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The Truth Behind Sydney Sweeney’s AE “Great Jeans” Controversy

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In Dinner for Shoes episode 78, host Sarah Wasilak breaks down the most controversial celebrity fashion campaigns — and what they say about the messy intersection of style, politics, and personal values.


First up: American Eagle’s “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” ad, which is getting serious internet backlash. Sarah also covers two other headline-making moments:

  • Miley Cyrus’s recent Dolce & Gabbana eyewear ad, despite her 2017 criticism of the brand’s politics

  • Bella Hadid’s pulled Adidas campaign tied to the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics attack


From celebrity endorsements gone wrong to the question of how to respond when your favorite brands clash with your own beliefs, Sarah offers thoughtful and practical ways forward.


And because controversy comes in all flavors, she also tackles the ultimate divisive topic: pineapple on pizza… for the first time ever.


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THIS DINNER

Traditional pizza with fig balsamic drizzle, basil, fresh mozzarella, classic tomato sauce, and pineapple from &pizza

in Jersey City, NJ 


THESE SHOES

Coach Thong Kitten Heel


THIS OUTFIT

Shop my look       

Garage top

Reformation jeans

Borrowed hoop earrings

BaubleBar salt shaker earring


THESE CHAPTERS

00:00 INTRO

01:59 THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES

06:30 SYDNEY SWEENEY X AMERICAN EAGLE

13:20 MILEY CYRUS X DOLCE & GABBANA

19:04 BELLA HADID X ADIDAS

21:50 SHOULD WE BOYCOTT FASHION BRANDS?

28:15 PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA


THIS PRODUCTION

is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.

is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.

is tech supervised by Nick.

includes photos and videos in chronological order by American Eagle, Sarah Wasilak, Lizzo TikTok, Lizzo Instagram, Miley Cyrus, HauteLeMode YouTube, Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas, Bella Hadid, and Medium.

references “American Eagle-Sydney Sweeney Controversy: AEO Cashes In On Online Uproar” via Forbes , Sayantani DasGupta TikTok, “The Sydney Sweeney Denim Ad Takeaway Nobody Is Talking About” via Popsugar, Sydney Sweeney American Eagle YouGov poll, A History of Dolce & Gabbana’s Problematic Behavior via HauteLeMode YouTube, and “Ethical Considerations in Celebrity Endorsements: A Critical Analysis” via Medium

is made with love.


Dinner for Shoes is a fashion podcast for people who love food, hosted by editor Sarah Wasilak. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode. 

Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you’ve been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don’t hesitate to send a DM or an email.


Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions.


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