American Eagle has finally broken its silence over the uproar sparked by its controversial advertising campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. The now-infamous tagline, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” ignited intense backlash, with critics accusing the brand of invoking racist and eugenic undertones due to the clever wordplay between “jeans” and “genes.” Despite the controversy, the retailer … “American Eagle Responds Over “Great Jeans” Advert Controversy. The Brand Won’t Back Down!”