MJ Tribute...
On John’s Radar...
OMFG John Galliano loves me and my Daddy’s company!!!! So here’s the T: back in March I got invited to the Dior show in Paris along with my gal pal Leigh Lizark and could not believe that my life was getting soooo chic!!!! So, my Tootie always told me to send a thank you letter and gift...
V Count Macula...
Let’s talk V Count Macula. The Count has already made a name for himself in Detroit with his stunt-style rap performances and incredible tubing getaways. He lives in Bushwick now and if anyone is poised to revive bicycle jousting in that area, I’m sure it’s him. We here at Viva love...
This Week: We’re Hiring...
School is out, summer is coming and it’s time for a summer job. Lucky for you, we’re hiring practically everywhere. Stores across the country are hosting open calls, looking for intelligent, friendly, and dedicated people to work. So if you or someone you know is looking for a job, come...
DIY Safety Pin Tank...
MATERIALS NEEDED RSAVC401R - UNISEX VISCOSE SEXUALI-TANK SCISSORS 8-10 MEDIUM AND LARGE SIZE SAFETY PINS DIRECTIONS 1. LAY TANK FLAT ON TABLE, MEASURE 17 INCHES FROM TOP OF SHOULDERS TO THE MIDDLE OF TANK AND CUT ACROSS 2. MEASURE 7 INCHES FROM MIDDLE SECTION AND CUT ACROSS, YOU SHOULD NOW HAVE THREE...
Auto Erotic...
Mstrkrft / Legend (Rehearsal)...
New York Flea Market This Weekend!...
We’re excited to announce the first American Apparel Factory Flea Market in NYC! This weekend, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday the 28th from noon to 8pm. Come on down for tens of thousands of your favorite American Apparel garments to choose from, prices starting at $2 and nothing over $25! There...
Palace Trash...
This Week: We’re Hiring...
School is out, summer is coming and it’s time for a summer job. Lucky for you, we’re hiring practically everywhere. Stores across the country are hosting open calls, looking for intelligent, friendly, and dedicated people to work. So if you or someone you know is looking for a job, come...
BUTT in ASS...
BUTT Magazine presents “BUTT IN ASS” an exhibition of queer video art that transforms the gallery into a mock porn shop, complete with a three unit video-buddy-booth sculpture (Shawn Maximo) screening art films in lieu of porn. Curated by Michael Bullock (U.S. publisher of BUTT) and Yasmine...
Gregory Goes Library...
15-year old fashion enthusiast, Gregory C., looks smart in our Vex Nightclub Library Tee and Black Baby Rib Cardigan. Coordinate with some skinny denim and you’ve got yourself a look that’ll be definitely checked out. Click here to check out Gregory’s Lookbook.
Tim and Eric love AA!...
Not only do the stars of the groundbreaking “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!” use American Apparel for a lot of their merch, they are also using AA for costumes! Eric Wareheim forgot his spandex shorts for a recent stage performance, but improvised with a pair of 4443 Boxer Briefs....
Fashion, Fashion, Fashion...
Hello Fashion People, Tastemakers and Stylists, want a little sneak peek of our July 4th Flea Market? Come down to the factory this Wednesday, June 24, 5-9 PM for a fashion industry exclusive event! Bring your business card, work ID or other proof that you work in fashion and shop the night away. xoxo
B-Loco...
On Sale Now: Factory Flea Market Pre-Sal...
It’s that time of year again! Join us over 4th of July weekend for our biggest and best Factory Flea Market yet! Tons and tons of your favorite American Apparel items starting out as low as $2! Join us and celebrate the 4th of July weekend with: - A Full Bar - Slip & Slide - Dunk Tank - Tanning...
My floral is bigger than yours...
This super cute California Select 80’s Floral Jumper is up for grabs this week on ebay. Bidding ends Monday June 22 at 7:15 PM, don’t let it pass you by!
This Week: We’re Hiring...
School is out, summer is coming and it’s time for a summer job. Lucky for you, we’re hiring practically everywhere. Stores across the country are hosting open calls, looking for intelligent, friendly, and dedicated people to work. So if you or someone you know is looking for a job, come...
Crumb...
(The Drive-By Series is the random stuff that happens between the parties) Featuring Urban Pinup Julia
Recycle...
No longer limited to working out, AA Cotton Spandex Jersey Cycle Shorts are the most important piece of clothing for this summer. These shorts are super easy to wear, and act as a blank canvas for your fashion creativity to run wild. Great for layering under your favorite flowy tops and too-short-for-public shorts,...
The Gossip Shop...
Dear Daily Update, A couple weeks ago me and my gal pal Nova did some shopping for my fave Queen of Post Riot Girl Soul, Beth Ditto and The Gossip!!!! The vid explains it all! Later that night Me, Jeremy Scott, DJ Geo, Nathan and Beth stayed up till 6am dancing, putting lipstick on eachothers faces, swimming...
Home Stretch....
It’s been a while since we caught up with our friends Ryan and Cole (and LB) over at pacingthepanicroom.com and their awesome belly series of photos (if you haven’t heard about this, Ryan’s been photographing his pregnant wife in American Apparel clothes once a week and we love them)....
Good RITance...
Ever wake up on a sunday morning and have the sudden urge to customize your favorite t-shirt or jeans? Well the DIY tee of your dreams is really easy to make with RIT Liquid Dye. With a little imagination and determination, all things dye are possible. Homeboy Chris Couse works in our Omaha store and...
BoyCrazy Ad...
Alexi, who I love nearly and dearly, of ImBoyCrazy.com just showed me a cute little promo she had made for her blog: Boy Crazy Promo from alexi wasser on Vimeo.
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Kristi was trying to buy a camera at Adorama. She liked the Ricoh point and shoots because they looked pretty. I went to her house to set it up for her, and we did a photoshoot with it, to break it in properly. CLICK
The Greenhouse Effect...
Urban Pinup (LA): Jen Baby...
Coming Soon… Jen and I agreed on 5 rules before we started taking pictures. 1. Erase all traces of her tomboy qualities. 2. Wear her ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ t-shirt. 3. Use milk. 4. Get drenched even though she “looks weird” with her hair wet. 5. Drink three “cowboys”...
Kanye at NY1...
From Karen, the manager at the NY1 store: Kanye West and girlfriend Amber Rose were shopping at NY1 Broadway this afternoon. He bought a pair of sunglasses and purchased two Flex Fleece hoodies in Navy and Deep Pink. Kanye borrowed a pair of scissors to cut the sleeves off for his girlfriend. He was...
Bathtime....
Remeber when you were about to take that bath and your nanny Alegra just had to jump in the tub with you? Well if you don’t, heres an AA Youtube favorite that just might jog you memory. -Pagan
We’re Hiring...
School is out, summer is coming and it’s time for a summer job. Lucky for you, we’re hiring practically everywhere. Stores across the country are hosting open calls, looking for intelligent, friendly, and dedicated people to work. So if you or someone you know is looking for a job, come...
Momo 3AM to 6AM New Book!...
I’m going to tip you off on a little “art buzz” for Summer 2009. (read this like Norm McDonald doing Larry King) “Hey folks, if there’s one underground artist you should read up on its the wonderful MOMO. His creations are constantly blowing my mind. Whether its the guerilla...
Diamond Dogs...
Coming Soon…
Library Tees Part II...
A few weeks ago I made a post about an article written on one of our latest styles, the Library Tee. Since then, the shirt has stirred up quite a buzz, especially over at Grazia Daily, where they called it our “next cult item” and asked the question, “Just how hot will this look with...
mAssAcret ME!!!...
Dear Daily Update, In the current issue of V Man, my new Facebook friend/totally important stylist Jay Massacret shows us in a very major way that it is okay for boys to wear our girls stuff. He manages to not cross that fine tranny line, its still sexy and boyish. WORK! Foil Print Nylon Spandex Micro-Mesh...
Baby Got Back...
Often neglected and forgotten about, the back is one of the sexiest features on a woman. In store this week at California Select’s hot Vintage Electric Blue Leather Backless dress number that is sure to turn heads. Regardless of bust or booty size, everyone has a back, and everyone can be sexy....
hAArd Times...
Dear Daily Update, My future gay husband Patrick Wolf did this amazing new video called HARD TIMES. His new album The Bachelor is gonna be sooooooooo gooooood!!!!! Everyone has to check him out at the Nylon Summer Tour, but remember to Queens, keep your hands off, hes alll mine and I have a letter...
Fashion Bug or Fashion Beat...
Viva Radio is back with this seasons’ fashion beat blast. Sheri Barclay brings you her hottest picks of the summer. Whos’ wearing it? What do I choose? How do these tights make my ankles look? All these questions and more are right here, with Fashion Beats. Easy Listening, Viva Radio! Fashion...
We Die Hearted last Saturday!...
Dear Diary, I went to the Die Heart with a Vengeance last Saturday in Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY. Who knew underground secret loft parties still existed in Brooklyn. Well, the lovely Jill Bradshaw of J’aime Musique on Viva Radio took it up another notch this time and hosted one sizzling pre-Summer Jam...
Viva Radio Interview with Ryan Creed of ...
In our latest installment of Friendly Fire, Viva Radio goes back in time to a place called the 90s with listener fave Ryan Creed. Ryan’s 120 Minutes, Forever hit Viva’s virtual airwaves a little over a year ago bringing a Tsunami of Lush songs from the Sub Pop fueled / Alternative Nation...
Live long and prosper....
Word on the street is the new Star Trek movie is pretty great, and I have no doubt this is in major part due the hotness of Zachary Quinto (AKA the new Spock). Here he is in LA looking mighty fine in the Tri-Blend Cardigan and Pinstripe V-Neck T-shirt. Keep up the good work, Mr. Quinto, and let me know...
Bow Crazy...
The bow is the international symbol of undeniable cuteness. I love my bows on cakes, gift boxes, shoes, slinky underwear, hair clips, and of course boleros. California Select’s silky smoothBlack Satin Vintage Bolero is a bow lover’s dream come true. Bidding ends 6/8/09 at 8:18pm PDT, make...
The Secret Kids...