American Eagle Outfitters is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by Mark and Jerry Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc. , a company which also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear. The Silvermans sold their ownership interests in 1991. The brand targets 15 to 25 year old males and females, with 900+ retail locations in the U.S. and Canada and an online store.



