American Apparel

American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer, based in Los Angeles. Within their business model, knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, photography, marketing, distribution and design all happen in the company's facilities in Los Angeles. They operate the largest garment factory in the United States, at a time when most apparel production has moved offshore. American Apparel leverages art, design and technology to advance the business process, while continuing to pioneer industry standards of social and environmental responsibility in the workplace.