The retailer says it's investigating claims that its ex-CEO sexually exploited young men at lavish parties. It's a major test for a brand that's remaking its image for a socially conscious era.
Updated October 3, 2023 at 2:15 PM ET
The recruitment for the events was handled by the middleman, identified by the BBC as James Jacobson. Another man, a former model, told the BBC he had oral sex performed on him by another recruited man as Jeffries and Smith watched. NPR called several phone numbers listed for Jeffries in public databases but could not successfully reach the former CEO to request comment.Jeffries headed A&F from 1992 and 2014 and is credited with transforming the store from a flailing heritage brand known for safari wear to a top-selling teen outfitter synonymous with preppy cuts, pungent cologne and provocative ads with semi-nude models."In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and there are the not-so-cool kids.
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