Comments on: Are You Really Shocked That American Apparel Doesn’t Like You?

By: LoudPen

LoudPen — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:01:08 +0000

Yea Starr I agree, I wasn’t shocked when this story came out. People have been discriminating since the beginning of time and will continue to do so. And as whack as the owner looks he can have that $8.00 an hour and his ugly clothes.

By: TuttiFrutti

TuttiFrutti — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:19:34 +0000

This is also an example of what happens when men are “in charge” of woman’s apparel. They tend to project their “adolescent fantasies” on what women should look like and wear. Thank you for making us aware of this situation…I had no idea! Then again, I’ve never set foot in an A.A. store, nor will I ever. It is not my demographic anyway, but I’m saying…

By: Tabby@ ClassyBlackLady.com

Tabby@ ClassyBlackLady.com — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:00:39 +0000

Never been in American Apparel and that will definitely not change after this revelation. Thanks for the info

By: The Creative Conduit

The Creative Conduit — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:21:39 +0000

It sounds like AA has adopted the Six Flags Great Adventures hiring policy. And let Baby Phat try to get away with a shot like the one of that girl in the green top and lets see what people would say. I can’t believe that even made the cut.

By: Gangstarr Girl

Gangstarr Girl — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:59:32 +0000

@Justine
I wouldn’t be surprised if it was American Eagle. I attempted to work there right after college and my friend, who was trying to hook me up with the interview told me that on the day I come in to talk to a manager, to make sure my sense of style really stands out. When I got there to talk to the manager, he kept telling me he liked my look. I didn’t get the job but whatever lol. But based on that experience, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was them.

By: Justine

Justine — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:46:01 +0000

WOW! I shouldn’t be surprised though-I recently heard another popular apparel company behaved similarly; I think it was American Eagle but don’t quote me on that.

Anyway, that’s why I try to support only those businesses I see using a diverse group of models in their ads. It might not help me avoid all of those places who practice such politics, but at least it gives me a clue on those who don’t.

By: Gangstarr Girl

Gangstarr Girl — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:53:47 +0000

@Chanelle
Yeah, the fact that their view of “nice hair” on a black girl is natural hair is the most ironic part of all of this.

By: Chanelle

Chanelle — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:35:37 +0000

What is really interesting about this whole issue is that beyond the restrictions put on employees, they are encouraging natural hair on black women. More, the natural hair is considered classy. As a natural-haired black woman who has to fight with her own family because they view my hair in a very negative way, I’m inclined to applaud that.

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By: Gangstarr Girl

Gangstarr Girl — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:44:19 +0000

Yeah, you’re right. 90% of the t-shirts I get at events were made by American Apparel. It sucks, but such is life. But again, this is what insecure people do to make themselves feel better so eff him and his staff.