Gen Z is nostalgic for 2016 amid economic unease. Mall brands like Abercrombie & Fitch may see a revival

Feb 9, 2026 - 09:00
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.