The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool (2023)

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Allegations of exploitation and abuse have emerged at one of the biggest fashion brands in the US. Former CEO Mike Jeffries transformed Abercrombie and Fitch from a failing retail chain to a multibillion-dollar empire and the epitome of cool. Now, after months of painstaking investigation, reporter Rianna Croxford speaks to men who say they were recruited into a dark world, created to satisfy the sexual fantasies of Mike Jeffries and his British partner Matthew Smith. Silenced for years by the fear of breaking non-disclosure agreements, these men describe feeling exploited and traumatized by their experience. One high-profile American lawyer has called for prosecutors to investigate.

Director: Edward McGown
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Production: BBC
Original Language: en

Keywords

abuse, sexual exploitation, abercrombie, male models

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool about?
Allegations of exploitation and abuse have emerged at one of the biggest fashion brands in the US. Former CEO Mike Jeffries transformed Abercrombie and Fitch from a failing retail chain to a multibillion-dollar empire and the epitome of cool. Now, after months of painstaking investigation, reporter Rianna Croxford speaks to men who say they were recruited into a dark world, created to satisfy the sexual fantasies of Mike Jeffries and his British partner Matthew Smith. Silenced for years by the fear of breaking non-disclosure agreements, these men describe feeling exploited and traumatized by their experience. One high-profile American lawyer has called for prosecutors to investigate.
Who directed The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool?
The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool was directed by Edward McGown.
Who stars in The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool?
The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool stars Mike Jeffries, Matthew Smith.
How long is The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool?
The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool?
The Abercrombie Guys: The Dark Side of Cool is a Documentary film.