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Drape Dress
Posted by: Irita  11/6/2009  17:07
A while back, Martina from Florence showed off her lovely floral California Select Original Drape Skirt.
 
 
Now, she's discovered that you can transform it into a dress by simply pulling the draped sides up around your shoulders!
 
 
 
 
For more inspiration on how to wear your favorite California Select vintage pieces, visit our blog at http://www.caliselect.com.
Get a Leg Up
Posted by: Lisa (Employee)  11/5/2009  17:05
The fabulous Caitlin from our Trim/Hosiery department sent us today's Refinery29 post about their favorite new legwear for the cooler months. We were chuffed to see that they're loving some of our newer hosiery styles like Sheer Luxe Shapes Pantyhose which comes in fun patterns like zig zags, grids and girly pin dots, the Super Sheer Spiral Tight and Multi Watercolor Tights (now available in a neat Turquoise Airbrush design!).
 

 
It's also pretty convenient that you get 30% off hosiery and sock styles on our online store from now til November 25th. Enter promo code SOCKDEAL at checkout. See all styles here and keep those legs warm and looking good!
American Apparel Dia De Los Muertos
Posted by: Zack (Employee)  11/4/2009  18:12
Even though October 31st has already come and gone, Metal Magazine is showing us that Halloween isn't over until we want it to be. Cesar Segarra recently did a photoshoot for Metal using only American Apparel items, titled Celebrating The Day of the Dead. Take a look and get inspired for next year, or for whenever you want!








See the rest of the shoot here.
Sounds like Viva Radio
Posted by: Lisa (Employee)  11/4/2009  16:48
Viva Radio's been popping up everywhere as of late. Everyone's excited about our new Viva t-shirts and Sounds From The Anthology Archives.
 
 
See the Me + You t-shirt featured in this fall photoshoot on whowhatwear.
 
We've made these exclusive t-shirts featuring Betty Davis and Father Yod, created in conjunction with our partnership with Anthology Recordings. Buy a limited edition T-shirt and you'll receive Sounds from the Anthology Archives, an exclusive digital compilation of rare and radical music, curated by Anthology Recordings.
 
The LA Weekly mentions the t-shirts and Anthology on their music blog. Read about it on today's Stereogum.
 
See the Betty Davis t-shirt or Father Yod t-shirt on our online store.
Street Fashion
Posted by: Irita  11/3/2009  16:53
Since California Select vintage and more is available at more than forty American Apparel stores across the globe, let's take a peek at what everyone is wearing worldwide!
 
 
CHICAGO
 
L-R: Kristen wears a Tank Thong Bodysuit, CS Original Drape Skirt, Vintage Sunglasses, Thigh High Socks and Opaque Pantyhose in Wild Dove. Taryn wears a Diamond Grid Bodysuit, Disco Pants, CS Original Overlap Box Top, Vintage Sunglasses and vintage boots.
 
 
PORTLAND
 
Mike is sporting a Vintage Men's Army Jacket, Vintage Men's Flannel, Vintage Threadbare T- Shirt, and Almost Black Slim Slacks.
 
 
TORONTO
  
 
BOSTON
 
Jacquelynn pairs a Shiny Zipper-front Bodysuit with CS Original Women's Shorts, Opaque Pantyhose, vintage specs, and her own vintage leather belt.
 
 
NEW YORK
 
Alex is wearing a Vintage Men's Flannel, Lace Floral Bodysuit, CS Original Women's Shorts, Cross-Back Bra, Suspenders, and boots.
 
Kyle wears a Vintage Men's Flannel, Vintage Large Over Dyed Scarf, some cute vintage specs and carries a beautiful vintage briefcase.
 
L-R: Santino is wearing a Vintage Men's Flannel under a Vintage Men's Denim Jacket. Kelly is wearing the CS Original Cut Out School Girl Dress with the Wide Elastic Zipper Belt and a Circle Scarf worn as a shawl.
 
 
LONDON
 
Sarah rocks the CS Original Cut Out School Girl Dress and Knee-High Socks with a Vintage Clutch.
 
 
STOCKHOLM
  
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The xx
Posted by: Ted (Employee)  11/3/2009  10:53

We've been a little behind on our videos from Me + You but we are indeed catching up! What a better way to break in November with the North American debut recording of the song Crystalised by The xx. Yes this was their first ever recording in North America right up in our wee broom closet of love in Brooklyn, NY! We had to strip down and do acoustic because their UK converters were not quite up to par just yet. It was either that or we storm into Guitar Center ready to battle it out in the keyboard room.

Sigh...alas we pulled off another amazing recording and got a little inside scoop into some of their R&B influences and how Romy handles losing all of her songs on her computer to a greedy Lady Gaga fan! We hope they're resting up here as they've got an insane amount of concerts brewing for the remainder of 2009 and into 2010. We wish them all the best!

You can check out more Me + You exclusive videos on our YouTube page here!

Also don't forget to check out The Best of Me + You Vol. 1 available now at American Apparel!

 
 
This Week: We're Hiring
Posted by: Ryan  11/3/2009  10:25
 
American Apparel is constantly expanding and hiring all over the world. We're searching for people with unique and creative styles to help in our stores. Mixing American Apparel basics and fashion pieces is a creative process that is constantly improved by contributions from our employees. If you or someone you know can make a special contribution to that look, we'd love to get in touch. Stop by one of our upcoming open calls. We post their dates here on the Daily Update and on our employment page. If you can't make it, stop by one of our stores and speak to a manager or apply through our model email. We will soon be opening a new location in San Jose and will be hiring for all positions, check back for more details in coming weeks.
 
Open Calls
 
California

Santa Clara - Westfield Valley Fair
Wed, Nov 4 & Thu, Nov 5 2pm - 8pm
Details
 
Camarillo - Outlet Store
Every Wed 3pm - 5pm
Details
 
Connecticut

New Haven - Broadway
Sat, Nov 7 2pm - 4pm
Details
 
New Jersey

Paramus - Garden State Plaza
Tue, Nov 10 2pm - 5pm
Details
 
Short Hills - Short Hills Mall
Wed, Nov 11 2pm - 5pm
Details
 
Edison - Menlo Park Mall
Thu, Nov 12 2pm - 5pm
Details
 
New York

New York City - Flatiron District
Every Sun 1pm - 3pm
Details
 
Garden City - Roosevelt Field Mall
Thu, Nov 5 6pm - 8pm
Details
 
Riverhead - Tanger Outlets
Tue, Nov 3 2pm - 4pm
Thu, Nov 5 6pm - 8pm (for Riverhead and Garden City stores)
Details
 
Viva Radio Video Editor Internship
Viva Radio is seeking talented individuals for our video editor / videographer internship. The position entails filming and producing footage from in studio tapings of artists and bands featured on our signature radio show, Me + You. More information
 
Canada

Vancouver - South Granville
Every Fri 12pm - 3pm
Details
 
United Kingdom

London
Sat, Nov 7 11am - 4pm
Address
Get Your Flannel On!
Posted by: Irita  11/2/2009  17:16
David from Seattle shows off our favorite Fall staple, the Vintage Men's Flannel! He pairs his with the Thermal Henley, Nylon Taffeta A- Way Jacket, Stretch Twill Slim Slack Lites, and Recycled Cotton Acrylic Blend Pom Pom Beanie.
 
 
 
Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Taghrid (Employee)  10/30/2009  19:34
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM CALIFORNIA SELECT!
Kathy Lee Gifford Loves the Circle Scarf!
Posted by: Lisa (Employee)  10/30/2009  12:16
Yesterday the Today Show ladies had a fashion segment with an US Weekly contributor showing off different ways to tie your winter scarf, including our very own Circle Scarf, which we really think is the best one since you can wear it 50 zillion ways - shown here as a bundled up neck scarf and simple and classy cover up.
 
EVERYDAY IS A HALLOWEEN DAY!
Posted by: Taghrid (Employee)  10/29/2009  19:02
Working at American Apparel, it's hard not to be inspired to make costumes using the items you work with everyday. Kelly, who works in product development office, dressed up every weekday of October. Here are some of her costumes:

Lady Bug ( California Fleece Zip Hoodie, Baby Rib Turtleneck, Placket Crop Legging, Opaque Pantyhose )



Three Little Pigs
( Oxford Button- Up, Striped Travel Pant, Fingerless Gloves, Bow Ties, Clasp Belt )

Calla Lilly ( Ruched Bodysuit, Opaque Pantyhose, Thermal Hotshort, RIT Dye)



Red, Orange, Yellow (Fleece Cape, Travel pant, Opaque Pantyhose, Leg Warmers)




Life cycle of a butterfly: Egg, Larvea, Coccoon, Butterfly


HOW DID YOU START THE MONTH-LONG TRADITION?
Halloween is my favorite time of year, and I wanted to find a way to prolong it as much as possible. HOW MANY TOTAL OUTFITS DO YOU DO?
This year I did 23 total, last year I did 13. I started with 13 days of halloween, then the next year a few days more, and this year I do everyday!
WHERE DO YOU GET INSPIRATION FOR ALL YOUR COSTUMES?
People give me ideas & sometimes I'll have a costume piece & I'll figure out a way to wear it as a costume.
HOW LONG AHEAD OF TIME DO YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR COSTUMES?
Each one is different. Some I've created them the morning of, and others it takes several shopping trips before I get it just right.
WHAT KIND OF REACTIONS DO YOU GET IN THE FACTORY?
The reactions are very positive. People are really supportive & some have even asked to have their picture taken with me.
DO YOU DO GROUP THEMES WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES?
Yes I do sometimes. Last year I was a finger in the fingerless gloves & this year my friend and I were kites!


WHAT ARE YOU GOING AS ON HALLOWEEN?
That's the question of the month. I'm not really sure actually. It all depends on where I end up going. I was thinking of being part of a breakfast foods group costume with a friend. Probably Coffee or a plate!
WHAT'S THE BEST COSTUME YOU'VE EVER DONE?
The wolf from this year!

DO YOU THINK IT'S GOING TO FEEL WIERD GOING BACK TO WEARING STREET CLOTHES AFTER OCTOBER IS OVER?
No, wearing street clothes is the most wonderful thing after dressing up for a month!
 
 
Costume Contest iPhone App
Posted by: Lisa (Employee)  10/29/2009  13:57
 
We're excited to unveil our first iPhone app ever: The American Apparel Hallowe'en Costume Contest. Browse through the hundreds of submissions we've received so far, vote and submit your own costume. What's at stake? Winners receive a $100 Gift Certifiicate to our Online Store, we'll show off our winning pictures online plus you get bragging rights. The contest runs til November 6th so go and download the app for free from the iTunes store now!
This Week: We're Hiring
Posted by: Ryan  10/27/2009  12:07
 
American Apparel is constantly expanding and hiring all over the world. We're searching for people with unique and creative styles to help in our stores. Mixing American Apparel basics and fashion pieces is a creative process that is constantly improved by contributions from our employees. If you or someone you know can make a special contribution to that look, we'd love to get in touch. Stop by one of our upcoming open calls. We post their dates here on the Daily Update and on our employment page. If you can't make it, stop by one of our stores and speak to a manager or apply through our model email. We will soon be opening a new location in San Jose and will be hiring for all positions, check back for more details in coming weeks.
 
Open Calls
 
California

San Francisco - Union Square (for all San Francisco stores)
Every Fri 12pm - 4pm
Details
 
Burlingame - Downtown
Every Wed 12pm - 4pm
Details
 
Gilroy - Gilroy Premium Outlets
Every Tue 2pm - 6pm
Details
 
Napa - Napa Premium Outlets
Every Mon 4pm - 7pm
Details
 
Palo Alto - University Ave
Every Sat 4pm - 8pm
Details
 
Santa Cruz - Pacific Avenue
Every Mon 11am - 3pm
Details
 
Camarillo - Outlet Store
Every Wed 3pm - 5pm
Details
 
Florida

Boca Raton - Town Center
Fri, Oct 30 & Sat, Oct 31 5pm - 7pm
Details
 
Fort Lauderdale - Sawgrass Mills Mall
Fri, Oct 30 & Sat, Oct 31 5pm - 7pm
Details
 
Illinois

Oakbrook - Oakbrook Center
Fri, Oct 30 6pm - 9pm (by appt)
Details. Email Jennifer to set up an appointment.
 
Massachusetts

Boston - Newbury Street
Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 29 1pm - 7pm
Details
 
New York

New York City - Flatiron District
Every Thu & Sun 1pm - 3pm
Details
 
Brooklyn - Williamsburg
Wed, Oct 28 5pm - 7pm
Details
 
Riverhead - Tanger Outlets
Tue, Nov 3 2pm - 4pm
Details
 
Viva Radio Video Editor Internship
Viva Radio is seeking talented individuals for our video editor / videographer internship. The position entails filming and producing footage from in studio tapings of artists and bands featured on our signature radio show, Me + You. More information
 
Canada

Vancouver - South Granville
Every Fri 12pm - 3pm
Details
The Royal Tenenbaums
Posted by: Irita  10/22/2009  16:59
Some Halloween costume ideas, brought to you by American Apparel Sydney.
 
 
Natalie wears the new American Apparel lace catsuit with California Select fur coat, lemon spring skirt and penny loafers.
 
 
Luke wears his American Apparel Beige corduroy slim slacks, navy pique polo, heather grey jersey scarf and loop terry headband in white with the California Select mens suit jacket and vintage dead stock glasses.
 
 
This Halloween, we're all about Wes Anderson movies. All clothing featured can be found at American Apparel, Sydney.
 
 
For more Halloween inspiration, visit the California Select blog or shop for vintage costumes at the California Select Ebay Store.
This Week: We're Hiring
Posted by: Ryan  10/20/2009  11:47
 
American Apparel is constantly expanding and hiring all over the world. We're searching for people with unique and creative styles to help in our stores. Mixing American Apparel basics and fashion pieces is a creative process that is constantly improved by contributions from our employees. If you or someone you know can make a special contribution to that look, we'd love to get in touch. Stop by one of our upcoming open calls. We post their dates here on the Daily Update and on our employment page. If you can't make it, stop by one of our stores and speak to a manager or apply through our model email. We will soon be opening a new location in San Jose and will be hiring for all positions, check back for more details in coming weeks.
 
Open Calls
 
California
 
San Francisco - Union Square (for all San Francisco stores)
Every Sun 12pm - 4pm
Details
 
San Diego - Pacific Beach
Tue, Oct 20 3pm - 6pm
Details
 
Burlingame - Downtown
Every Wed 12pm - 4pm
Details
 
Gilroy - Gilroy Premium Outlets
Every Tue 2pm - 6pm
Details
 
Napa - Napa Premium Outlets
Every Mon 4pm - 7pm
Details
 
Palo Alto - University Ave
Every Sat 4pm - 8pm
Details
 
Santa Cruz - Pacific Avenue
Every Mon 11am - 3pm
Details
 
Los Angeles - Hollywood & Highland
Every Fri 4pm - 6pm
Details
 
Pasadena - Old Town
Every Wed 4pm - 6pm
Details
 
Camarillo - Outlet Store
Every Wed 3pm - 5pm
Details
 
Claremont - Claremont Village
Tue, Oct 20 5pm - 8pm
Details
 
Colorado

Denver - Writer Square
Tue, Oct 20 & Wed, Oct 21 12pm - 5pm
Details
 
District of Columbia

Washington DC - Georgetown
Wed, Oct 21 12pm - 2pm
Details
 
Florida

Miami - Coconut Grove
Thu, Oct 22 3pm - 5pm
Details
 
Miami Beach - Lincoln Road
Fri, Oct 23 12pm - 5pm
Details
 
Maryland

Annapolis - Annapolis Mall
Fri, Oct 23 12pm - 3pm
Details
 
New York

New York City - Flatiron District
Every Thu 1pm - 3pm
Every Sun 1pm - 3pm
Details
 
Viva Radio Video Editor Internship
Viva Radio is seeking talented individuals for our video editor / videographer internship. The position entails filming and producing footage from in studio tapings of artists and bands featured on our signature radio show, Me + You. More information
 
Texas

Austin - SoCo
Fri, Oct 23 2pm - 6pm
Details
 
Canada

Montreal - Cours Mont-Royal
Every Mon 1pm - 3pm
Every Fri 1pm - 3pm
Details
 
Toronto - Queen Street West
Every Fri 1pm - 3pm
Details
 
Vancouver - South Granville
Every Fri 12pm - 3pm
Details
 
Burnaby - Metrotown Centre
Every Thu 1pm - 3pm
Details
How will you wear YOUR box top?
Posted by: Irita  10/16/2009  18:47
The lovely employees at our California Select locations show off the CS Original Overlap Box Top, our most popular look for Fall!
 
Kayten from Seattle wears hers with the harem pant and vintage Norris sunglasses.
 
Hollice from New York City (Lower Broadway) prefers wearing it with CS Original Women's Shorts and a crème floral lace bodysuit underneath.
 
And finally, paired with CS Original Women's Shorts and bamboo tights? It's simple and stylish at the same time.
 
Take a peek at our complete Fall line by visiting the California Select Lookbook at www.caliselect.com.
Styled it Up on Fashion's Night Out
Posted by: Taghrid (Employee)  10/15/2009  19:45
The American Apparel Factory and the American Dream: Congratulations Jeremías!
Posted by: Ryan  10/15/2009  14:34
 
Jeremías, one of the original 50 Apparel Apparel employees, becomes US Citizen
 
The last few weeks have meant difficult decisions and sadness at American Apparel. Compliance with immigration laws has resulted in the dismissal of about 1,500 of our permanent employees due to alleged discrepancies in their immigration documentation. These friends and family members leave behind not only their jobs and wages, but the safety and opportunities that exist at the largest, most efficient garment factory in the country. Even as we adjust to this difficult loss, the events which culminated in a banquet hall ceremony outside Los Angeles this Thursday leave us hopeful. There, Jeremías Pablo, an employee of American Apparel who started as a shirtsleeve sewer more than 10 years ago, was officially sworn in as a citizen of the United States.
 
We'd like to briefly share his story with you to better illustrate the spectrum of narratives experienced by the immigrants who work in Los Angeles.
 
In 1994 Jeremías immigrated to the United States, leaving Guatemala for Miami, Florida. He spent three years there, working in the fields. In 1997 he moved to Los Angeles, where he found work in the unregulated garment factories spread out across the city. These factories would pay as little as $10 per day for shifts as long as 12 hours. In 1998, his luck changed when he found a job at a small factory on Olympic and Santa Fe in Los Angeles, underneath the 10 Freeway. It paid $9 per hour and he worked as a shirtsleeve sewer.
 
As it turned out, Jeremías was among the first 50 employees of what would become American Apparel. He earned about $12 per hour, at a time when the company was manufacturing t-shirts for screen printers and private labels. Jeremías stayed on as American Apparel's reputation for quality and good fit spread and the company grew. Under the encouragement of CEO Dov Charney and his supervisors, Jeremías took night classes at an adult school to strengthen his English and communication skills. He did not know at the time how valuable this education would become.
 
In early 2002, Marty Bailey became the VP of Operations at American Apparel. He moved quickly to transition the factory to a new system of "team manufacturing" where groups of professional sewing operators work together in teams to complete garments efficiently and to minimize costly work in process. Marty noticed Jeremías, whose interest in these changes prompted a promotion to begin training and instructing other sewers on the new methods. Having succeeded at his new position and regularly attended night school classes after long days of sewing made Jeremías the perfect candidate to work as a translator inside the company. Jeremías learned the American Apparel manufacturing system from top to bottom. And he learned how to train workers to be a part of the evolving system.
 
In 2005, Jeremías was promoted to become a Sewing Manager, essentially the second-in-command of a workforce of 2,500 people, or half of the employees at the American Apparel factory headquarters. In 11 years, Jeremías ascended through five positions at American Apparel, rising from a sleeve sewer to a top management spot at which he continues to excel.
 
On Thursday, October 8th in Montebello, California, Jeremías put a cap on his inspiring story - he became an American citizen. Surrounded by family, friends and co-workers, he put an end to his 13-year application process and traded his green card for United States citizenship. He story highlights a number of important issues surrounding American Apparel, including the benefits of promoting from within, supporting workers and helping them become successful, and most essentially the contradictions inherent in current immigration policy. Or, as Jeremías puts it:
 
"People that come to American Apparel like me, they find the American dream here. I had goals but I never thought I would one day manage 2,500 people. Opportunities opened up to me here and I took advantage of that. Now, because of their documentation, other workers don't have the opportunities that I had."
 
For many this week, the American Apparel factory represented the loss of jobs in response to an irrational and broken immigration system. But for Jeremías, it represented his path to fulfillment of the American Dream.
 
RIOT GIRL POWER!!!!
Posted by: Jonny Makeup (Employee)  10/14/2009  17:44


Dear Daily Update,

This weekend I had a Girls Club Meeting with Lesley Arfin, the real life girl behind Dear Diary!!! It was so AMAZE to finally meet her! I wrote for her when she was at Missbehave Mag and we have been pen pals giving each other boy advice and fashion advice and what not. So I was SOOOOOOOOO excited to finally hang! We are MAJOR together! If you are a girl or a gay in "The Life" read her book! It will change yours! She is what Carrie Bradshaw should have been!

Anyways, we decided to see my other gal pal, Ms. Drew Barrymore's movie WHIP IT!!! Best Girl Power movie since League of Their Own or Spice World! You have to check it out!!!! Also Check out Drew and Ellen in this months issue of Marie Claire lookin oh so sexxxy in their Running Shorts!



Oh yeah and BE YOUR OWN HERO!!!!!


xox



Spin Art with John
Posted by: Pagan  10/13/2009  21:59
We tagged along with a worker in our South Gate factory to see what Spin Art Tee's are all about:
 
 
Pick up your own Spin Art Tee here.
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Recent Posts
Drape Dress 11/06/2009
Get a Leg Up 11/05/2009
American Apparel Dia De Los Muertos 11/04/2009
Sounds like Viva Radio 11/04/2009
Street Fashion 11/03/2009
The xx  11/03/2009
This Week: We're Hiring 11/03/2009
Get Your Flannel On! 11/02/2009
Happy Halloween! 10/30/2009
Kathy Lee Gifford Loves the Circle Scarf! 10/30/2009
EVERYDAY IS A HALLOWEEN DAY!  10/29/2009
Costume Contest iPhone App 10/29/2009
This Week: We're Hiring 10/27/2009
The Royal Tenenbaums 10/22/2009
This Week: We're Hiring 10/20/2009
How will you wear YOUR box top? 10/16/2009
Styled it Up on Fashion's Night Out 10/15/2009
The American Apparel Factory and the American Dream: Congratulations Jeremías! 10/15/2009
RIOT GIRL POWER!!!! 10/14/2009
Spin Art with John 10/13/2009
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