'Great Jeans' or 'White Supremacy'? Sydney Sweeney's Ad Sparks Political Backlash

| Jul 31, 2025, 09:45:00 PM | etimes.in
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American Eagle’s fall denim campaign starring Sydney Sweeney sparked a social media frenzy and it wasn’t just about the fashion. From trending AI-powered try-ons to criticism over promoting Eurocentric beauty ideals, the ad stirred heated online debate. While some applauded the wordplay, others labeled it insensitive and exclusive. The controversy even drew comments from the White House and conservative figures like Megyn Kelly. Despite the uproar, American Eagle is standing its ground, pointing to internal backing and announcing that proceeds from the Sweeney line will support the Crisis Text Line. Watch now.

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