American Eagle’s Sweeney Defense & Brazil’s Fashion Shaman Claps Back

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On Friday, more than a week after the controversy started brewing, the company posted a statement on its Instagram account that said almost literally nothing, followed up by more images from the Sweeney campaign. Photo: Courtesy of American Eagle
Lauren Sherman
August 4, 2025

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