Busy Philipps, Samira Wiley, Jameela Jamil, Brenna Huckaby and Molly
Burke Join Aerie’s Body Positivity and Women’s Empowerment Movement
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announces that Aerie will
expand its #AerieREAL Role Model™ family for spring 2019, continuing to
accelerate the growth of the lifestyle brand and strengthening its
commitment to body positivity. Actor, The New York Times bestselling
author and host of E!’s late night show BUSY TONIGHT Busy
Philipps, actress and activist Samira
Wiley, actor, writer and activist Jameela
Jamil, gold medal para snowboarderBrenna
Huckaby and creator Molly
Burkewill join current Role Models Iskra
Lawrence, Aly
Raisman, Cleo
Wade and Jenna
Kutcher in Aerie’s ongoing mission to empower its customers.
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#AerieREAL Role Model Spring '19 Campaign: Iskra Lawrence, Brenna Huckaby, Busy Philipps, Jameela Jamil, Cleo Wade, Aly Raisman, Samira Wiley and Molly Burke. Photo Credit: Aerie by Ali Mitton
“The #AerieREAL Role Models are a source of inspiration for our
customers and women around the world,” said Jennifer Foyle, Aerie Global
Brand President. “These amazing Role Models embrace the Aerie lifestyle
and were chosen for their influential voices, unique stories and
commitment to nurturing an inclusive, empowering community for Aerie
women everywhere.”
The #AerieREAL Role Model ’19 campaign will feature real conversations
around body confidence and social causes at stores across the country.
Role Models will share their stories and create awareness for the causes
they stand behind by appearing in unretouched images and videos in
stores, online and through social marketing.
The new #AerieREAL Role Models share first-hand what being part of the
campaign means to them:
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“Aerie’s campaign showing unretouched women looking beautiful and
empowered helps me drive home the message of self-love and confidence
that I bestow on my two daughters daily.”
- Busy Philipps
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“I am here to wake everyone up the way I had to be woken up. I just
want to stop people from feeling the way that I once felt by being
beaten up by imagery and messaging that wasn’t real and wasn’t
demonstrative of what the real world is. I am here to make change and
be surrounded by people and brands who are willing to take risks and
push boundaries. ”
- Jameela Jamil
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“Finding passion and purpose in everything I do is what drives me and
makes me feel fulfilled and happy in my own skin. The Aerie family has
truly embraced and celebrated the real me.”
- Samira Wiley
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“I wasn’t always comfortable with my body and was afraid of what
people would think of me, but I’ve learned when you feel good in your
own skin it absolutely shows. I want to help change the stigma behind
disabilities, and the opportunity to be a part of this campaign helps
reinforce to ALL women that there is absolutely nothing that can stop
any of us from fulfilling our dreams.”
- Brenna Huckaby
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“When my world became dark at age 4, I swore that I would use my voice
to shed some light into the lives of others. I strive to be relatable,
real, and not show my life as photoshopped and perfect—these
imperfections are what make us real and tell our story.”
- Molly
Burke
About #AerieREAL™
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Aerie is a pioneer within the body positivity and inclusivity
movement. In 2014 the brand was among the first to stop retouching
models and through #AerieREAL pledged to highlight real women in its
campaigns.
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In 2016, Aerie announced its first #AerieREAL Role Model, Iskra
Lawrence to champion body positivity and inclusivity.
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In 2018, Aerie launched a revolutionary 360-degree bra shopping
experience that creates a positive and supportive shopping environment
to help women feel good about their real selves.
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Aerie recognizes there is still work to be done and understands the
importance of challenging the stereotypical standards of beauty, which
helps give its customers a voice.
About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global
specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories
and personal care products at affordable prices under its American
Eagle® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in
the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Hong Kong, and ships to 81
countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie
merchandise also is available at more than 200 international locations
operated by licensees in 25 countries. For more information, please
visit www.aeo-inc.com.
About Aerie
Aerie is a lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear and
swim collections. With the #AerieREAL™ movement, Aerie celebrates its
community by advocating for body positivity and the empowerment of all
women. Aerie believes in inspiring customers to love their real selves,
inside and out. Retouching-free since 2014. Visit www.aerie.com
to learn more. Let the Real You Shine®.
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