• Women's Wear Daily, Monday, January 12, 2009 11 AM

"American Apparel's resonant brand appeal stems largely from a unique business model and deft marketing strategy fashioned by the energetic, voluble and controversial Dov Charney," writes David Lipke.

But now, two lawsuits filed late last year by ex-employees add financial malfeasance to charges of sexual misconduct against Charney alleged in a series of earlier suits. None of the cases have ever reached a final verdict, and Charney "vigorously" maintains his innocence.

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