Editing Mike Jeffries (section)

=== Early Life and Career Beginnings ===
Mike Jeffries grew up in Los Angeles, California, and attended Claremont McKenna College before going on to earn an MBA from Columbia Business School. His career in fashion began at the renowned retail brand Paul Harris, where he worked in various positions before venturing into entrepreneurship.

In 1992, Jeffries joined Abercrombie & Fitch, a struggling outdoor apparel company known for its heritage as a sporting goods retailer. He was brought in by Les Wexner, the CEO of L Brands, to turn the brand around. Under Jeffries’ direction, the company underwent a radical transformation, moving away from its traditional image to become a trend-setting retailer aimed at young, fashionable consumers.