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Lamine Yamal Launches First American Eagle Collection

The Gen Z‑focused streetwear line translates his off-field oversized look into affordable ready-to-wear as he serves as American Eagle’s first global brand ambassador.

Overview

  • The collection, which launched Thursday, Sept. 3, is a roughly 28–29 piece lineup that is available on AE.com and in select U.S. stores with prices reported from $15.95 to $139.95.
  • Yamal says he took an active creative role in design and fit, telling GQ he wanted the line to feel authentic rather than being a name-only endorsement.
  • The pieces lean into oversized, relaxed silhouettes popular with Gen Z and include highlighted items such as cropped flannels, a workwear-inspired jacket, baggy and carpenter-style pants, and football kit–inspired knit tees.
  • American Eagle tapped Yamal as its first Global Brand Ambassador in January 2026 under a five-year agreement, positioning the retailer to translate his high-profile style into mass-market fashion.
  • The collaboration underscores a growing trend of top athletes moving into fashion and could widen Yamal’s cultural reach by giving fans an affordable way to copy his look and by boosting AE’s appeal to younger shoppers.