The Cult of American Apparel: “Sweatshop or Sex Shop?”

<p>It was one of the coolest jobs you could get in the 2000s. The swoopy bangs. The gold lamé leggings. The sexually charged ads. American Apparel wasn’t just a brand — it was a vibe. And today’s guest, Zsuzsi was on the front lines of it all. From art school to assistant manager to overseeing a hot New York City store, she was living the dream… until it started to feel more like a fever dream — and eventually, a cult.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Today’s story is about what happens when the "American dream" disguises exploitation in trendy cotton basics — and how one man's charisma fueled a culture of unchecked abuse, manipulation, humiliation, and grooming… all hidden behind the label “Made in the USA.”</p><p><br></p><p>And the worst part? He’s still at it.</p><p><br></p><p>___</p><p><br></p><p>COME SEE US LIVE!!!</p><p>Los Angeles • September 9, 2025</p><p>With special guest: comedian Moses Storm</p><p><a href="https://www.dynastytypewriter.com/calendar-squad-up?event-id=113995" rel="noop...