With the tagline, ‘Ethically Made, Sweatshop Free’, American Apparel became a brand to be reckoned with for the longest time.

Still, Charney hasn't faded away. As of 2024, he's been a regular speaker at the Impressions Expo, and in May 2025, Los Angeles Apparel announced on Instagram that a new store will open in New York City's trendy Soho neighborhood this summer.

Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel is a Netflix documentary about the rise and fall of the 2000s fashion brand.