American Eagle Outfitters' Canine Collection, American Beagle Outfitters, Goes From April Fools' Joke To Real-Life Dog Fashion Line

Faux Doggy Fashion Line Becomes Reality in Holiday 2014 With Limited Edition Collection

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Apr 01, 2014, 09:00 ET

NEW YORK, April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a week of speculation over the authenticity of American Eagle Outfitters' first canine fashion line, the brand reveals today that American Beagle Outfitters, originally meant to be a fun April Fools' Day prank dreamed up in the spirit of fundraising for ASPCA^® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®), will become a reality. Due to incredible consumer response and demand, American Eagle Outfitters confirmed today that the brand will premiere a limited edition line of canine clothing for Holiday 2014.

American Eagle Outfitters' Canine Collection, American Beagle Outfitters, Goes From April Fools' Joke To Real-Life Dog Fashion Line. (PRNewsFoto/American Eagle Outfitters) (PRNewsFoto/AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS)

Following the announcement of American Beagle Outfitters on March 24, 2014, shoppers were encouraged to sign up for the waitlist for a first look at the line, receiving 20% off American Eagle purchases with $1.00 per order benefitting the ASPCA. As a result, the brand donated $100,000 to the cause. For more information on ASPCA, please visit www.aspca.org.

"We originally felt that April Fools' Day was the perfect opportunity for us to engage with our consumers in a fun, lighthearted way, all while supporting the ASPCA," said Michael Leedy, Chief Marketing Officer of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. "Due to the tremendous positive response and excitement from our customers for the American Beagle Outfitters line, we decided to make a limited edition collection for Holiday 2014."

The limited edition doggy clothing line will debut in American Eagle Outfitters stores and online this Holiday 2014. In the meantime, customers can donate to the cause and view the American Beagle Outfitters collection and dogumentary at www.ae.com/dogs, as well as submit photos of their dogs' style tied to their own #AEOStyle for a chance to be featured on the American Eagle website, www.ae.com.

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 Outfitters^® 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 Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at 69 licensed international franchise stores in 12 countries. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.

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