Overview
- Sweeney tells People she was surprised by the reaction, rejects racist interpretations, and says she strives to bring people together.
- She acknowledges that not speaking sooner may have deepened divisions and says she wanted to clarify her views.
- American Eagle maintains the tagline was strictly about denim and says the campaign delivered record-breaking denim sales.
- The retailer reports the Sydney Jacket sold out in a day and the Sydney Jean sold out in a week, with proceeds from the jean benefiting the Crisis Text Line.
- Commentators have likened the spot to Brooke Shields’ 1980 Calvin Klein ads, and Donald Trump praised the campaign, according to Deadline.