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American Eagle Responds to Critics over Sydney Sweeney Ad

UNITED STATES, AUG 4 – The campaign sparked debate over race and beauty standards but boosted American Eagle’s stock by about 20%, adding hundreds of millions in market value in one day.

  • On July 23, 2025, American Eagle Outfitters launched its fall denim campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, sparking debate over race and Western beauty standards.
  • Most criticism arose from the 'genes' vs 'jeans' pun, with critics accusing the campaign of echoing eugenics theories and some critics seeing it as a nod to eugenics, critics said.
  • On Monday, President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, `Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the 'HOTTEST' ad out there`, following reports of her GOP registration in Florida.
  • In a statement on Friday, American Eagle said the campaign “is and always was about the jeans,” as its stock surged about 20 percent, adding hundreds of millions in market value.
  • Advertising strategists say the campaign's success underscores the appeal of straightforward, Americana-inspired marketing that resonates with Gen Z conservatives.
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