American Apparel was once a fashion industry trailblazer with its colorful basics, provocative marketing and commitment to U.S. manufacturing. But after years of financial strife and corporate intrigue, the company began laying off 2,400 workers in Southern California on Monday — kicking off its final chapter as the country’s largest garment maker.
The layoffs come as the company prepares to close or sell its factories in downtown Los Angeles, Garden Grove and South Gate. Its 110 retail stores are also expected to close within a few months.
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