The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
NEW YORK, United States — American Apparel Inc. named retail-industry veteran Paula Schneider as its next chief executive officer and completed the termination of founder Dov Charney, who was initially removed from the CEO job in June for misconduct.
Schneider, who was a top executive at such brands as Warnaco, Gores Group and BCBG Max Azria, will assume the role on Jan. 5, the Los Angeles-based company said in a statement. She will take over for Scott Brubaker, who has been serving as interim CEO during the turmoil surrounding Charney’s ouster.
“My goal is to make American Apparel a better company, while staying true to its core values of quality and creativity and preserving its sweatshop-free, Made in USA manufacturing philosophy,” Schneider said in the statement.
A special committee of board members determined that Charney shouldn’t remain with the company after overseeing an internal investigation conducted by FTI Consulting. The move backs the board’s decision in June to suspend him -- with the intent to fire him for cause -- for infractions such as violating the chain’s sexual harassment policies and purchasing travel for family members with company funds. Charney’s lawyer had called the allegations “baseless.”
Charney didn’t immediately respond to requests today for comment.
From analysis of the global fashion and beauty industries to career and personal advice, BoF’s founder and CEO, Imran Amed, will be answering your questions on Sunday, February 18, 2024 during London Fashion Week.
The State of Fashion 2024 breaks down the 10 themes that will define the industry in the year ahead.
Imran Amed reviews the most important fashion stories of the year and shares his predictions on what this means for the industry in 2024.
After three days of inspiring talks, guests closed out BoF’s gathering for big thinkers with a black tie gala followed by an intimate performance from Rita Ora — guest starring Billy Porter.