On Friday, American Eagle posted a statement to Instagram defending the campaign: “This is about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story,” the company wrote, adding, “Great jeans look good on everyone.” The retailer noted that proceeds from Sweeney’s campaign will go to Crisis Text Line to help victims of domestic violence.

American Eagle shut down the critics after Sydney Sweeney faced backlash for joking about having “great genes” in a controversial denim campaign with the brand. “‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great ...

The American Eagle’s “great jeans” advertising campaign with actor Sydney Sweeney facing online backlash and drawing accusations of racial undertones in its messaging. Integrated marketing expert Cheryl Overton talks about how the company should respond and what their intention could have been with the campaign.