From factory floors in downtown L.A. to the cover of VICE and the front page of lawsuits, one man built an empire on sweatshop-free basics, sexual rebellion-and unchecked power. In the early 2000s, American Apparel was more than a fashion brand. It was a cultural force. Its ads were raw and provocative. Its message was righteous: Made in the USA. Sweatshop-free. Authentic to the core. But behind the grainy photography and socially conscious slogans was Dov Charney-a CEO whose obsession with control, sex, and self-image pushed the brand to global recognition... and over the edge. What happens when a company becomes a cult-and the cult leader loses control? This gripping nonfiction exposé uncovers the real story behind American Apparel's rise and implosion. Based on court records, press reports, employee accounts, and the public unraveling of its founder, Trainwreck delivers a behind-the-scenes account of ambition, manipulation, and collapse in the digital age. Inside This Book, You'll Find: The raw origin story of Dov Charney-part visionary, part liability The seductive rise of a brand that turned real people into controversial icons Factory surveillance, lawsuits, NDAs, and boardroom betrayals A second act no one asked for: Los Angeles Apparel and the quiet return of a disgraced founder A deep dive into how "authenticity" became the ultimate branding weapon-and why it failed Perfect for fans of The Dropout, WeCrashed, and The Social Network, this book reveals what happens when ideology meets capitalism-and the people caught in the middle are treated as both product and collateral. Scroll up, grab your copy, and discover the brand that changed fashion, challenged ethics-and left a trail of chaos in its wake.