Abercrombie & Fitch Returns to Its 1892 New York Roots With Denim Made Iconic, a Campaign That Reimagines Jeans
This season, Abercrombie & Fitch introduces a new denim collection featuring hero fits for women and men, showcasing the brand's commitment to style, culture, and sport.
Abercrombie & Fitch Returns to Its 1892 New York Roots With Denim Made Iconic, a Campaign That Reimagines Jeans
Abercrombie & Fitch is leaning into its New York City roots for Fall 2026 with Denim Made Iconic, a new denim campaign that puts the intersection of fashion and sport front and centre. Shot across iconic NYC locations, the campaign uses a star cast and updated fits to show how modern denim can feel elevated, versatile and truly “made iconic” for every day.
Fronting the campaign are Emily Ratajkowski and Paloma Elsesser, alongside professional football players Jaxson Dart and Malik Nabers, who play for the New York Giants. The cast brings together style, culture and sport, with visuals captured on the streets of SoHo and inside subway cars to reflect the energy of the city where Abercrombie & Fitch traces its origin back to 1892. Across the imagery, the talent showcases key denim silhouettes in layered, fall-ready looks that speak to both fashion-forward dressing and off-duty sport style.
The women’s…
lineup highlights several of the brand’s hero fits, including the High Rise Wide Leg Jean, High Rise Barrel Jean, Low Rise Ultra Loose Jean and High Rise Relaxed Jean.
On the men’s side, the collection introduces an updated Relaxed Straight fit and a baggy jean designed for greater comfort and ease, tapping into the ongoing demand for roomier, more relaxed silhouettes.
Across both collections, new garment-dyed fabrications deliver elevated colour, softness and all-day wearability, positioning the denim as a core staple rather than a basic.
In comments around the launch, Corey Robinson, brand president of Abercrombie & Fitch, said the campaign celebrates the heritage and individuality that define New York City, Abercrombie’s customers and the talent bringing the story to life…
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