American Apparel Backlash

Rumors are flying that American Apparel will be planting some roots in Halifax in the near future. Some say it's coming, some say it isn't. It's been suggested that I should follow up and write an article about it, but there is no substance and little interest (for myself and my reader) to talk about another company opening up shop in Halifax - it happens everyday. Coincidentally, whilst I staggered aimlessly around various websites, I stumbled upon an article that could punch up what would otherwise be a fairly dull read.

A Clamour Magazine article which exposes the intra-"affairs" and [un] ethical practices of the sexually progressive company has ruffled the feathers of American Apparel CEO, Dov Charney. I would say that I was shocked and disturbed, but how can I be after the disasterous corporate scandals in the past few years, ie: Enron, Tyco, etc? Even though I don't think American Apparel quite measures up to these infamous cataclysms, that's not to say that it wont someday - should articles like these keep surfacing.

Read about the controversy here. Read the Clamour Mag article here. Read the recent Business Week profile of Dov Charney here.



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