When you put on a brand new top, and it has that 'favorite' vintage t-shirt feel, there's a good chance its origins are from the American Apparel factory. In 1989, a Canadian by the name of Dov... When you put on a brand new top, and it has that 'favorite' vintage t-shirt feel, there's a good chance its origins are from the American Apparel factory. In 1989, a Canadian by the name of Dov Charney founded the now iconic 'Made in the USA' brand, which spent years functioning as a wholesaler for some of the top retailers and clothing companies throughout the world. Now, American Apparel not only designs and makes their own clothing and accessories for men, women, children, and even dogs ' they also sell a collection of shirts, sweats, leggings, dresses, pants, leotards, accessories, bedding, nail polish and other American made products at their own retail locations and on their website.read more