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American Apparel

American Apparel Inc. is a North American clothing retailer. The brand began with operating retail stores between the late 1980s and late 2010s. Its operations are based in Los Angeles, California. Founded by Canadian businessman Dov Charney in 1989, it was a vertically integrated company that ranked as one of the largest apparel manufacturers and marketers in North America.[1]

Company type

Private

1989 (1989)

Dov Charney

Worldwide

Paula Schneider (CEO)

Clothing

Official website

As of 2023, American Apparel markets itself as "Ethically Made—Sweatshop Free," with most of its apparel made in Central America, primarily Honduras and Nicaragua.[2][3]

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Los Angeles portal

 

Companies portal

Official website

LA Better Business Bureau report

Tour of the Downtown LA Factory

Inside American Apparel:

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"Made in the USA"

. 20/20. ABC News.

"Sexy Sweats Without the Sweatshop"