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American Apparel closes 12 U.K. locations before 2017

Los Angeles - As American Apparel has been going through the motions of their bankruptcy, the Los Angeles-based retailer has predicted closing some of its U.K. locations. As of Friday, December 23, it seems that the basics apparel company has closed most of its stores, as currently there is only one operating location left. The last store open...

Fashion

American Apparel collaborates with HRC Foundation

American Apparel, Los Angeles-based clothing company, announced its collaboration with the Human Rights Campaign Foundation on June 1. The simplistic apparel brand teamed with the foundation in order to create a limited edition collaboration capsule. The collection featured a tank top and t-shirt for men and women that have a graphic design of...

Fashion

American Apparel makes an effort to support immigrant issues in LA

American Apparel, Los Angeles based clothing company, announced its most recent effort towards helping the L.A. immigrant issue on 29 April. The traditional L.A. brand released its limited edition Immigration Integration shirt that donates 20 percent of all proceeds from sales to the New Americans Opportunity Fund. American Apparel has been...

Fashion

Sample sales in Los Angeles attracts locals

Los Angeles locals gathered to various warehouses, discreet locations, from Commerce to downtown L.A. in order to attend the several sample sales that went on this past weekend. The two most popular sales included American Apparel’s flea market sale and L’Agence’s warehouse sale. American Apparel had their annual rummage sale at their factory on...

People

Robert Mintz leaves American Apparel board

American Apparel, Los Angeles based retailer, officially confirmed Robert Mintz has resigned from the board. Mintz, a former food company executive, joined the company last year. He was appointed to the company by Lion Capital, a London private-equity firm. Dov Charney, founder of American Apparel, was fired in December due to misconduct. Mintz...