,
LLC is a
Clothing company based out of
Los Angeles, California . It has over 90 stores in 11 countries. Its claim to fame is
Sweatshop -free clothing made in Downtown LA, where it pays its employees an average of $13/hour. Employees also receive benefits such as paid time off, healthcare, company-subsidized lunches, bus passes, free
ESL classes, on-site masseurs, free parking, proper lighting and ventilation, and the most up-to-date equipment. It is currently in the process of large retail growth, opening stores in the
United States ,
Japan ,
Switzerland ,
Germany ,
Canada , the
UK ,
France and
Mexico .The Corporation, ''
Business Week '' (
June 27 ,
2005 ).
Living On The Edge At American Apparel .
It was recently ranked 218th in
Inc. Magazine 's annual list of the 500 fastest growing companies in the country, with a 525% 3-year growth and revenues in
2004 of over $124 million.
The source of most criticism for the company is their sexually charged advertising and unconventional corporate culture. American Apparel's CEO, style reminiscent of
Calvin Klein 's ad campaign in the 1990s, and been accused of focusing on physical appearance in its hiring practices for retail positions.
