Dov Charney made a name for himself and his brand American Apparel, in large part due to his provocative ad campaigns. So, it didn’t come as a surprise when most articles or interviews I read about him conveyed that he was a giant pervert. It came as less of a surprise when I heard that several sexual harassment suits had been filed against him. What was surprising, is the lengths that he would go through to clear his name.

He’s embroiled in a law suit that is questioning the legality of an arbitration agreement, between him and a woman he allegedly sexually harassed. The agreement called for the woman to receive $1.3 million and for her to clear Dov Charney’s name. It was basically designed to cover up the situation and not tarnish Charney. When the woman didn’t show up for the arbitration, appeals ensued and legality of the agreement itself was called into question.

I’ve met Dov Charney and he was cordial and he’s done amazing things with his company. But, I have to say, his perverted shenanigans are making me revisit whether I want to support his brand at all. Believe me, I love me some American Apparel tees, but at what cost? At what point does principle just trump a comfy tee? I wish that he would put the same zeal and effort that he brings to immigration issues to treating women with respect. What do you think?

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It was another day in the kitchen for the lovely Mama/M.I.S.S. interns and as always, they were looking very cute. Check out detail shots of their outfits and a list of what they were wearing after the jump . .

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Hypercolor was a brand that came out in the 80s that made clothes that changed color with temperature change and it’s one of those brands that screams 1980s.  I still have mine at home somewhere though I’m not sure if it still works.  If you weren’t around in the 80s, or if you were but don’t still have your Hypercolor, no worries, there are a few brands that are adding hyper to their color.  Anzevino & Florence have been using color change fabric for some time, as well as Cassette Playa.  The newest brand to hop on the color change wagon is unsurprisingly, t-shirt giant American Apparel.  The “thermochromatic” tees retail for $34 and are available online here.

Pics of the original inspiration and the Anzevino & Florence version after the jump . . .

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A few weeks back we went to the Nike Be True photo exhibition opening at the Hamburger Eyes studio in San Francisco. It’s always a bit chilly here (even in summer) so I always have a scarf with me. I thought I’d “be true” so I wore one of my favorite Nike iD Dunk Highs that I made in the NY studio. It was a fun night and saw some great photos by talented photographers. Here’s what I wore:

Nameplate: Mama
Manicure: “Gucci”
Top: American Apparel Long Sleeve Baby Thermal Tee
Scarf: Cheetah Print - No Brand
Jacket: Leather Bomber, Keednim
Tote Bag: Futura Laboratories
Jeans: AG
Kicks: Nike iD Dunk Highs, “Gucci” colors/”Always A Lady” iD

Photos: OHW2007
Rest of the fit after the jump . . .
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This past summer American Apparel opened their first vintage clothing store, California Vintage, in Mexico City. It was the first store of it’s kind in the city, bringing a taste of old school Americana to a community not too familiar with the concept of used clothing as trend based fashion. It was well received by the young and hip folks of la ciudad. Soon after stores popped open in Berlin and Cologne and most recently Echo Park in L.A. They’re currently working on opening up two shops in Canada, a second in L.A. and in the distant future New York City and San Fransisco. The concept behind the shops is to incorporate the American Apparel brand with the vintage, suggesting to the customer how to wear the items or incorporate pieces into their existing wardrobe. Currently they stock a wide selection of clothing and accessories for men and women as well as select household knick-knacks. You can find items from The Goods! within the shops too, ranging from deadstock leggings and tote bags to cute kitschy collectibles. We have some exclusive photos of the Berlin store as well as some shots from the Echo Park store from a recent trip to L.A….Wherever you are in the world, go get your shop on ladies, California Vintage’s got you so you can get yours.

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