Do I smell BOYCOTT?

http://www.americanapparel(DOT)net/contact/legalizela/

At American Apparel, we've always felt strongly about the subject of immigration. Even as early as 2003, we were running ads and putting up billboards calling for reform (see here).

http://www.americanapparel(DOT)net/contact/legalizela/images/Ad_Jointz_120104.jpg

Today this issue is more contentious than ever and we feel the time is ripe for individuals, companies, and communities to speak out honestly about it

Provocative ad:
http://www.americanapparel(DOT)net/presscenter/ads/newyorktimes0712.html

You can even buy an American Apparel Legalize LA t-shirt:
http://store.americanapparel(dot)net/bb401law.html

You can even give them a piece of your mind here:
http://www.americanapparel(DOT)net/feedback/


See how well they are doing hiring illegal aliens in LA?
http://www.americanapparel(DOT)net/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=304008

American Apparel reported that for the month of March 2008, sales for stores open for more than twelve months increased 28.7% over the year ago period. In March 2007, comparable store sales increased 25% versus March 2006. There were a total of 140 stores in the sales comparison for March 2008.

For the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, comparable store sales increased 37.5% over the year ago period. For the first quarter ended March 31, 2007, comparable store sales increased 17%.

American Apparel also reported that it opened six new retail store locations in the first quarter: Mannheim, Germany; Antwerp, Belgium; Melbourne, Australia; Chung Dam, South Korea; Dae Hak Ro, South Korea; and King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania. During the first quarter, the company closed one retail location.

American Apparel, Inc.
747 Warehouse Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021-1106
United States - Map
Phone: 213-488-0226
Fax: 213-488-0334

Mr. Dov Charney , 39
Founder, Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer, Pres and Sr. Partner

Living On The Edge At American Apparel
Dov Charney's fast-growing clothing company is built on pro-labor policies, racy ads, and a sexually charged culture

Only a handful of chief executives appear in their own ads. Even fewer appear in them without any pants on. But Dov Charney, the 36-year-old in charge of hip clothing maker American Apparel Inc., is not your typical corporate chieftain. His sense of style -- evoking the seedy side of the disco era -- permeates the company's in-store experience and advertising, including one ad picturing his bare backside. It also carries through to the workplace: Charney feels free to engage in consensual sexual relationships with his staff. "I've had relationships, loving relationships, that I'm proud of," he says. "I think it's a First Amendment right to pursue one's affection for another human being."
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ... _mz017.htm