Abercrombie Got a Gen Z Makeover, and These Outfits Are An Absolute 10/10

For the past two years, my now 19-year-old brother has asked for the same thing for his birthday—an Abercrombie gift card. (I’ve tried to get him something else, but that’s simply what he wants.) Now considering those in his age group were toddlers when the brand was popular the first time around, it’s safe to say that the majority of Gen Z is falling for Abercrombie for the first time, and they’re falling hard.  And for those older Gen Z-ers like myself, we find ourselves facing a much chicer and elevated version of a brand that looks nothing like what we shopped in the 2000s. 

My TikTok algorithm has been sending Abercrombie hauls my way, and my interest has finally been piqued. I tried on a few of the brand’s new arrivals recently, and after being thoroughly impressed with the quality, I’ve put together 8 fall/winter-ready outfits from the brand. While Gen Z may be happily repeating some fashion mistakes (you live and you learn), they’re also making some smart shopping decisions, and Abercrombie is one of them. Even if you’re not part of Gen Z, the classic pieces below are ones you’ll want to add to your shopping cart.