Gen Z is nostalgic for 2016 amid economic unease. Mall brands like Abercrombie & Fitch may see a revival
- Posted on February 7, 2026
- By CNBC
- 4 Views
Gen Z is nostalgic for 2016 amid economic unease. Mall brands like Abercrombie & Fitch may see a revival
Economic anxiety is pushing Gen Z toward familiar mid-2010s aesthetics, a shift that could translate into renewed demand for legacy mall retailers.
