Clint Groom from AE featured in Nylon Guys

Clint Groom, Senior Director of men's woven and denim, is featured in the September 2011 issue of Nylon Guys. In the interview, Clint defines AE's denim for men this fall as "cool" and "masculine," emphasizing darker washes and more lightweight fabrics. Clint goes on to discuss how AE uses techniques like sand-washing, grinding, tacking, and binding to give our jeans the party ready look. To read the full interview, head to your nearest newsstand or bookstore and look for Nylon Guys with Paul Rudd on the cover.

Interview with Amy Astley, Editor-in-Chief, Teen Vogue

Teen Vogue's Editor-in-Chief, Amy Astley, will be doing a book signing in our Times Square store on Tuesday, July 12th from 6pm-8pm. Amy's book, The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion, offers an inside view into the fashion industry. It provides interviews, stories, and a behind the scenes look into the worlds of design, modeling, photography, and more. Anyone who wants to learn how to break into the industry should definitely pick up Amy's book, and if you're in New York City, you can get it signed! Teen Vogue editors will also be in attendance. To kick-off the event, we interviewed Amy to get some answers to our burning questions.

What personality traits do you think are most important for someone wanting to work in the fashion industry?
AA: Passion — a mad passion for fashion! You have to have that burning, core desire to be around clothes.

What is the most important piece of advice you have for aspiring fashionistas?
AA: Take assistant level jobs cheerfully and soak up every bit of information you can. If you are good, you will be noticed!

How can someone who wants to work in fashion stand out from the crowd?
AA: Do EVERYTHING really, really well. People will notice. Also, look great! Our business is about expressing yourself through clothing and beauty. Be gorgeous, be odd, be special, be unique, be out-there. Be yourself. Don’t try to look like someone else or who you think you are meant to emulate. Truly express yourself visually -- this too will be noticed. I want to understand what someone is thinking when I look at them. I like to see a lot of creativity, individuality.

What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made in your career, and what did you learn from it?
AA: My biggest mistake shall go unmentioned — my motto is learn from your mistakes but don’t draw attention to them!

What drew you to work in the fashion industry?
AA: I am very visually driven. I am always pursuing beauty. Fashion is a very good fit for me.

What is your favorite (and least favorite) thing about working in fashion?
AA: My favorite thing about working in the magazine industry is meeting my fantastic readers. Young people really thrill and inspire me. Working in fashion suits me — it is very fast paced, always changing. Least favorite thing about working in fashion? You always feel sick of your wardrobe since you are seeing so many great new ideas months before they are available to buy.

What can someone do while they are in school to prepare for a career in fashion?
AA: Educate yourself. Watch tons of films and look at photography, art. Working in fashion is so much about a visual language of references. Look at old films and new. Go to museums, try to look at designer clothing up close in the best stores in your area. Learn about fabric and cutting. Read fashion books – there are so many. I love it when I meet a young person who has really delved into the history of fashion.

If you weren’t working in fashion, what would you be doing?
AA: I wanted very much to be a professional ballet dancer when I was younger. Maybe I would work in that field — like I said, I am always pursuing beauty, and ballet is the most beautiful thing on earth!

What’s next for you and Teen Vogue?
AA: Teen Vogue is always evolving — gotta keep it cool!

We thank Amy for taking the time to speak with us, and we encourage all of you to meet her at the book signing on July 12th at 6pm in our Times Square store. RSVP HERE.

AE in the News

The current face of Aerie, Cintia Dicker, was profiled on NylonMag.

Denise Richards and her kids were spotted at the 77kids booth at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation‘s A Time for Heroes Carnival in Los Angeles by People.com.

FashionIndie.com featured AE's mermaid cutoff shorts for men.

Finally, our fall denim video was also picked up by TheGloss.com and FashionIsGreat.com.

AE in the News

Take a look at these recent articles featuring items from American Eagle:

Our fall denim video can be seen on Racked.com and Denimology.com.

HollywoodLife.com has a great picture of Julianne Hough wearing our distressed denim shorts. (as well as Selena Gomez and Cameron Diaz.)

RealLifeRunway.com features a cute cable sweater from our aerie brand.

Finally, Racked.com also had a great post about our aerie brand's contest with a new iPhone app called Pose. The contest gives you the chance to win a $150 aerie gift card and get your picture on our Times Square billboard. How cool!

The Girls of Coachella 2011

From the main stage to the dance tent the design inspiration was endless this year... prints, colors, textures and endless accessories. Favorite items? Crocheted layers, fun rompers, pretty printed dresses, leather sandals, denim shorties and combat boots. Hat and glasses were a must and whatever you do, don't forget to put a feather (or 5) in your hair. Check out our pics and get inspired for your next festival or other summertime shenanigans!

Festival Fasion: What to wear to Coachella

We're gearing up for Coachella this weekend and are drawing inspiration on what to wear from some of the people we ran into at SXSW.

Liz - AE Scarf

Nick - AE Jeans

Shelly - AE Shorts

Kayleigh - AE Dress

Henry - AE Jeans

AE In the News

Check out theses recent articles featuring items from American Eagle:

Luxe Shorts: Lunchtime Deal (Self.com)

10 Cute Bikinis Under $50 (Cosmopolitan.com)

Layer Up In These Spring Jackets (Refinery29.com)

70s Fashion (TheGloss.com)

FEED Bags Now Available at AE

AE is proud to announce a new partnership with FEED Projects to launch a new line available in more than 400 AE stores across the country and online that will benefit the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Each FEED Guatemala bag purchased* generates a donation from the FEED Foundation to help UNICEF provide essential micronutrients to children in Guatemala.

The purchase* of the FEED Guatemala 3 bag will generate a donation from the FEED Foundation to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to enable UNICEF to provide micronutrients for 3 young children in Guatemala for an entire year. And the purchase* of the FEED Guatemala 1 bag will generate a donation from the FEED Foundation to enable UNICEF to provide micronutrients for one child for an entire year. We love fashion that makes you feel good.

Check out the collection HERE.




*For each “FEED Guatemala 1” bag and “FEED Guatemala 3” bag purchased at American Eagle Outfitter stores in the U.S. and online, the FEED Foundation will donate $3.50 or $10.50 respectively to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to help support UNICEF’s nutrition programs in Guatemala. No part of the purchase price is tax-deductible. UNICEF does not endorse any brand or product. For more information visitwww.unicefusa.org or www.feedprojects.com.

VOTE FOR JESSICA!

Our friend and spring AE model Jessica Perez is trying to win a contest for a certain magazine you may have heard of. Apparently, they have a famous issue every year with a beautiful girl in a swimsuit on the cover. Click ‘VOTE’ below to help Jessica become the next cover girl of 2011. Good luck Jessica!

VOTE!

Say Hello to Spring!

Aerie’s collection floats in for spring with soft, vintage-inspired touches that are feminine and flattering, truly layers to love.

Warming Trends

There may be snow and ice everywhere but we’re thinking spring. Refresh your wardrobe and check out some of our favorite new arrivals for the warmer days ahead.

Sunwashed T’s, lots of white, faded denim and boho tops and dresses all make their debut for AE. Add some extra love with AEO Jewelry and get ready to take it outside.