American Eagle Outfitters and NBC's ``The Apprentice'' Merge Fashion with Function to Design Wearable Technology.WARRENDALE, Pa. -- Tune In on April 7th (9-10 pm ET) as Teams "Magna" and "Net Worth" Pair AE's Spring Collection with Today's Latest Gadgets Leading lifestyle retailer American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AE) today announced that it is a sponsor for season three of NBC's hit reality show "The Apprentice". The task on AE's episode will focus on combining fashion with function as the contestants face off at AE's New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Design Center to create wearable technology. Scheduled to air on Thursday, April 7th 9-10pm ET, teams "Magna" and "Net Worth" will collaborate with AE designers incorporating today's cutting-edge technology including cell phones, MP3 players, and computers into AE's spring 2005 collection. "AE is in constant dialogue with its customers so we've always known that music, entertainment, and technology are important to their lifestyle," said Michael James Leedy, chief marketing officer at American Eagle Outfitters. "The Apprentice contestants are creative, innovative, and energetic and we were excited to give them the chance to have fun and get into the heads of our target demographic, like AE designers do everyday, by incorporating the latest technology into our spring clothing and accessories." Wearable technology is emerging as an innovative, up-and-coming fashion category; however, it has long been part of AE's merchandise and design strategies as the Company has always designed its product with the customer's lifestyle in mind. From the AE Flight Messenger Bag A messenger bag (also called a courier bag) is a type of sack, usually made out of some kind of cloth (natural or synthetic), that is worn over one shoulder with a strap that winds around the chest resting the bag on the lower back. which can store laptops and other essentials such as cell phones and MP3 players in a padded inside pocket to the AE Expedition Down Jacket with inside zip pockets especially for an MP3 player or cell phone as well as a loop for a headphone See headphones. cord, AE customers look cool and connected wherever they live, work, and play. This week, "The Apprentice" episode illustrates how easily technology can be integrated into fashion without compromising comfort or style. "Like 'The Apprentice', AE is all about encouraging individuals to go after their dreams and live their lives to the limit," said Michael James Leedy. "Live Your Life" is a statement that reflects the spirit and values of the AE brand -- authentic, individual, and real -- and we are proud to help big dreams become reality for 'The Apprentice' candidates. Our alliance with the show is a natural partnership." AE will launch a sweepstakes in AE stores nationwide and on ae.com following the airing of its episode in which one lucky individual will win a trip for two to New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , tickets to the final episode of "The Apprentice", a new AE wardrobe, and a tour of the New York Design Center where AE's episode was filmed. About American Eagle Outfitters American Eagle Outfitters (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AEOS AEOS American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (stock symbol) AEOS Advanced Electro-Optical System (3.67 meter adaptive optical telescope on Maui) AEOS Advanced Electro Optical Sensor ) is a leading lifestyle retailer that designs, markets, and sells its own brand of relaxed, casual clothing for 15- to 25-year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. AE's collection includes modern basics like jeans, cargo pants cargo pants or trousers Noun, pl loose trousers with a large external pocket on the side of each leg , and graphic Ts as well as a stylish assortment of cool accessories, outerwear and footwear. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates 777 AE stores in 49 states, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). and Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. and 70 AE stores in Canada. AE also operates via its Web business, www.ae.com, which offers additional sizes and styles of favorite AE merchandise. |
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