Buttless Pantyhose

American Apparel Teeters on the Edge of Stylish & Fashion Faux Pas

American Apparel has always been on the brink of ridiculousness, and this time, with the help of the soon-to-be released buttless pantyhose, they may have gone over the edge.

The risque company has announced they will be launching their ‘Sheer Luxe Cut-Out Pantyhose’ that skimps on fabric for the buttocks.  For a company that promotes comfort, combining a thong and pantyhose seems very unlikely. The line of fashionable and fashion-faux-pas is very fine for this new American Apparel endeavor. 

To see what else is up-and-coming for American Apparel, check out the gallery above.

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SCORE
6.0 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
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