With the tagline, ‘Ethically Made, Sweatshop Free’, American Apparel became a brand to be reckoned with for the longest time.

Still, Charney hasn't faded away. As of 2024, he's been a regular speaker at the Impressions Expo, and in May 2025, Los Angeles Apparel announced on Instagram that a new store will open in New York City's trendy Soho neighborhood this summer.

At least five former employees claimed that Dov Charney sexually harassed them while working at American Apparel, which he denied