Exhibit 23
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Registration Statements as follows:
1999 Stock Incentive Plan (Registration No. 333-34748), | ||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Registration No. 33-33278), | ||
1994 Restricted Stock Plan (Registration No. 33-79350), | ||
1994 Stock Option Plan (Registration Nos. 333-44759, 333-79358, and 333-12661), | ||
Stock Fund of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan (Registration No. 33-84796), and | ||
Registration Statement (Form S-3) (Registration No. 333-68875) |
of our report dated March 9, 2001, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended February 3, 2001.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 23, 2001