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Sydney Sweeney<\/a> is back in business with American Eagle in a sequel campaign that\u2019s turning heads.<\/p>\n

Sweeney reunited with the brand for a new denim-focused campaign, months after her last one ignited a firestorm.<\/p>\n

The “Euphoria” star is fronting “Syd for Short: American Eagle Jean Shorts,” a sun-soaked, stripped-down sequel to her 2025 debut.<\/p>\n

SYDNEY SWEENEY FIGHTS BACK AGAINST ATTACKS OVER AMERICAN EAGLE JEANS CAMPAIGN IN POWERFUL RESPONSE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This time, Sweeney leans into a more laid-back persona, as she sheds both syllables and seams \u2014 going from “Sydney” to “Syd,” while swapping full-length denim for barely-there cutoffs and leaning into cropped tees and a relaxed, sun-soaked beach aesthetic.<\/p>\n

“What brand am I wearing?” she teased in the campaign video. “Yeah, that one.”<\/p>\n

“There\u2019s something timeless about a great pair of jean shorts. They\u2019re simple, but they make you feel confident and put-together without trying too hard,” Sweeney said in a press release tied to the launch.<\/p>\n

SYDNEY SWEENEY TURNS CONTROVERSY INTO CASH AS AMERICAN EAGLE SALES JUMP<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Select pieces in the collection \u2014 including the “Syd Jean” and “Syd Short,” marked by butterfly designs in honor of domestic violence survivors \u2014 will benefit Crisis Text Line, with 100% of proceeds going toward the organization\u2019s 24\/7 mental health support services<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Crisis Text Line, a cause so close to my heart, has been a part of this partnership from the beginning. I love knowing that when everyone wears these pieces, they are also a part of something meaningful that directly helps people who need it,” she said.<\/p>\n

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The rollout comes after Sweeney\u2019s first American Eagle campaign in July 2025 \u2014 a denim-focused launch that quickly became one of the most talked-about ads<\/a> of the year.<\/p>\n

The tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” sparked controversy online over its wordplay on “jeans” and “genes,” with critics debating its implications across social media.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When the campaign was released on July 23, some critics on social media suggested it had shades of “eugenics” and “White supremacy.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The backlash escalated rapidly, catching even Sweeney off guard.<\/p>\n

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“I was honestly surprised by the reaction,” she previously told People. “I did it because I love the jeans and love the brand. I don\u2019t support the views some people chose to connect to the campaign. Many have assigned motives and labels to me that just aren\u2019t true.”<\/p>\n

The actress added, “Anyone who knows me knows that I\u2019m always trying to bring people together. I\u2019m against hate and divisiveness.”<\/p>\n

At the height of the controversy, American Eagle stood firmly behind its star, emphasizing inclusivity and defending the campaign\u2019s intent.<\/p>\n

American Eagle released a statement on its social media accounts on Aug. 1, saying, “\u2019Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans\u2019 is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We\u2019ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/sydney-sweeney-doubles-down-american-eagle-after-controversial-great-jeans-campaign <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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