Summaries

Abercrombie and Fitch conquered malls in the late '90s and early '00s with gorgeous models, pulsing dance beats and a fierce scent. But their "all-American" image shattered as exclusionary marketing and hiring practices came to light.

In the late '90s and early '00s, Abercrombie and Fitch was the first stop for many shoppers on their trip to the mall. Shirtless jocks stood guard at store entrances, selling a potent mix of sex and wholesomeness. Pulsing dance beats and the brand's fierce scent drew in hordes of young people hoping to buy themselves a seat at the cool kids' table. Led by outspoken CEO Mike Jeffries, A&F cashed in on an "all-American" image and enshrined its clothes as must-haves for the new millennium. But over time, revelations of exclusionary marketing and discriminatory hiring practices began to engulf the white hot brand in scandal. Featuring interviews with dozens of former employees, executives, and models, WHITE HOT: THE RISE and FALL OF ABERCROMBIE and FITCH unravels the complex history of the iconic brand that influenced an entire generation.—Netflix

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Keywords
  • bare chested male
  • mall
  • gay interest
  • social documentary
  • reference to abercrombie & fitch
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Apr 18, 2022
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-14
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations The Adventurers' Club of Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies AliKlay Productions SecondNature

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 28m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.89 : 1

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