American Apparel Filing Shines Light on Hedge Fund Standard General

The news ends long-standing speculation swirling around the company's financial health. The US retailer broke new ground when it first hit the British high street, but its edginess and internet porn aesthetic ended up tarnishing its image. Last week, the Arts Action Fund released a video of a statement from Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, … Read more

Good for American Apparel's Smutty Ads

Clothing store chain American Apparel was once again facing backlash from consumers on Thursday, this time for a provocative ad featuring a mini-skirt clad female model bending over a car. Twitter user Em commented on  Controversial clothing retailer American Apparel has come under fire over its new Back to School range which critics have branded … Read more

Good for American Apparel's Smutty Ads

If American Apparel can grow again, and show that it does not need to eat through cash to stay afloat, the market will have a reason to bid its shares back above $2. The CEO of one of the worst-run retailers in American is joining the board of another company in the same category. Joseph … Read more

Good for American Apparel's Smutty Ads

For years, American Apparel has used sex to sell. It became a problem when people stopped buying.Allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment lawsuits aga American Apparel is no stranger to controversy and has come under fire in the past for campaigns featuring topless models or women in "overtly sexual" poses. One particular advert featured a … Read more

In Defense Of American Apparel's Ads

You see, American Apparel is the paradox on our high streets. It's the antithesis of what we've come to expect from our clothing retailers. Whereas we usually fret about where, how – and for how little – our clothes are being made; with American He's been defenestrated from the boardroom, but American Apparel's ex-CEO is … Read more

In Defense Of American Apparel's Ads

American Apparel has reached a deal with investment firm Standard General to help pay off a $10 million loan. But American Apparel seems in no rush to change its image; to divert from its territory of teenage Boogie Nights, red lollipops being sucked by young lips, tousled hair, and sexual aggressiveness and suggestion. It is … Read more

'Fueling Lolita Fantasies': American Apparel 'Back to School' Ad Sparks …

American Apparel has reached a deal with investment firm Standard General to help pay off a $10 million loan. He's been defenestrated from the boardroom, but American Apparel's ex-CEO is battling to regain control of the company he founded. Dov Charney, ousted for al Controversial clothing retailer American Apparel has come under fire over its … Read more

American Apparel accused of selling 'underage porn' to promote schoolgirls' skirts

American Apparel's school skirt image sparks fury. US retailer's back to school campaign images objectify and sexualise young women. Daisy May Sitch Style Writer August 07, 2014. American Apparel is in trouble again after posting a provocative image on  American Apparel has reached a deal with investment firm Standard General to help pay off a … Read more