Beanie Feldstein inspires others to tell inclusive stories that help to shift and expand society’s norms. Matthew@weareshadow.com. Aerie ’s “Changing the Course” dinner, a sit-down party for about 100 people, was celebrating the spring 2020 AerieReal role models. In 2016, Aerie announced its first #AerieREAL Role Model, Iskra to champion body positivity and inclusivity.

Let the Real You Shine®. Iskra continues to revolutionize the conversation around body confidence. Molly Burke helps people see all the good.

American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 200 international locations operated by licensees in 25 countries. Visit www.aerie.com to learn more.

With the #AerieREAL™ movement, Aerie celebrates its community by advocating for body positivity and the empowerment of all women. This month, Aerie introduced its 2020 Changemakers and shared their powerful work and stories of triumph, adversity, hope and resilience with its community. “Six years ago, Aerie took the game-changing leap to stop airbrushing its models—which ignited a body positivity movement that has empowered women around the world to let their real selves shine,” commented Jennifer Foyle, Aerie Global Brand President.

Beginning January 23, 2020 Aerie will launch an initiative to award $400,000 in grants to support 20 customers who are leading change in their own communities. Together with our incredible Role Models, we cannot wait to award $400,000 to 20 fierce and inspiring members of the #AerieREAL community.”. Aerie will award 20 real-life changemakers with $20,000 to help them on their journey in making the world a better place. Winners will be announced in fall 2020 and will be featured alongside the 2020 #AerieREAL Role Models to share their personal stories and inspire the Aerie community. In 2014 the brand was among the first to stop retouching models and through #AerieREAL pledged to highlight real women in its campaigns.

Winners will be … Phone: 212.972.0277 As one of the fastest growing brands in the apparel industry, Aerie is equally committed to creating exceptional merchandise collections for its customers while positively influencing the way women see themselves and treat others. Photo Credit: Aerie / Andrew Buda. Aerie launches initiative to award $400,000 to 20 real-life changemakers who are making a difference in their communities, Aerie introduces Ali Stroker, Beanie Feldstein, Dre Thomas, Hari Nef, Keiana Cavé, Lana Condor, Manuela Barón and Tiff McFierce, alongside current Role Models Aly Raisman, Brenna Huckaby, Iskra, Jenna Kutcher and Molly Burke, in its #AerieREAL Role Model Spring '20 campaign.

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. Through the #AerieREAL Change Initiative that launches today, Aerie and the Role Models are taking action and changing the game. Beginning January 23, 2020 Aerie will launch an initiative to award $400,000 in grants to support 20 customers who are leading change in their own communities. Tiff McFierce curates spaces and demonstrates how to practice mindfulness through music, movement and meditation. Keiana Cavé advances technology to improve women’s health. “We believe everyone has the power to be a changemaker. Hari Nef encourages others to question and oppose the status quo – with empathy! Aerie is a lifestyle brand offering intimates, apparel, activewear and swim collections. Actors Hari Nef, Beanie Feldstein, Lana Condor and Ali Stroker join the Aerie Real Role Model campaign for 2020.
Aerie believes in inspiring customers to love their real selves, inside and out.

Jenna Kutcher fuels female entrepreneurship. These eight inspiring women will be joined by current Role Models Aly Raisman, Iskra, Brenna Huckaby, Molly Burke and Jenna Kutcher.

Our purpose is to show the world that there’s REAL power in the optimism of youth. Manuela Barón educates on sustainable practices to show the world how to live with less.

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. Brenna Huckaby challenges others to do the impossible. Lana Condor helps provide education to young women and advocates for the importance of representation in Hollywood. SHADOW NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announces that Aerie will welcome actor Lana Condor, actor and writer Beanie Feldstein, actor and writer Hari Nef, Tony award winning actor Ali Stroker, sustainability activist Manuela Barón, founder of Smile On Me Dre Thomas, DJ and wellness advocate Tiff McFierce, and scientist and CEO Keiana Cavé as #AerieREAL Role Models. Aerie and the #AerieREAL Role Models want to hear stories of triumph, adversity, hope and resilience. Big or small, REAL change is what you make it. 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. Matthew Owens Aly Raisman encourages others to speak their truth. For more information, please visit www.aeo-inc.com. Retouching-free since 2014.
#AerieREAL Role Models spread the brand’s mission to love your real self—inside and out. They empower and inspire the Aerie community to be the change they want to see in the world through leadership, advocacy, workshops and philanthropic partnerships. Ali Stroker believes in turning limitations into opportunities. Each winner will receive $20,000 to support their platforms of change.

Dre Thomas inspires girls to challenge the status quo and impact the world. Winners will be announced in fall 2020 and will be featured alongside the 2020 #AerieREAL Role Models to share their... Big or … It’s time to get up, get out and get involved. (Current Role Models Brenna Huckaby and Molly Burke — along with Aly Raisman, Iskra Lawrence and Jenna Kutcher — are also a part of the 2020 campaign). Customers can share how they are creating REAL change, Initiative rules and requirements can be found. Aerie is a pioneer within the body positivity and inclusivity movement.