# American Apparel

American Apparel sees a massive 45% surge in engagements this week, driven by TikTok and X, as users reminisce about its 2000s 'indie sleaze' aesthetic and discuss its comeback.

### About American Apparel
American Apparel is a clothing brand known for its distinctive style and past popularity, particularly in the early 2000s.  

### Insights
- american apparel engagements is up 48.21% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [-------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:american-apparel/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/american-apparel/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [-------]  
Daily Average: [-------]  
[--] Week: [-------] +48%  
[--] Month: [---------] -88%  
[--] Months: [----------] +143%  
[--] Year: [----------] +314%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2026-01-05  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-04-27  

Engagements by network (24h):
X: [------]
TikTok: [------]
Instagram: [--]
News: [--]
Reddit: [---]
YouTube: [-----]

  
  
### Mentions: [---] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:american-apparel/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/american-apparel/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [---]  
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [---] -12%  
[--] Month: [---] +8.10%  
[--] Months: [-----] +82%  
[--] Year: [-----] +270%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-08-21  

Mentions by network (24h):
X: [--]
TikTok: [---]
Instagram: [--]
News: [--]
Reddit: [--]
YouTube: [--]

  
  
### Creators: [---] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:american-apparel/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/american-apparel/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning American Apparel in the last [--] hours which is down 6.20% from [---] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [---] -8.80%  
[--] Month: [---] +5%  
[--] Months: [-----] +91%  
[--] Year: [-----] +265%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-02-20  
  
  
### Sentiment: 83%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:american-apparel/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/american-apparel/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 83%  
Daily Average: 75%  
[--] Week: 71% -17%  
[--] Month: 79% +11%  
[--] Months: 79% -1%  
[--] Year: 79% +1%  
1-Year High: 100% on 2025-02-22  
1-Year Low: 3% on 2025-06-13  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Nostalgia and Comeback: (40%) Posts frequently reference the brand's past popularity and iconic status, particularly from the 2000s and early 2010s, with mentions of its 'aesthetic' and 'comeback'.
- Fashion and Style: (30%) American Apparel is discussed in the context of specific clothing items like mesh dresses and underwear, often linked to current fashion trends or personal style.
- Brand Association: (20%) The brand is mentioned alongside other popular clothing brands and in relation to specific cultural moments or aesthetics like 'indie sleaze' and 'tumblr phase'.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Pricing and Value: (10%) One post directly questions the pricing strategy of American Apparel compared to other brands, suggesting a disconnect in perceived value based on material quality and brand.
  

### Top American Apparel Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"#SALE 📢 2/24()20:59700 American Apparel 6.0oz T T👇 🚪🚶♂🚶🚶♀ #suzuri https://suzuri.jp/TealBlueCoffee/productsfilter_type=on_sale https://suzuri.jp/TealBlueCoffee/productsfilter_type=item&filter_value=american-apparel-6-0oz-heavy-weight-cotton-long-sleeve-t-shirt-for-shop ⚡SALE⚡ 700SALE🥷 T👀 👇 https://t.co/Q7tu4YpBDf https://t.co/6vMSv9LWxr https://suzuri.jp/TealBlueCoffee/productsfilter_type=on_sale https://suzuri.jp/TealBlueCoffee/productsfilter_type=item&filter_value=american-apparel-6-0oz-heavy-weight-cotton-long-sleeve-t-shirt-for-shop ⚡SALE⚡ 700SALE🥷 T👀 👇 https://t.co/Q7tu4YpBDf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/tealbluecoffee/status/2024080538424774955) [@tealbluecoffee](/creator/x/tealbluecoffee) 2026-02-18T11:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"5 s. o. s fan till i die cuz i look perfect in american apparel underwear"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@torispivey/video/7608098884497247502) [@torispivey](/creator/tiktok/torispivey) 2026-02-18T07:10Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"Hi @tao_lin would you pls elaborate on what you meant in 'Shoplifting from American Apparel' when you described millennials as the "fucked generation" Asking for an essay I'm writing on millennials 🫡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/arttavana/status/2023963369255186517) [@arttavana](/creator/x/arttavana) 2026-02-18T03:30Z 11.7K followers, [---] engagements


"didnt realize my tights ripped @Sandy Liang @Free People @COS #ootd sandy liang @SandyLiang cos @COS american apparel @AmericanApparel indie sleaze twee #indiesleaze #twee #60sfashion retro fashion sandy liang @SandyLiang cos @COS american apparel @AmericanApparel indie sleaze twee #indiesleaze #twee #60sfashion retro fashion"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@kingathebeach/video/7608011613945302285) [@kingathebeach](/creator/tiktok/kingathebeach) 2026-02-18T01:31Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

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