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American Apparel’s Hiring & Styling Guides

Gawker has a bunch of internal memos confirming what you always guessed: that American Apparel hires based on looks. They’re also moving towards a “classier style” that evokes “early 90s Ralph Lauren Vogue Nautical.” K! posted on June 10, 2010 at 4:10pm EDT

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    • Michele A. 3 years ago

      eww…i just went to their website and it looks like they are trying to bring back the worst of the late 80s early 90s style…f*cking high-waist mom jeans…blech!!!

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    • RuffNReddy 3 years ago

      Qualify for a “bonus”, eh?

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    • Gabrielle T. 3 years ago

      duh, everytime I go to Abercrombie someone asks me if I want a job…I wear the clothes and they had issues with hiring minorities. I’m black and unfriendly so it worked out…I hated it though, truly boring douchey work.

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      Hate to break it to ya, but that’s how modelling works…

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    • JonWithoutAnH 3 years ago

      Why is this interesting? A store hires you based on looks? Shocker!! What do you think Hooters has been doing for years. Or the shirtless dudes at Abercrombie. Hell, I’ve applied for jobs before and not been hired based on how I look. Did I give a shit? NO! I understand I have full sleeve tattoos and Pottery Barn for Kids might not be down with that. My ex use to work for AA. Yes she was a hipster twat. But she use to tell me they didn’t really hire people based on beauty or good looks. It’s about personal style and having good taste in fashion. That’s another reason why they want photos. When you work there, you have to wear only AA clothing. So you’re pretty much a walking mannequin. They want you to be able to come in and mix and match different items they have and wear something new every day. That way the customers look at you and say “HEY! That’s a cool outfit! I want that!” Nowhere does it mention who NOT to hire. It doesn’t say please refrain from hiring fatties, redheads, and midgets. So there’s no need to be offended. I’m assuming this memo is not just for store employees, but model scouts as well. Which seems to make sense if they want full body shots, without accessories etc.  Jesus, where is the “quit being a pussy about everything” button?

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    • oOo 3 years ago

      “early 90s Ralph Lauren Vogue Nautical with spread legs”  FTFY

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    • tweetertotter 3 years ago

      I’m still going to buy their clothes, but still trashy.

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