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Sustainability

Fashion Says It Can Police Its Supply Chain. So Why Are There So Many Scandals?

A cluster of high-profile scandals over working conditions have revealed the extent to which fashion’s efforts to improve standards in its supply chain are failing. Here’s how things need to change.

Sustainability

Fashion Says It Can Police Its Supply Chain. So Why Are There So Many Scandals?

A cluster of high-profile scandals over working conditions have revealed the extent to which fashion’s efforts to improve standards in its supply chain are failing. Here’s how things need to change.


Retail

US Apparel Makers to Churn Out Masks for Healthcare Workers

The US healthcare system is in urgent need of personal protective equipment, and the fashion industry is responding.

Retail

US Apparel Makers to Churn Out Masks for Healthcare Workers

The US healthcare system is in urgent need of personal protective equipment, and the fashion industry is responding.


News & Analysis

Dov Charney Couldn’t Keep American Apparel, So He Restarted It

Charney won't say how much revenue Los Angeles Apparel is generating, only that he expects to surpass $20 million in annual sales in the next 12 months.

News & Analysis

Dov Charney Couldn’t Keep American Apparel, So He Restarted It

Charney won't say how much revenue Los Angeles Apparel is generating, only that he expects to surpass $20 million in annual sales in the next 12 months.


Luxury

Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016

BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.

Luxury

Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016

BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.


Retail

Canada's Gildan Activewear Makes $66M Bid for American Apparel

Gildan Activewear Inc. is spicing up its image with a bid for American Apparel Inc., the racy and embattled purveyor of jerseys and tights.

Retail

Canada's Gildan Activewear Makes $66M Bid for American Apparel

Gildan Activewear Inc. is spicing up its image with a bid for American Apparel Inc., the racy and embattled purveyor of jerseys and tights.


News & Analysis

American Apparel Founder Says Company Can’t Survive Without Him

The largest producer of American-made clothing filed for bankruptcy Monday, just nine months after ending its first stint under court protection.

News & Analysis

American Apparel Founder Says Company Can’t Survive Without Him

The largest producer of American-made clothing filed for bankruptcy Monday, just nine months after ending its first stint under court protection.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Dov Charney’s Next Act

Dov Charney is back, with a new company and plenty to say about the state of the fashion industry. But can he shoot down the albatross of his past? Charney speaks exclusively to BoF about what went wrong at American Apparel, his attempts to wrestle back control of the company he built and what he plans to do next.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Dov Charney’s Next Act

Dov Charney is back, with a new company and plenty to say about the state of the fashion industry. But can he shoot down the albatross of his past? Charney speaks exclusively to BoF about what went wrong at American Apparel, his attempts to wrestle back control of the company he built and what he plans to do next.


News & Analysis

Judge Approves American Apparel Bankruptcy Exit Plan

US Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon approved a reorganisation that hands control of American Apparel to senior lenders, eliminating what may have been Dov Charney's last shot at retaking control of the clothing chain.

News & Analysis

Judge Approves American Apparel Bankruptcy Exit Plan

US Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon approved a reorganisation that hands control of American Apparel to senior lenders, eliminating what may have been Dov Charney's last shot at retaking control of the clothing chain.


News & Analysis

Monday Ruling Decides Fate of Dov Charney Deal for American Apparel

A US judge will decide on Monday whether American Apparel can exit bankruptcy under the control of hedge funds or if he will allow a takeover bid by investors working with its controversial former chief executive, Dov Charney.

News & Analysis

Monday Ruling Decides Fate of Dov Charney Deal for American Apparel

A US judge will decide on Monday whether American Apparel can exit bankruptcy under the control of hedge funds or if he will allow a takeover bid by investors working with its controversial former chief executive, Dov Charney.


Retail

American Apparel Opens Final Takeover Fight With Founder Charney

At a hearing this week in Delaware bankruptcy court, American Apparel Inc.’s fired chief executive officer Dov Charney will try to persuade the judge to throw out the company’s proposed reorganisation plan in favour of one that lets him return to the company he created.

Retail

American Apparel Opens Final Takeover Fight With Founder Charney

At a hearing this week in Delaware bankruptcy court, American Apparel Inc.’s fired chief executive officer Dov Charney will try to persuade the judge to throw out the company’s proposed reorganisation plan in favour of one that lets him return to the company he created.