American Apparel
American Apparel Inc. is a Los Angeles-based clothing retailer founded by Canadian businessman Dov Charney in spring 1989. Previously known as a "Made in USA" vertically integrated company, following its bankruptcy and sale to Gildan, the company markets itself as "Ethically Made—Sweatshop Free," and most of its apparel is made in Honduras and Nicaragua.
Basic Information
- Category: Fashion & Apparel
- Founded: 1989
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA
- Website: https://www.americanapparel.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1989 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Category: Fashion & Apparel (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Products and Services
- American Apparel Products: American clothing brand from Gildan Activewear.
Evidence and Sources
- Official Website (Primary Source)
- American Apparel — Wikipedia (reference)
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- Recorded profile date: 2025-10-01
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AI summary
American Apparel Inc. is a Los Angeles-based clothing retailer founded by Canadian businessman Dov Charney in spring 1989. Previously known as a "Made in USA" vertically integrated company, following its bankruptcy and sale to Gildan, the company markets itself as "Ethically Made—Sweatshop Free," and most of its apparel is made in Honduras and Nicaragua.
Available profile information
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- 3 structured facts available for extraction.
- 1 product or service signal captured.
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