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American Eagle’s Fall Denim Campaign Launches With Sydney Sweeney, Stocks Jump

Immersive 3D billboards, AI-powered try-on features with a charity-driven denim drop aim to reignite Gen Z engagement

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A view of an American Eagle Outfitters store in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., June 1, 2021. REUTERS/Erin Scott/File Photo

Overview

  • Sydney Sweeney’s co-designed “The Sydney Jean” is available now, with 100% of proceeds donated to Crisis Text Line, funding support for domestic violence survivors.
  • A limited-edition denim jacket inspired by Sweeney’s on-set style will hit stores on August 10 at $79.95.
  • High-visibility activations include a 3D billboard in Times Square, a 360-degree display at the Las Vegas Sphere, plus an AI-powered Snapchat virtual try-on.
  • The campaign launch fueled a roughly 16% surge in American Eagle’s shares, driven by retail investor interest tied to high short interest, social media buzz, meme stock trading dynamics.
  • American Eagle’s CMO Craig Brommers has called it the brand’s ‘Super Bowl’ marketing push as the retailer leans into experiential branding in a muted spending climate.