Abercrombie & Fitch to launch exclusive Lafayette line ahead of Bicentennial

Video by Olivia Giralico

In celebration of its 200th anniversary, Lafayette College is proud to partner with Abercrombie & Fitch for an exclusive limited-edition merchandise line. This collaboration, led by Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz ’85 and her team, celebrates Lafayette’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni through timeless style.

The limited edition line—which features two hoodies, a crewneck sweatshirt, sweatpants, and two tees—will drop Sept. 2, just in time for Bicentennial Kickoff and Fall Weekend (Sept. 26-28).

Merchandise will be available at the College Store, located at McCartney and High streets in Easton, and online at collegestore.lafayette.edu. A percentage of proceeds will support financial aid for future generations of Lafayette students.

“Lafayette’s 200th anniversary is an incredible opportunity to honor our impactful history and set our sights on a bold future,” says President Nicole Hurd. “I’m so grateful to Fran Della Badia ’91, one of our Bicentennial co-chairs, for making the connection with Fran Horowitz and her team at Abercrombie & Fitch. This partnership allows us to celebrate this moment and invest in Leopards for years to come.”

“Lafayette alumni achieve outsized impact of every kind and scale, from transforming industries to elevating communities. Fran Horowitz is a remarkable brand leader and inspiring role model who exemplifies our alumni spirit,” shares Della Badia. “I want to personally thank Fran and her fantastic creative and sourcing team at Abercrombie, who partnered with us to create a unique and distinctive product collection celebrating our Bicentennial.“