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Abercrombie Kids, or in the advertised form, abercrombie, is a childrens version of the popular Abercrombie & Fitch "Casual Luxury" retailer. It is one of their four concept stores, but is mainly targeted towards boys and girls ages 7-14 years old, unlike the other three concepts.

Comparisons to A&F

Similarities

Like Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie sells clothing inspired by the American Lifestyle and is often described as preppy. The designs of both abercrombie and Abercrombie & Fitch are very much alike; both stores have the same architectural design, posters of the current season models are plastered throughout both stores, using a blue color scheme rather than grayscale. In both, Dance Music is blasted and the signature fragrance is sprayed throughout the store.

Differences

• Lower price point than Abercrombie & Fitch, and obvious size differences. abercrombie's prices are typically 35% 40% lower than those at Abercrombie & Fitch. Typically, shirts, and tees cost around $15-$25 while jeans cost $39.50 upwards.

• The jeans are styled after Abercrombie & Fitch jeans, with the same back pocket stitching, and similar names.

• abercrombie models depicted on the store's posters are not partly nude as in A&F posters.

• abercrombie shopping bags aredifferent. The handles are navy blue and not gray like A&F shopping bags.

• The adult store is usually larger in size and much darker. Often Abercrombie and Fitch has shutter like walls at the entrance while abercrombie has windows.

Trivia

• Past abercrombie models include Lindsay Lohan.

• As of August 14, 2006 there are 164 abercrombie stores throughout the United States, with expansion into Canada. There are currently no stores outside of the United States and Canada.