Abercrombie & Fitch Hot or Not Sexist Employee Hotness Test

Abercrombie & Fitch forces unattractive employees to work in the stockroom in the back. Kristen Carmichael was shocked to discover company employees think she is ugly, scoring a "0".

You're either Abercrombie hot – or you're not.

Kristen Carmichael discovered she didn't fit the clothing store's self-described "sexy, effortless style" when she was pulled from a sales position on the floor of the NorthPark Center store and shoved back to the stockroom to fold clothes.

This was after they'd rated her face.

The college student who was in Dallas for the summer and her female co-worker had received a 0 ranking on a district manager's monthly audit.

The report, posted on a wall in the office, included the question, "Do all female models currently working have beautiful faces?"

Todd Corley, Abercrombie's vice president of diversity and inclusion, said the "face" question refers to the full presentation of an individual, not merely his or her visage.

The company says it is important to uphold the brand's image and maintain diversity in its stores. Some sales representatives are chosen to appear in posters, ads and other marketing materials.

I wanna hate on Abercrombie for doing this, but I can't.

First of all, it's actually legal. Second, when I think about it, working at Abercrombie is similar to applying to be a waitress at Hooters, a stripper, cocktail waitress, go go dancer... any profession where hawtness is key. I guess Abercrombie is at liberty to be full of shit. Clearly, they're not going to change their standards if their "0" employees continue to work there when assigned to work in the stock room where no one can see them.

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