Abercrombie & Fitch

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Most know how scandalously evil the advertisements for the clothing chain Abercrombie & Fitch have been/can be, however, would it be considered at all sinful to wear any of their clothing? Assume that it’s already owned and not immodest in and of itself; for instance, simply a polo shirt that has the moose logo and doesn’t even even say A&F on the outside.
 
I think it is wrong, but don’t know if it rises to the level of a sin or not. It could possibly be a venial sin.

I think wearing the clothes would show some sort of endorsement or support. First you are giving the company money to buy the shirt and you are also advertising it.
 
Give me a break. The picture of a moose will tell everyone he is wearing and A and F polo shirt? My nick name in high school and college was moose. Some of my friends still call me that. Does that make me an advertisement for A and H. Bye the Bye, I have never bought a single item from them and they have been around only a few decades more than I have.
 
rwoehmke said:
Give me a break. The picture of a moose will tell everyone he is wearing and A and F polo shirt? My nick name in high school and college was moose. Some of my friends still call me that. Does that make me an advertisement for A and H. Bye the Bye, I have never bought a single item from them and they have been around only a few decades more than I have.
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I would feel quite certain people could recognize the difference between a nickname and a company logo.

The issue of supporting the company should be considered.
At the very least purchase from A&F gives them money that will be used in further scandal.
 
Pretty sure Jimmy Akin has taught that we’re not required to boycott anything. Therefore no sin in wearing the clothes.
 
Flopfoot said:
Pretty sure Jimmy Akin has taught that we’re not required to boycott anything. Therefore no sin in wearing the clothes.
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I would not be so certain that Jimmy Akin is the decider in what is and is not sin. I believe that honor goes to God.

Symantics aside though, wearing may not be sinful, but the purchase could readily be considered a support of this company.
 
If one feels that A&F’s advertising is evil and scandalous, then that same person buying the clothes, would ultimately be paying for the advertising. lol

If you don’t want to create wealth for a company who advertises in a misleading, or overtly sexual way–then don’t buy their clothes. The money that pays for the advertising, comes from the retail revenue. It’s really that simple. 🙂
 
whatevergirl said:
If one feels that A&F’s advertising is evil and scandalous, then that same person buying the clothes, would ultimately be paying for the advertising. lol

If you don’t want to create wealth for a company who advertises in a misleading, or overtly sexual way–then don’t buy their clothes. The money that pays for the advertising, comes from the retail revenue. It’s really that simple. 🙂
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Yep - agreed - though I would not go around thinking people were sinful if they were wear A&F clothing.
It’s a personal choice.

There are other companies that use overtly sexual advertising as well. Fragrance companies, Victoria’s Secret and other undergarment companies. Are we to view all of these as sinful and just not buy product?

Well, do what you will and pick your products as you see fit. Sinful - no.
 
jrabs said:
Yep - agreed - though I would not go around thinking people were sinful if they were wear A&F clothing.
It’s a personal choice.

There are other companies that use overtly sexual advertising as well. Fragrance companies, Victoria’s Secret and other undergarment companies. Are we to view all of these as sinful and just not buy product?

Well, do what you will and pick your products as you see fit. Sinful - no.
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Right…agreed, as well.
But, if I say advertising is sinful, and then I turn around and buy the product of the manufacturer, then I’m sort of talking out of both sides of my mouth, so to speak. I don’t necessarily find all ads that are provocative, as sinful, personally.

I just find A&F’s clothes to be a rip off…that should be sinful, what they sell those rags for!😛
 
whatevergirl said:
Right…agreed, as well.
But, if I say advertising is sinful, and then I turn around and buy the product of the manufacturer, then I’m sort of talking out of both sides of my mouth, so to speak. I don’t necessarily find all ads that are provocative, as sinful, personally.

I just find A&F’s clothes to be a rip off…that should be sinful, what they sell those rags for!😛
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Yep - me too. My point for the OP is that I do not like the provocative Victoria’s Secret ads, however I like their product. Like Whatevergirl says - ya can’t have it both ways.

If it rubs your moral fiber the wrong way, then shop at American Eagle or such like that. But I would stray from labeling other as sinful in their shopping choices.
 
If I had teenagers I would not allow them to wear clothing from this company. I don’t believe that their corporate image is something that our family would want to support or endorse, and when you wear something with a name on it you are giving it your stamp of approval.

~Liza
 
I have three shirts from A&F that I purchased in college and before I was even aware of the filthy practices of the company. I don’t feel comfortable wearing these in public, since they sport the brand name in plain sight, and I would never want to promote the purchase of their clothing. My personal opinion is that when you wear someone’s logo, you are a walking advertisement for that company. Not necessarily if it’s a small patch on the back of your pants, but definitely if it’s printed clearly on the front of your shirt.

Since what you’re talking about is just the logo (which I wouldn’t even recognize), I don’t see a problem with wearing the shirt out in public.
 
DeoGratias83 said:
Most know how scandalously evil the advertisements for the clothing chain Abercrombie & Fitch have been/can be, however, would it be considered at all sinful to wear any of their clothing? Assume that it’s already owned and not immodest in and of itself; for instance, simply a polo shirt that has the moose logo and doesn’t even even say A&F on the outside.
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it would be against the dress code for any CCD or youth activities in this parish, I don’t have the authority to declare violations a sin, but if I did, contributing anything that enables this company to promote its foul views would qualify.
 
I am completely out of the loop on this Abercrombie scandal, but I refuse to pay any company for the “right” to advertise for them. I simply don’t buy clothes with prominent logos, characters, or names.
 
Loren_1of6 said:
I am completely out of the loop on this Abercrombie scandal, but I refuse to pay any company for the “right” to advertise for them. I simply don’t buy clothes with prominent logos, characters, or names.
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:eek: I have nothing to add, but Loren…I call my daughter…my lil petunia, and she laughes. LOL That is too funny that I see that today in your sig line.😛

Sorry–back to topic.😉
 
So exactly what is it that A&F does that is so bad? I’m completely ignorant about this.
 
Caesar517 said:
So exactly what is it that A&F does that is so bad? I’m completely ignorant about this.
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Many of their mail catalogues were so graphic that they warranted the black wrapping that is normally reserved for pornographic magazines.
 
Joe_5859 said:
Many of their mail catalogues were so graphic that they warranted the black wrapping that is normally reserved for pornographic magazines.
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:rotfl:
Things like that make no sense to me. Whoever manages their advertising department needs to remember what he is selling (clothes, not porn). It’s amazing how advertisers can hurt their own company and either not know or not care about it.
 
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