American Apparel No More :(

If you have not already heard, the beloved L.A based brand American Apparel will be closing all 110 of its U.S retail stores and distribution center.

Over the past few years, American Apparel has faced many financial hardships, trying to keep up with the cheap demands of fast fashion. It has been said that in November of 2016, the company filed for a second bankruptcy since 2015, and is $177 million dollars in debt! The company was bought out by Canadian brand, Gildan, who is said to be continuing to offer American Apparel products through their wholesale market.

American Apparel has been recognized and loved my many not only for their chic, simplistic designs, but the fact that their products are MADE IN THE U.S. The iconic brand built its mission to bring apparel jobs to the U.S and became very outspoken on their firm stance against sweatshops, that are so commonly discovered within the apparel industry.

Roughly 2,400 employees have been laid off already. (Yikes!) Their retails stores are expected to be closed by April 2017. So hit the stores and the online shop for some massive discount and get your hands on the last of the iconic brand while you still can!

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We’ll miss you American Apparel, and your risque, nipple-baring ads! **sigh**