American Apparel famously transformed basic essential items into fashionable statement pieces. Through provocative advertising the US based company cleverly presents simple basics as artistic, stylised items becoming the core of American Apparel's sole design ethos.
The controversial campaigns that are filled with sexual content received criticism for being deemed as inappropriate and scandalous. Ironically, the success of the brand is due to their advertising images, which celebrate imperfections and asymmetrical features. Don Charney, CEO, was the first to proudly release an un-airbrushed image in which the fashion industry is almost alien to. Scouting his models from American Apparel stores, online submissions and street spotting allows customers to relate to a more honest, natural aesthetic embracing each flaw and imperfection as beauty.
Designing a vast range of products for men, women, kids and even dogs has led to a huge cult following since their initial wholesale beginnings in 1990. Expanding into creating accessory lines, homeware and stationary allows their admirers to buy into the American dream. Keeping all production in-house ensures a quick turnover of stock and a close relationship with the founder Don Charney.
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