Menswear: American Apparel


Show original post
Serbia
Serbia avatar

4928 posts since 22/3/06

30 Aug 2010 01:25
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/american-apparel-faces-bankruptcy-as-store-chain-unravels-2058835.html
superbe
superbe avatar

1009 posts since 5/6/08

30 Aug 2010 08:57
In reality it's too big to go bust either someone will buy it and keep the profitable stores or it will shrink back to the States but their biggest problem is running a shop on a trend that is over…
carl lewis
carl lewis avatar

20647 posts since 14/10/04

30 Aug 2010 09:26
'Yet as the company grew, its ability to respond to the market was diluted. Earlier this month, Mr Charney declared the hipster trend, which powered his expansion, "over". He now wants to cater to older customers, who might prefer chinos to neon bike shorts.'


If he basis his business model on hipsters…..then the bastards deserve to go under!! Plus I hate that shop on the curtian road!!

DuffMan
DuffMan avatar

13372 posts since 21/2/07

30 Aug 2010 12:41
I personally disagree with them only selling hoodies etc, last time I was in one they had nice chambray shirts/oxfords and trousers which I would like to buy, the real problem is their price point. I think they're quite good at tapping into what their market wants to wear, although obviously not as good as topshop etc
joe151
joe151 avatar

6202 posts since 21/2/07

30 Aug 2010 14:15
they are giving away womens accesories by high street ken
Strummer
Strummer avatar

2129 posts since 24/7/04

30 Aug 2010 14:19
Wildly overpriced.
superbe
superbe avatar

1009 posts since 5/6/08

30 Aug 2010 16:22
carl lewis wrote: 'Yet as the company grew, its ability to respond to the market was diluted. Earlier this month, Mr Charney declared the hipster trend, which powered his expansion, "over". He now wants to cater to older customers, who might prefer chinos to neon bike shorts.'


If he basis his business model on hipsters…..then the bastards deserve to go under!! Plus I hate that shop on the curtian road!!

Curtain Road was the begining of the end IMO. When you start trying to McDonaldise hipster trends to hipsters you know you're onto a loser. They key is to move on with the crowd you start off with like Benetton did. Start cool and then grow old with your audience. The clothes are appauling quality like for like with Uniqlo garms and prices.
unCouth
unCouth avatar

6877 posts since 3/11/07

1 Dec 2011 20:28
http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/rsavc401r.html?cid=16&c;=Midnight

Can anyone tell me what +1 +2 +3 equate to in terms of sizing?
requiem
requiem avatar

12 posts since 28/11/11

1 Dec 2011 22:45
small medium large?
Chutney
Chutney avatar

20 posts since 26/11/11

1 Dec 2011 22:58
I picked up a couple of their polos that were not to bad for the seven quid each I paid for them. Good fit true to size however I did find them very long in the body so I had to take them up myself. Not my favorite or most skilled job.
Chutney
Chutney avatar

20 posts since 26/11/11

1 Dec 2011 23:04
If you are not adept at sewing then it maybe a false economy.
subfunktion
subfunktion avatar

2363 posts since 13/5/06

1 Dec 2011 23:23
no shit? Laughing out loud
PaulFowler
PaulFowler avatar

316 posts since 2/10/11

1 Dec 2011 23:29
I picked up a ski hood balaclava type thing for £2 the other day.

May come in handy this winter…..
jplxx
jplxx avatar

959 posts since 3/11/09

posted 12 Sep 2014 06:43, edited 12 Sep 2014 06:43
has anyone ever returned sale items to american apparel? i made an order on a load of stuff and a few things came up bad on sizing and sending them back today but just noticed on the website.

Our Policy
American Apparel unconditionally guarantees all products purchased at full price from our Online Store for 45 days from the date of purchase.
If you're not satisfied with the fit, quality, color, or size of an item, don't hesitate to return it, and choose any item in another size or color. We will gladly replace any item that you're not completely happy with.
Final sale and sale items excluded - please see limitation list.

Any item that was not purchased at full price cannot be returned. This includes both sale and promotional items.

i thought anything bought online could be returned for a refund? no?

cheers.
diederik
diederik avatar

2743 posts since 16/8/11

12 Sep 2014 07:45
I don't see those return policies - are you sure you're checking the return policies from the EU website and not the US one?
swede
swede avatar

4958 posts since 21/3/09

12 Sep 2014 09:05
yeah eu distance selling regs you will be fine
jplxx
jplxx avatar

959 posts since 3/11/09

12 Sep 2014 19:48
Maybe it was on the american website but I'm sure the form I filled out that came with the delivery said that too about the sale items. Fuck knows see way they say.
Toasted
Toasted avatar

1591 posts since 15/10/09

13 Sep 2014 00:41
Some stores try to pull it. Just quote distance selling regs.
jplxx
jplxx avatar

959 posts since 3/11/09

14 Sep 2014 09:34
http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/distance-selling-regulations
The Distance Selling Regulations no longer apply in UK law. As of 13 June 2014 the new Consumer Contracts Regulations - which implement the Consumer Rights Directive in UK law - apply to all purchases you make at a distance.
This includes shopping online, by mail order, over the phone or through a TV shopping channel.
shite.
1234589
1234589 avatar

554 posts since 1/6/10

posted 14 Sep 2014 10:38, edited 14 Sep 2014 10:38
http://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/regulation/consumer-contracts-regulations

Read the new rules - almost identical to before. You still have 14 days from receiving the goods to 'cancel' your order and return them for a full refund if you change your mind:

Your right to cancel - Your right to cancel an order for goods starts the moment you place your order and ends 14 days from the day you receive your goods. This 14 day period is the time you have to decide whether to cancel, you then have a further 14 days to actually send the goods back.

Your right to a refund - You should get a refund within 14 days of either the trader getting the goods back, or you providing evidence of having returned the goods (for example, a proof of postage receipt from the post office), whichever is the sooner.