Seduced by American Apparel // Kate Flannery's "Strip Tees"
When is it sexual empowerment versus sexual exploitation? Kate Flannery's memoir "Strip Tees: A Memoir of Millennial Los Angeles" pulls back the curtain on her time at American Apparel, revealing the seductive allure and ultimate betrayal of what appeared to be an ethical fashion revolution. When fresh out of feminist-focused Bryn Mawr College, Kate found herself drawn to American Apparel's vision of progressive values, diverse representation, and "ethical capitalism." The billboards featuring real women with bodies that looked like hers offered a refreshing alternative to the airbrushed…
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