Comments on: Woody Allen sues American Apparel for $10 million for using unathorized image

By: Just thinkin'

Just thinkin' — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:00:39 +0000

Woody Allen used the rabbi image in contextual reference. The AA ad not only exploits another artist without permission but is insulting to those who do value the rebbe as a spiritual person. The context is shock at another group’s expense. This is wrong.
Usually I don’t like Mr. Allen’s personal choices as reported in the news but this time, I think he is
totally on the mark.

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By: headache

headache — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:26:46 +0000

I’ve never seen their ads until today with the exception of internet ones and whenever I clicked on their site there was something off putting about their online catalog that I could never put my finger on. I just felt uncomfortable browsing the site. Now I know why.

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:08:25 +0000

Was there a scandal about one of the owners of AA about getting involved with an under age young girl? I never heard about this brand before only until today were I read on TMZ about this and some of the other bloggers commented on this.

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By: Isabella Gucci

Isabella Gucci — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:46:22 +0000

Wow, this guys seems just as sleazy as Woody Allen, they should partner up.

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By: celebitchy

celebitchy — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:09:40 +0000

I googled that Lauren Phoenix chick and she’s a porn star. So I guess we can assume those lip biting photos are authentic, given the CEO’s reputation.

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By: Bellatrix

Bellatrix — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:23:50 +0000

American Apparel must run very different ads in Europe as I have a rather positive opinion about them.
Actually, I can only remember ads with girls posing in colourful leggings.
Very “Benetton of the eighties meets Fame”.

I must say that I don’t owe many clothes from their range. Only a few pairs of metallic leggings (which I’m very happy with) and a few T-shirts and skirts.

I’m still trying to see why they would use more shocking and offensive campaings to promote their brand. It would seem more “normal” in Europe to see such ads but we get the soft versions.
Mmm, very odd publicity strategy.

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By: Gia

Gia — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:21:23 +0000

I thought the image was from the movie “Take the Money and Run”…?

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By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:13:54 +0000

Here’s the thing about their pricing: yes, they don’t use sweatshops. But why do their sizes run so small? That’s the point at which I have an issue with their prices. And I don’t think they’re all that well-made; while tissue-thin fabric is great for layering, it also warps and shrinks really quickly, even when air-dried.

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By: mollination

mollination — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:49:29 +0000

*a* coincident. not *an*

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By: mollination

mollination — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:49:00 +0000

The woody allen ad is on “Allen St.”

Is that an coincidence? I just woke up, so I don’t know.

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