Peek inside American Eagle Outfitters

Confession time: I had never heard of American Eagle Outfitters until I found out Bench was bringing it in and moving into the former Dimensione flagship in Bonifacio High Street. (Click here to see Dimensione’s new location.)
My friend and former store manager, Efren Te, is now the American Eagles’s visual merchandiser.
He recently flew over to train in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, so I was excited to see the results.

Last week, Efren gave me the full tour before the store opened to the public last March 1, 2013.
When I arrived at 2 PM, Robby Carmona was busy rehearsing with live band and models for the launch.

Robby Carmona rehearsal
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The store’s design—as well as the wooden planks—came from the U.S.

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We start on the second level where the menswear is located

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American Eagle
American Eagle

I think my husband would wear these

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American Eagle

Neutrals and colors

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American Eagle

and an obscene amount of underwear to choose from

Lawrence at American Eagle

On the street level are the womens collections

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A bit too young for me, but perfect for students and young ladies

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American Eagle

Plus more cute underwear

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P.S. I really love the fitting rooms—

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Nice, spacious, spare, and plenty.

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Efren showed me its special feature—the call button you can press if you need assistance or another size?

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A first in Manila, I think.

American Eagle
American Eagle

To know more about American Eagle Outfitters:
Follow: https://twitter.com/AEO_PH
Like: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEaglePhilippines

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  • Sense_of_Desire

    AEO clothes are not stylish, what more, they are expensive, better opt for our own local brands

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    CVS Reply:

    expensive is relative :)

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  • http://twitter.com/iamReeseMicah Myk and Reese

    I wonder if Hollister and A&F will find their way in the Philippines anytime soon….

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    Jerb0x Reply:

    Meron kaya… SURPLUS…. :D

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  • girlscoutnocookie

    Suyen did well in bringing American Eagle. The style and price range of AE fit the local market, esp for high school students college students, young professionals and simple girls, of the casual cool variety.

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  • http://twitter.com/volala vo rusiana

    i hope it’s affordable..suyen group when thy bring in foreign mass market brands nagiging mahal na…e.g cotton on..

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    girlscoutnocookie Reply:

    I think the prices increase because of import tax and brand licensing & franchise fees.

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  • JVS01

    The store looks nice and clean. i think i will like the clothes. Efren looks good! Pogi!

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  • http://itsmemissm.blogspot.com/ Macy

    Hi Cecile, re: call button on fitting rooms, they also have those in Debenhams :)

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    CVS Reply:

    oh!! haven’t seen one in Shang

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    girlscoutnocookie Reply:

    The ones in Debenhams look like light switches/ doorbell.

    http://www.mayang.com/textures/Manmade/images/Miscellaneous%20Objects/doorbell_1262613.JPG

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=658622931 Gladdys Corpuz

    I used to really love AEO when I was in high school pa, but not really nowadays since they have been really slow on bringing more stylish clothes on the shelves. But, nevertheless, when I need summer getaway clothes, AEO is always my go-to kasi comfy talaga mga clothes nila even though the quality is moderate.

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  • literarybulimia

    Not crazy about the quality of some of the fabrics but I it’s great that we’re getting a lot of options here in Manila. Also, the store looks good!

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  • http://thekaloka.com/ kaloka

    AEO are crazy when they go on sale! bought alot when they went on sale when I was in Dubai. Men shirts are so comfy.

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  • http://twitter.com/paolojarevalo PAOLO J. AREVALO

    I remember Efren from your shop! He still looks so young! Nice to see your ‘wards’ doing well :-)

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    CVS Reply:

    thanks I’m very proud of him :) )

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  • http://twitter.com/vampinthecity Rain Tan

    I LOVE IT! Personally, I think the collection in the PH looks better than what they have in the US. Good job to their purchasers.

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