Abercrombie

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Who ARE those people waiting in line outside Abercrombie & Fitch on Fifth Avenue? These days, they're European. "It's like a nightclub in there. The fragrance is O.K. but it is a bit strong," says a tourist from Ireland. Just a wee bit. [MRketplace]