Dov Charney's latest act of blatant discrimination ... this time making the case for firing employees because they are what he deems "ugly." See story for more.Dov Charney's latest act of blatant discrimination ... this time making the case for... more
Dov Charney is most likely one of the WORST businessmen in the world. In my opinion, he has little/no morals and even less class. "American Apparel" must be a huge misnomer as neither his clothing nor his behavior reflect American (or even any) social standards.
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"American Apparel operates nearly 200 stores around the world, and Montreal-born founder and CEO Dov Charney is enjoying his company's success. "It's sickening money, man," he told YoungEntrepreneur.com (he's 39). "We're minting money."
On a May 13th conference call, Charney said first-quarter sales were at $111.6 million, up 52% from the previous year. Interesting, considering that American Apparel manufactures their goods exclusively in the United States - unlike most U.S. companies.
But Charney was happy to discuss American Apparel's business forecast for the coming year during a face-to-face interview with Claudine Ko from the now-defunct Jane magazine - but only while masturbating. The writer also reported that Charney demanded, and received, oral sex from an employee while she looked on.
Not altogether surprisingly, Charney is now facing his fifth lawsuit in three years: Jeneleen Floyd, who worked in the product-placement department at the firm's Los Angeles headquarters, alleges that Charney stormed into her office and demanded that she pretend to masturbate for him. When she refused, a (male) colleague happily complied; not to be outdone, Charney joined him."
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PLEASE, after reading the entire article, tell the world what you think!
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In Illegal LA, VBS heads to Los Angeles, the US locus of Latin American migrants and a flashpoint for recent anti-immigrant tensions, in an attempt to suss out the full nature of la reconquista instead of just trying to yell “We’re all immigrants!/Speak English!” until it looks like we’re about to hemorrhage from our eyeballs.In Illegal LA, VBS heads to Los Angeles, the US locus of Latin American migrants and a... more
Josh acts out some of Dov Charney's "pervy" moves for the new SuperNews episode "American Ap-perv-el"!Josh acts out some of Dov Charney's "pervy" moves for the new SuperNews episode... more
Do you love Dov? Dov Charney is the man behind the company American Apparel, which he thinks represents the American Dream. But does it? SuperNews investigates the man, the company and the philosophy behind Dov Charney?Do you love Dov? Dov Charney is the man behind the company American Apparel, which he... more
I can openly say that I have never purchased from AA.
As much as I can't stand them nor support/praise/sport the gear, people seem to have a love/hate relationship with them which is great.
Whichever your feeling is, this article (and tis response) is quite interesting (for various rea$on$...
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(dont forget to read the comment (at the bottom) from:
Adrian Kowalewski _Director, Corporate Finance & Development responds.
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excerpts from article (link has full info/various subjects)
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"While their "no sweatshop" line and their dedication to the social benefits of manufacturing in one of the most expensive states in the Union is a nice marketing piece, it is also very expensive. Expect it to get more so if immigration officials continue to sniff around.
"In one ad, a woman spreads her legs for the camera in company stockings and underwear on a white bed -- Mr. Charney's bed. Mr. Charney found himself at the center of four lawsuits from former employees, all alleging sexual harassment. One was dismissed and two others were settled out of court."
"Then of course there is the fact that Charney holds a majority of common. Ousting him outright is unlikely to be particularly effective (he looks like a scorched earth kind of CEO to me). But the company doesn't need him removed, just the addition of some adult supervision and a better balance sheet. Not enough to stifle it, but to keep matters at least mostly in hand. After all, breaking covenants is very, very naughty- and its not the kind of rebellion that sells hot pants."
I can openly say that I have never purchased from AA.
As much as I can't stand them... more
Globalization, unionization and profit sharing. In recent years many American textile companies have had to outsource their operations to "sweat shops" around the world to compete in the global market. The documentary "No Sweat" takes us inside the walls of two clothing companies that decided to keep their business in the U.S. We look at the managers, employees and cultures behind American Apparel and Sweat X as they struggle to turn a profit.Globalization, unionization and profit sharing. In recent years many American textile... more
