Comments on: American Apparel: You’re So Creepy but I Love Your Basics

By: M in Texas

M in Texas — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:12:01 +0000

Great story, Sarah!

I guess I've been fairly successful with letting go of all this World of Appearances nonsense. I admit, it's not easy. We're born into it. But it feels so good to make decisions based on my integrity rather than impulse/insecurity. Like I'm taking back my identity! Plus, it's given me the opportunity to get creative, and not solely rely on what's sold to me.

By: Elisa

Elisa — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:03:53 +0000

yes, boycott! GIRLCOTT!! as consumers, we have so much power that we rarely exercise. and those companies know that. they fear it, and they supress it. but we have the final say in what gets made, sold, marketed, slashed-and-burned, etc.

take small steps if you must, girl. Natalie's right: a trade-down would still be a good thing. (and it makes it easier next time!)

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:49:38 +0000

I think you'd be trading down to a slightly less sketchy evil. Which would be a good thing. I mean, if I can boycott Chik-fil-a because they give money to Focus on the Family (who would have my guts on a string if they could manage it) despite their amazing chicken, I think it can be done.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:31:04 +0000

I have that same iffy-ness about AA as well.

Not only is it unbearably hip, but the models looks like coke addicts and the clothes are very, very, very tight.

However, even if the CEO is a huge sketchbag… at least the clothes are made in a sweatshop-free factory in LA.