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.

American Apparel, Inc.
Company typePrivate
Industry
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
Founded1989 (1989)
FounderDov Charney
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Paula Schneider (CEO)
  • Art Direction
  • Benno Russel
  • Iris Alanzo
  • Erik Seidenglanz
  • Ryan Holiday
  • Elishba Iturra (International Brand side)
ProductsClothing
WebsiteOfficial 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.

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