On May 3, 2012 American Apparel, Inc. issued a press release announcing preliminary sales for the month ended April 30, 2012. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

(d)    Exhibits.

99.1   Press release, dated May 3, 2012, of American Apparel, Inc.







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Dated: May 3, 2012 By: /s/ Glenn A. Weinman Name: Glenn A. Weinman Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary