Dov Charney is a Canadian-American entrepreneur best known as the founder and former CEO of American Apparel, a clothing brand famous for its “Made in USA” manufacturing and edgy marketing.
Dov Charney Biography
| Real Name | Dov Charney |
| Nickname | Dov Charney |
| Profession | Entrepreneur, clothing manufacturer |
| Date of Birth | 31 January 1969 |
| Age | 56 years (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Hometown | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | Update soon |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Hobbies | Not known |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Choate Rosemary Hall, a private school St. George’s School of Montreal. |
| College | Tufts University |
| Education Qualification | College dropped out |
Dov Charney Age
Dov Charney was born on 31 January 1969 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is 56 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Dov Charney Wife
| Marital Status | Not publicly disclosed |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Update soon |
| Children | Update soon |
Dov Charney Family
| Father’s Name | Morris Charney (architect) |
| Mother’s Name | Sylvia Safdie (artist) |
| Brother’s Name | not known |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| Debut | In 1989, he founded American Apparel. |
| Awards | Update soon |
Dov Charney Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 183 cm In meters – 1.80 m In feet & inches – 6’0” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 78 kg In pounds – 171 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Dov Charney Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $500k to $1 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Business, and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Dov Charney
- Dov Charney was born to a Jewish family in Montreal, Quebec, to Morris and Sylvia Charney.
- His father was an architect, and his mother was an artist.
- His parents divorced when he was young. He is a nephew of architect Moshe Safdie.
- Dov Charney is dyslexic and was diagnosed with ADD in kindergarten.
- Dov attended Choate Rosemary Hall, a private boarding school, and St. George’s School of Montreal.
- While attending high school, he began importing Hanes and Fruit of the Loom t-shirts from the U.S. to his friends in Canada.
- He began selling t-shirts under the American Apparel name in 1989.
- He dropped out of college and borrowed $10,000 from his parent to establish American Apparel in Canada.
- He was nominated as a Time magazine Time 100 finalist in 2009.
- He was named Retailer of the Year at the Michael Awards in 2008.
- His company posted two billboards featuring Woody Allen, which Allen had removed within a week.
- He was fired from American Apparel due to allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
- His company, American Apparel, closed down in 2015 due to its bankruptcy.
- In 2016, Dov Charney subsequently founded Los Angeles Apparel.
- Dov Charney lives in a Garbutt House, a mansion atop a hill in Silver Lake.
FAQ:
How old is Dov Charney?
56 years (as of 2025)
What is Dov Charney’s net worth?
As of 2025, Dov Charney’s estimated net worth is around $500k to $1 million.
Who is the CEO of Los Angeles Apparel?
Dov Charney is the CEO of Los Angeles Apparel.
Who are parents of Dov Charney?
Dov Charney’ parents are Morris and Sylva Charney.