Netflix’s new documentary, Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel, digs into the unsettling story behind the brand’s infamous ads—those borderline-creepy billboards that felt less like fashion marketing and more like a red flag. The film zeroes in on founder Dov Charney, exposing how his controversial persona shaped the company’s sleazy aesthetic and toxic culture.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a nostalgia trip for 2000s fashion. The doc sheds light on how unchecked power and exploitation thrived under the guise of "edgy" branding—a cautionary tale that feels eerily relevant in today’s reckonings with toxic workplaces.