Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On December 5, 2012, American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced preliminary sales for the month ended November 30, 2012. The information in this Form 8-K 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.
November 2012 Preliminary Sales
The Company reported that for the month ended November 30, 2012, total preliminary net sales increased 10% to $49.9 million when compared to the month ended November 30, 2011. Between the same periods, comparable retail and online sales on a preliminary basis increased an estimated 13% and wholesale net sales increased an estimated 21%.
The following table delineates the components of the increases when compared to the corresponding month of the prior year:

September October November* Comparable Store Sales 14% 3% 11% Comparable Online Sales 18% 29% 22% Comparable Retail & Online 14% 6% 13% Wholesale Net Sales (3)% 22% 21%

*Preliminary, subject to adjustment

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Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN APPAREL, INC.

Dated: December 5, 2012 By: /s/ John J. Luttrell Name: John J. Luttrell Title: Chief Financial Officer