Photos: Layoffs at American Apparel

Esperanza Rivera, who worked at American Apparel for eight years, leaves the factory after being given a pink slip.

(Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

Jan. 16, 2017 7:50 PM PT

Raul Castaneda, center, waits outside American Apparel after being laid off. He worked there for nine years.

(Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

Dov Charney, founder and former chief executive of American Apparel, kisses a woman’s hand as he tries to encourage former employees to work for him.

(Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

Former employees of American Apparel sign up for work with former CEO Dov Charney, who is starting a new company in Los Angeles.

(Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

American Apparel founder Dov Charney, in white shirt at center, gathers outside the factory with former employees who were given pink slips. The former chief executive was promoting his new business venture and encouraging them to work for him.

(Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)