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American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

American_Eagle_Sydney_Sweeney_30338NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. The ad blitz included “clever, even provocative language” and was “definitely going to push buttons,” the company’s chief marketing officer told trade media outlets.