2009 May | Splendid Apparel Blog

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Coming Soon

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 30th, 2009 | No Comments

We are currently looking for intelligent, friendly and dedicated people to work in our Los Angeles area stores and at our factory in downtown LA. Integrating fashion, sales, art, design and technology, American Apparel offers many unique job opportunities and room for advancement. We are hosting an...

Scoop me some of that!...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Photographer & funny girl Mae Elvis sports her favorite mommy jeans, lion’s head medallion, and an ultra scooped neck tank thong body suit. Picture her without the pants…you know you already are.

Helping you in times of need...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 29th, 2009 | No Comments

We all have those days when the world is too much to handle. No matter the cold, heat, coworker’s bad breath, or plain shame of what you did last night the ultra soft AA Super Sheer Circle Scarves can help you make your life more bearable. Quentin pairs his scarf with a Nylon Taffeta All Star...

Florence gets naked against city polluti...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 29th, 2009 | No Comments

You gotta fight for the cleanliness of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Hell yeah! And when the “fighter” is a hot blooded curvy i-talian wearing nothing but gold lame hot shorts and rouched front tube bra things can get particuraly interesting. Check out the whole reportage...

Blazing hot with a dash of cool...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 29th, 2009 | No Comments

Riding your bike to work has never looked so effortlessly cool. Graphic artist, vintage wizard, and ladies man Anthon Yo rocks a California Select vintage linen blazer, tri-blend tee, worn in black slim slacks, and his signature sperrys. He completes the look with a vintage carryall to ride into the...

Greaser Chic...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 29th, 2009 | No Comments

We loved the comfy look of this lazy Sunday afternoon outfit on the front page of Chictopia, which we’re huge fans and friends of. Chictopia member and style icon playingwithfire put together this comfy casual look with a loose tank, open button-up shirt, a CrÃƒÂ¨me Sheer Jersey Scarf as...

Legalize Bush...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 28th, 2009 | No Comments

OMG! Last night at the Prop 8 Protests in WeHo my second fave CW star besides Jenny from Gossip Girl, Sophia Bush donned one of our Legalize Gay Tees!!!!! Go Girl!!! She even altered it to look more sexy!!! I wonder if she is and relation to my Fashion Week Friend Barbara Bush????

Legalize Gay...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 27th, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Daily Update, Today the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of the passing of Prop 8!!! How hateful!! Please stay tuned to www.legalizegay.com throughout this fight for equal rights and be on the look out for special promos for the entire month of June for Gay Pride. The fight for all to live...

Versatility City...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 26th, 2009 | No Comments

Eco-friendly and perfect for summer, California Select Tie up rompers are made of recycled vintage fabrics. Each piece is unique and can be worn as a halter, strapless, or even as high-waisted shorts. Versatile, flattering, and super comfortable these rompers are the perfect piece for summer. Sustainable...

Materials from the Woody Allen Billboard...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 26th, 2009 | No Comments

Here are some materials related to the Woody Allen case. We worked hard to research them since we felt strongly that this was a First Amendment issue. They would have come out on their own during the trial so now we’d like to share them with you. 1) This is an inspiring clip from the 1996 film...

Southern Lovin...

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Day AA and Night...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Daily Update, OMFG! Dreams come true! I remember working in the backstock at our legendary New York Flagship Store at 712 Broadway with Kid Cudi!!!!! We both had really big dreams and he totally got way more famous than me! So much more famous that URB Mag did a photo shoot of Cudi at the store...

slits...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

I found this photo on last nights party. this girl is rocking the Cotton Spandex Jersey Double U-Neck Long Sleeve Mini Dress in black. I love the way she cut it she looks rad. and yet finding another way to wear this dress. check it here.

American Apparel Hits the Books...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

BlackBook Mag wrote up a nice piece on one of our latest styles, the Library Tee, a series of shirts dedicated to the extensive photo collection of the Los Angeles Public Library. From the article: “When the kids at American Apparel raided the photo archives of the Los Angeles Public Library,...

Zoe Patrol...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Daily Update, So this week at the Melrose store I met up at the with everyones fave fashion assistant Brad Goreski!!! For those of you who live under a rock from 10 seasons ago, Brad is a total hottie who works for Rachel Zoe, the worlds most powerful stylist! Ya know the lady who took my 2nd...

Acid Booty...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

Resident Model & fashionista Eliana pairs her Mineral Wash Natural Denim Runner Short with a silky smooth blouse, thrifted zipper bag, & gladiator sandals. Perfect for staying cool on a hot downtown LA day.

B-Crazy...

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Peaking Through...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 21st, 2009 | No Comments

Hola amigos! I am the newbie at American Apparel where I edit photos for the web store, style photo shoots, and scout for stylish people dressed in AA. I have a sick obsession with footwear, bollywood movies, and all things girly. When I’m not working I am out spending lazy days with friends by the...

Like a Scrunchie...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 21st, 2009 | No Comments

I know I’m a week late on this pic but I can’t get it out of my mind (excuse the Kylie pun while I’m blogging about Madonna). When we first made the scrunchie, I was a little skeptical. I kept thinking of that one Sex & the City episode where Carrie Bradshaw kept screaming, “She...

Postcard from Athens, Greece...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 21st, 2009 | No Comments

I ran into this photo tonight… It must be the greek air Check out Regina Salpagarova, playmate of the year 2002 (Guess where?… in Greece!) all meshed-up and looking hawt in the rsans309, Nylon Spandex Micro-Mesh Long Sleeve Mini Dress. Go Greece!

Interview with Kim Sorise at the VivaBlo...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 20th, 2009 | No Comments

Kim Sorise is the music mechanic who’s been tooling and ruling the SoundHouse institution on Viva Radio for the past two years. To celebrate her monumental 100th show on Viva Radio, we asked her a few questions for the VivaBlog. Viva Radio: Your show features some pretty obscure jams by some far...

Luv Social...

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Viva Verde...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 20th, 2009 | No Comments

Assistant product developer & man about town Quentin dons a classic Viva radio tee & neon olive slim slacks. His Docs are personalized with 2 inch spikes ready to rock out to his favorite viva DJ. Watch out Gerry Mak!

A Statement from Dov Charney about the W...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 18th, 2009 | No Comments

Today the lawsuit filed against American Apparel by Woody Allen will settle whereby he will receive a 5 million dollar payment. The vast majority of this payment will be paid by our insurance carrier who is responsible for the decision to settle this case and has controlled the defense of this case...

Our Favorite Romper...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 17th, 2009 | No Comments

You guys remember Meagan, right? The cutest freckle-faced brunette that ever romped the heck out of our tri- blend onesie? Check out her photo shoot by clicking on the image below. Well, it seems that Mark Hunter of The Cobrasnake and the fine Frenchmen at Kitsune couldn’t resist her romping...

Tamborine...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 05 15th, 2009 | No Comments

(The Drive-By Series is the random stuff that happens between the parties) Click on Athena just ’cause.

Boycrazy at the Factory...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 15th, 2009 | No Comments

imboycrazy.com blogger Alexi wasser has done it again with her obsession with ‘the boys of american apparel’. But this time she’s invaded the actual factory! Click here to read about the cute boys she discovered at the downtown LA factory where American Apparel all began AND watch...

Dress like a Million Bucks….Or Not...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Check out the New York Times menswear editorial today! It features our Slim Slacks and Barrel O’ Belts. Finally the rest of the 9-5ers are following our Biz Caz lead….maybe I will go back to school and work in in our finance department along with the youngest and hottest CFO in America,...

Victor Victoria...

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DIY Bunnies...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 14th, 2009 | No Comments

Check us out!!! My super sexy silver fox stylist friend Mel Ottenberg cut up our summer shirt in the shape of a Playboy bunny and paired it with our side tie bikini! Terry Richardson snapped a pic and voila…you have the June cover of Playboy!!! Summer’s coming and we all could use some...

May Day 2009...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 14th, 2009 | No Comments

More from the May Day March. Hear from the participants, including Dov Charney and American Apparel employees.

One Life To Liv...

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All the Single Fellas?...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 12th, 2009 | No Comments

Yeah…single fellas dig our Cotton Spandex Jersey Double U-Neck Long Sleeve Bodysuit especially this guy.

May Day 2009...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 12th, 2009 | No Comments

More from the May Day March. Hear from the participants, including Dov Charney and American Apparel employees.

Legalize Perez...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 12th, 2009 | No Comments

LOOK! Perez is supporting us with his Legalize Gay Tee. How nice! I hope he wears my T-Shirt and writes all over it too. Thanks girl! Love ya, Mean It!!!

Me + You Pt. 47: Violens...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 11th, 2009 | No Comments

Violens are way cool, guys. Not only was the drummer’s old band named Machete, but two other members were/are in the NY art company-as-band Lansing-Dreiden who exercised their conceptualism to the max beyond the point of definition. That’s why it’s great to have a band like Violens...

Punks Eat Pizza...

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Mom’s Day Madness at the Factory!...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 9th, 2009 | No Comments

Photo of the American Apparel Factory lobby, taken this afternoon. It’s nearly Mother’s Day once again, which at American Apparel means that over 1,000 long stem red roses are passed out by Dov to each and every one of the awesome moms at the factory. It’s an annual ritual, accompanied...

Legalize Gay at the GLAAD Awards...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 8th, 2009 | No Comments

American Apparel was happy to donate a bunch of Legalize Gay t-shirts for goody bags for the recent GLAAD Media Awards that took place in LA for excellence in film, television, and media honoring such recepients like Milk, The L Word and Prop 8: The Musical. Watch for more updates on legalizegay.com...

A Statement from Dov Charney...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 8th, 2009 | No Comments

I have not made personal comments to the press in the last few months because of the impending trial of this case. However, during the last month, numerous inaccurate reports have appeared in the media which have created misperceptions I feel compelled to correct. The media has misinformed the public...

DIY: Nylon Spandex Micro-Mesh Long Sleev...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 8th, 2009 | No Comments

When we saw this customized dare-to-bare version of the Nylon Spandex Micro-Mesh Long Sleeve Mini Dress inspired by Alice Dellal on The Haute Pursuit, we demanded to know how it was done. So Vanessa graciously put together a little tutorial on how to turn your mesh dress into your own hot Birthday Suit...

¡Si Se Puede!...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 8th, 2009 | No Comments

Last Friday, thousands of American Apparel employees partook in the annual May Day march from the factory headquarters through Downtown Los Angeles. Watch this video of Dov speaking on immigration reform at the rally. More photos coming soon.

You Be Illy...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 05 6th, 2009 | No Comments

(The Drive-By Series is the random stuff that happens between the parties) Click on the coffee drips to see three boys sunbathing, the best pizza in italy, the original manuscript to #127, aperitivo, our arrival in Firenze, the view from my hotel room, an innocent cup of coffee, Sylvie when she was...

The Godmothers I & II...

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LeBron loves AA...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 6th, 2009 | No Comments

What is there to say about LeBron other than he won MVP this year, won a gold metal at the Olympics last year, and looks good in our Heather Grey Unisex Stripe Fine Jersey Scarf. Enough said.

Spock <3s AA...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 6th, 2009 | No Comments

Leonard Nimoy at the Los Angeles premiere of the new Star Trek movie at Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Photo: Winter/Getty

The Godmothers...

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Stuntin’ like My Daddy...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 4th, 2009 | No Comments

This Striped Zip Hoody duo of father and daugther was so ridiculously cute that we couldn’t just be done RT’ing it, we had to share it with the whole class:

AA Motivation...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 05 4th, 2009 | No Comments

Check out this music video chock full o’ American Apparel like Tri-Blend and the classic track jacket for the song “Motivation” by Red Circle Underground, directed by James Kapner.

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