American Apparel - About the company
American Apparel is an acquired company based in Oistins (Barbados), founded in 1989. It operates as an Internet first brand of casual apparel for men and women. American Apparel has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 2562 active competitors, including 113 funded and 146 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Cider, True Religion Apparel and Reformation.
Company Details
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@americanapparel.com
- Registered Address
- Selma, Alabama
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1989
Location
Oistins, Barbados
Stage
Acquired
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
46th among 2562 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$617M as on Dec 31, 2012
Employee Count
428 as on Dec 31, 2022
Exit Details
Acquired by Gildan (Feb 08, 2017)
Legal entities associated with American Apparel
American Apparel is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AMERICAN APPAREL, INC. CIN: 630957038 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 428 (As on Dec 31, 2022) | - |
AMERICAN APPAREL, INC CIN: 1336545 , United States, Active | $617M (As on Dec 31, 2012) | - | - | |
AMERICAN APPAREL GLOBAL CORP CIN: 133944248 , United States, Active | - | 3 (As on Dec 31, 2016) | - |
American Apparel's acquisition details
American Apparel got acquired by Gildan on Feb 08, 2017 at an acquisition amount of $103M.
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American Apparel's funding and investors
American Apparel has raised funding over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Mar 13, 2009. Its latest funding round was a Conventional Debt round on Mar 2013 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. American Apparel has 3 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of American Apparel:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Mar 2013 | 1593073 | Conventional Debt | 1068563 | 7793299 | 2888899 | 7661275 |
Jul 07, 2011 | 3400839 | Post IPO | 5417746 | 1925108 | 9332006 | |
Apr 26, 2011 | 6764277 | Post IPO | 7870429 | 5575703 | 9375929 | 6902752 |
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American Apparel's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileAmerican Apparel's employee count trend
American Apparel has 428 employees as of Dec 22. The total employee count is 14.0% lower than what it was in Dec 21. Here is American Apparel's employee count trend over the years:
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American Apparel's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of American Apparel include Cider, True Religion Apparel and Reformation. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of American Apparel, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Internet first brand offering apparel for women | $140M | 71/100 | ||
2nd | True Religion Apparel 2002, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired | Internet first brand of fashion apparel wear for men and women | - | 71/100 | |
3rd | Reformation 2009, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired | Online retailer of women's apparel, accessories, and bridal wear | $37M | 70/100 | |
4th | Everlane 2010, San Francisco (United States), Series C | Internet-first brand offering multi-category fashion products | $90.2M | 70/100 | |
5th | Bonobos 2007, New York City (United States), Acquired | Internet first brand offering fashion apparel for men | $128M | 65/100 | |
6th |  Johnnie-O 2005, Los Angeles (United States), Series C | Internet first brand of fashion apparel & foot wear and accessories | $129M | 63/100 | |
7th |  Cotopaxi 2013, Cottonwood (United States), Series B | Internet first brand offering casual wear for men and women | $74.9M | 63/100 | |
8th |  ME+EM 2009, London (United Kingdom), Series A | Online retailer of women's designer fashion and luxury clothing | $81.6M | 60/100 | |
9th |  GHOST LIFESTYLE 2015, Henderson (United States), Acquired | Internet first brand offering apparel wear for men and women | - | 58/100 | |
10th |  Tommy John 2008, New York City (United States), Series B | Internet first brand offering apparel wear for men and women | $500K | 57/100 | |
46th |  American Apparel 1989, Oistins (Barbados), Acquired | Internet first brand of casual apparel for men and women | - | 48/100 |
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American Apparel's Investments and acquisitions
American Apparel has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
News related to American Apparel
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Gildan Unveils Fresh Styles and Product Innovations at the Impressions ExpoFinancial Post•Jan 23, 2025•Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors
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PE firm Sycamore Partners exploring offer for Gildan ActivewearSeeking Alpha•Mar 20, 2024•Sycamore Partners, Gildan, RBC Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs and 3 others
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American Apparel Expands Reach in the Australian and New Zealand marketsSGB Media•Mar 19, 2024•American Apparel
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American Apparel hires investment bank to explore saleReuters•Mar 11, 2024•Houlihan Lokey, American Apparel
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Dov Charney, Founder of American Apparel, Files for BankruptcyBloombergQuint•Mar 12, 2022•American Apparel
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Amazon Files Fifth Counterfeiting Lawsuit in Six MonthsSourcing Journal•Dec 07, 2020•Amazon, American Apparel
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American Apparel inks deal with Live NationFashion Network•May 23, 2019•American Apparel, Live Nation, Gildan
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American Apparel Owner Gildan Puts Plans for L.A. Store on HoldSourcing Journal•Apr 26, 2019•Gildan, American Apparel
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American Apparel launches new 'Intimates & Lounge' collectionFashion Network•Jan 29, 2019•American Apparel
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