1 EXHIBIT 21 - SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 1998 (1) Subsidiaries of the registrant: - Retail Commerce Company Incorporated in Nevada - Retail Royalty Company Incorporated in Nevada - Prophecy Co. Incorporated in Ohio - Prophecy Ltd. Partner Co. Incorporated in Ohio - Prophecy Limited Partnership An Ohio Limited Partnership