with american accents now :o

    its an epidemic and its gettin fookin worse
    Cheeky_gal wrote: »
    What a bunch of f*cking d*ckheads the state of everyone in that video makes me wanna vom and the two ar*eholes waving who the fcuk are they grrr

    :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    Martyn1989 wrote: »
    People go on about their hoodies, whats the story? What makes them so comfortable. They look a bit narrow for the length of them and they only seem to come in rotten colours.

    It says Abercrombie on the front and smells so damn good. Nothing else matters!

    :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,401 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    Why has your man got no top on him, the fool in winter. Must be hard up for a few euro. Standing there like a plank. That's one of the most cringe worthy things I've ever viewed.

    On another note I do have an abercrombie and fitch hoody. They are very high quality and warm.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Patchy~ wrote: »
    oh my god who queues to go into a clothes shop seriously.
    the size of that line, it'd be packed inside, why wouldnt you just wait til later!

    Or if you really need A&F clothes that badly, just buy online.

    Seriously overpriced clothes btw.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭sink


    They have some weird staff hiring practices, they sack people for putting on weight. There was a lawsuit in the States taken out by a girl who lost her job at A&F because she lost her arm in an accident. It's not that she couldn't function in her job it's that she no longer looked the part.

    Whenever I'm state-side my first port of call shopping wise is American Eagle, similar looking clothing but great value and without the pretension.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 387 ✭✭Dark Artist


    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    To be fair the lad is getting paid well to stand around showing off his pecs (or abs or gluts or whatever they are called these days).

    Can't argue with a man making a living even if he's doing it in a shop for tools.

    It's the fools queuing up to go into the place that I'm laughing at.

    I agree. Have to admire someone who achieves that kind of physique. Obviously he's loving the attention but we're the ones sitting at our computers with our beer guts moaning about it.

    The reason this video is so cringey is because the A&F style is dated. Their sales have been depleting in the US which is why they're opening stores overseas. It's all about the more 'hipster' trends now, which are a far cry from this sports/douchey/high-school look.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,033 ✭✭✭mauzo


    Martyn1989 wrote: »

    People go on about their hoodies, whats the story? What makes them so comfortable. They look a bit narrow for the length of them and they only seem to come in rotten colours.

    I don't know what it is, they are really thick, long sleeves, huge hoods....I love them. NOthing to do with the brand, they are just comfortable.

    I have a turquoise one and a navy one, some colours are crazy though.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭kincsem


    I'm 62 years old. This is great news. Abercrombie & Fitch is the best.
    I own 200 shares in A&F


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,293 ✭✭✭1ZRed


    Some people will rant at anything. It's just a clothes shop and people like it, especially considering it used to be much more difficult to get Abercrombie clothes.

    Personally I like some of their stuff like a few pairs of jeans and hoodies, and at least now it'll make it way easier to get a hold of a bottle of aftershave when I run out.


    Queuing for it though, feck that shít.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭dan1895


    sink wrote: »
    Whenever I'm state-side my first port of call shopping wise is American Eagle, similar looking clothing but great value and without the pretension.

    I've a couple of great glow in the dark boxers from there :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭dan1895


    we're the ones sitting at our computers with our beer guts .

    Speak for yourself ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,447 ✭✭✭Cill94


    Anyone who is willing to spend €40 on a t shirt is a bit of a materialistic eejit in my book. But people actually queuing in the cold for hours, just to be the 1st in the country to do it?

    Jesus wept.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,329 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    For the record, I hate them as a brand, but, their hoodies are bloody comfortable. Plus theyre creating 300 jobs and will boost footfall in the area. So fvck it, if you don't like it, don't go there. Plus they've restored the building beautifully.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    sink wrote: »
    They have some weird staff hiring practices, they sack people for putting on weight. There was a lawsuit in the States taken out by a girl who lost her job at A&F because she lost her arm in an accident. It's not that she couldn't function in her job it's that she no longer looked the part.

    They have some terrible ethics. Were sued hard a few years ago too for having absolutely no minorities hired, having only white models also. They were also only hiring people under the age of 25.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭The King of Moo




    They're definitely not **** or anything

    I got bored halfway through (how can you engage with a concept so ludicrous as a man trying to sell clothes wearing so little?) and made up my own story.

    This then became the final scene in a modern, gender-swapped remake of 80s hit Mannequin.

    Dowdy sales assistant Jane Switcher (Selena Gomez) leads a boring life. Single and with no friends, she confides in one person: a male mannequin! (Zac Efron)

    But one night when she's left alone to stocktake, the mannequin is struck by lightning and comes to life!

    Now, she must hide her new man from her boss (Stanley Tucci) while also trying to stop an evil property developer (Bryan Cranston) from turning the vintage boutique into a parking lot!

    In the end, not only do they manage to save the boutique, but she and Manny fall in love (even though, hilariously, she could never convince him to wear anything under his jacket, as he only used to model jackets!) and somehow end up running it together, with everyone in the neighbourhood showing up on their re-opening day.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,293 ✭✭✭1ZRed


    MarkMc wrote: »
    For the record, I hate them as a brand, but, their hoodies are bloody comfortable. Plus theyre creating 300 jobs and will boost footfall in the area. So fvck it, if you don't like it, don't go there. Plus they've restored the building beautifully.

    Their hoodies are brilliant and they're really durable. I'm wearing one right now that's over 4 years old, and I still can't bring myself to throw it out either.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭kincsem


    It's bullying with fashion.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    xzanti wrote: »
    Who are the 2 goons waving in that video??

    I wanted to post the exact same thing when i saw the video.

    Really... What.. My head is hurting. Who are they?

    American Ireland. It is a hell i want no part of.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,698 ✭✭✭✭Princess Peach


    MarkMc wrote: »
    For the record, I hate them as a brand, but, their hoodies are bloody comfortable. Plus theyre creating 300 jobs and will boost footfall in the area. So fvck it, if you don't like it, don't go there. Plus they've restored the building beautifully.

    I just have an issue with a corporation who hire not on merit and ability, but looks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    kincsem wrote: »
    It's bullying with fashion.

    This is the most retarded thing iv read all night. Hats off to you.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭dan1895


    I got bored halfway through (how can you engage with a concept so ludicrous as a man trying to sell clothes wearing so little?) and made up my own story.

    This then became the final scene in a modern, gender-swapped remake of 80s hit Mannequin.

    Dowdy sales assistant Jane Switcher (Selena Gomez) leads a boring life. Single and with no friends, she confides in one person: a male mannequin! (Zac Efron)

    But one night when she's left alone to stocktake, the mannequin is struck by lightning and comes to life!

    Now, she must hide her new man from her boss (Stanley Tucci) while also trying to stop an evil property developer (Bryan Cranston) from turning the vintage boutique into a parking lot!

    In the end, not only do they manage to save the boutique, but she and Manny fall in love (even though, hilariously, she could never convince him to wear anything under his jacket, as he only used to model jackets!) and somehow end up running it together, with everyone in the neighbourhood showing up on their re-opening day.

    I'd queue up in the cold like a douche bag to see that movie.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭kincsem


    Hogzy wrote: »
    This is the most retarded thing iv read all night. Hats off to you.
    And it's true.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    kincsem wrote: »
    And it's true.

    Dam right its true, Iv read quite a lot of stupid sh!t, Yours takes the cake.

    Can you explain how its bullying with fashion?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 892 ✭✭✭opti0nal


    if you buy something from A&F, are you allowed sell it if you no longer want it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,278 ✭✭✭x43r0


    The queuing crap is not for me but they're clothes are bloody good quality

    +1 on the American Eagle recommendation above. Cheaper than A&F and just as good. I picked up a load of stuff when in New York and they've all kept in great condition


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    opti0nal wrote: »
    if you buy something from A&F, are you allowed sell it if you no longer want it?

    No, you'll go to jail if you sell it. That includes donating it to charity shops. Both you and the charity will all go to jail... for life.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Dam right its true, Iv read quite a lot of stupid sh!t, Yours takes the cake.

    Can you explain how its bullying with fashion?

    If you are under 25 and put on their Clothes, you develop an American Accent. Then you get some sort of power buzz, and you start looking for small people to bully in case they have something in their non A&F pockets to hit other people with. Weapon of ass distraction.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,459 ✭✭✭Chucken


    In November 2009, Abercrombie & Fitch was added to the "Sweatshop Hall of Shame 2010" by the worker advocacy group International Labor Rights Forum.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Labor_Rights_Forum


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭kincsem


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Dam right its true, Iv read quite a lot of stupid sh!t, Yours takes the cake.

    Can you explain how its bullying with fashion?
    I am a shareholder in Abercrombie & Fitch (only 200 shares worth ~$6k).
    Read this and use Google. They aim at young teenage girls, the herd mentality.
    http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2012/apr/28/abercrombie-fitch-savile-row


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    Everyone goes on about how comfortable their hoodies are but I've never ever bought an uncomfortable hoodie.

    I've got a really comfortable one that I bought in H&M - it was 30 euro. What makes the A&F ones sooooo much better?


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