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Epstein 2.0? The Ex-CEO Of Abercrombie & Fitch Accused Of Exploiting Men For Years

It's difficult to feel nostalgic looking at the Abercrombie & Fitch campaigns from our youth now that we know about the sinister acts that occurred behind the scenes.

By Jaimee Marshall7 min read
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The Abercrombie & Fitch Fall/Winter 2000-2001 campaign shot by Bruce Weber/Vogue France

Abercrombie & Fitch’s former CEO Mike Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith have been accused of sexually exploiting male models with the promise of modeling opportunities, as well as pressuring them to commit acts they weren’t comfortable with. Through a two-year investigation, BBC uncovered a “well-oiled machine” organizing sex events that could potentially be considered sex trafficking.