2009 July | Splendid Apparel Blog

Tessa Tangerine...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 31st, 2009 | No Comments

After following Ryan and Cole’s amazing photo series for the last few months on Ryan’s blog PacingThePanicRoom, we feel like we’ve gotten to know them pretty well. We saw Cole’s belly get bigger by the week, all the while clothed in American Apparel and kept up on how everything...

Christmas in July...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 30th, 2009 | No Comments

We sent out a box of American Apparel goods to our friend, Buck (who, if you recall, loves our v-necks)..watch him open the box and go through it like a kid at Christmas. Here’s what we have to say to Buck: Yes, the “Is this for a boy?” garments in question are unisex. The green wind...

Hello Glasgow...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 29th, 2009 | No Comments

Hailing from beautiful Glasgow, Scotland are full-time sales assistant Leanne and friend Fraser. They like the individuality of wearing Cali Select, and the history behind the clothing – there’s always a wee story to tell about where the pieces are from. Fraser sports a classic staple in...

This Week: We’re Hiring...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 27th, 2009 | No Comments

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...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 27th, 2009 | No Comments

RIP Fish(es)...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 26th, 2009 | No Comments

We’re saddened to inform everyone of the passing of two beloved pets in the web department aquarium. The pair of unnamed Golden Chinese Algae Eater fish (Gyrinocheilidae aymonieri) were found dead of mysterious causes earlier today. They were with us for about 9 months as they contentedly and tirelessly...

Let Alexi From ImBoyCrazy.com Break Up W...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 26th, 2009 | No Comments

save yourself the uncomfortable, awkward, burden of telling people things you KNOW they DON’T wanna hear! that’s what I’M for! hi, i’m alexi from imboycrazy.com! let ME clean up a mess that you’d prefer NOT to deal with. watch the video and listen to what i have to say....

Electric Blue...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 25th, 2009 | No Comments

These amazing and versatile Blue Silk Harem Pants are available in store this week at California Select. Pull them up for a super tapered leg, or slouch them down for a more laid back look. <a href=”Bidding ends Tuesday July 28, 2009 at 2:54 pm, don’t miss them!

Living For La Roux...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 25th, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Daily Update, I’m living for my new BFF La Roux! She wore our Navy Disco Pants last night on Jimmy Kimmel, and today I met up with her, her fellow band mates and my totally important stylist friend Nova! I told Rux Rux that her and Taylor Swift’s song are the only thing that keeps...

California Select in NYC...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Introducing this week’s most fashionable pair: hailing from Lower Broadway, New York City are the lovely Saori and Ivan. Saori rocks the AA Striped Bodysuit ($26), Vintage Harem Pant ($31), AA Elastic Belt ($20), Vintage Floral Bow Headband ($8), and Vintage Sandals ($36). Ivan looks classy in...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

(The Drive-By Series is the random stuff that happens between the parties)

American Apparel responds to those who d...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

Yesterday an American Apparel store in Silver Spring, Maryland had a window broken by someone upset over the company’s support for gay marriage. Our Georgetown location and others in the areas have received similar threats. We just wanted to use this forum here to announce that not only are they...

Tackling the Heat...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

Marsha, one of American Apparel’s Creative Directors, stays cool as a cucumber in a pair of California Select vintage high waisted trousers, Creme Loose Crop Tee, and a blossom inspired floppy hat.

Hello from California Select!...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

We here at the vintage department are a new to this Daily Update game, so we wanted to introduce ourselves with a little taste from the California Select blog. This is Lauren. She works at the American Apparel store in Austin (TX2) and is wearing the Vintage Floral Bow Headband ($8), 1/2″ suspenders ($16),...

This Week: We’re Hiring...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

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...

Ridic I & II...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 21st, 2009 | No Comments

Viva Radio Hits the Mall, Jersey style!...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 18th, 2009 | No Comments

I used to go to the Willowbrook in New Jersey with a skateboard, backpack, walkman and 5 bucks. That was more than enough for a day’s worth of full-speed loitering. This time I was heading to the Menlo Park Mall in N.J. and was even more well- equipted with fellow mall-enthusiast Tedward of Gay...

Lil’ Krissy...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 18th, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Daily Update, Spotted the luckiest tweeenie bopper idol Lil’ Krissy Stewart clad only in AmAps on the set of her new movie Runaways… .I mean this in the nicest possible way, but doesn’t her look for the film kinda remind you of Kimmie from the Anna Nicole Smith Show……whatever...

Viva Radio’s Gay Beach at Menlo Pa...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 18th, 2009 | No Comments

Little did I know “Mall Culture” is still in full effect these days! Just a mere thirty miles outside the Big Apple lies a land untouched by the “Hipster” or “Metrosexual.” Welcome to the Menlo Park Mall! A land full of Godiva, Brookstone, Rainforest Cafe, Shoe Woo,...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 16th, 2009 | No Comments

(The Drive-By Series is the random stuff that happens between the parties) My last roll of Japanese film.

Exhibition X...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Summer Cycle...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Daily Update, Got body? Got milk? Check out our Nylon Tricot Cycle Shorts in the new Teen Vogue lookbook. They go great with my BFF Jeremy’s Scott’s for Adidas silver wing sneaks. Pair it with a glass of milk and do your body good. See the lookbook here.

This Week: We’re Hiring...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 15th, 2009 | No Comments

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...

Re-vampires!...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Ever wonder what happened to all the cool stuff you used to do, see, wear, cheat on, etc.? So did one soon-to-be AA employee Yvette Hammond. Case study: revampmag.com – a delectable microcosm of LA fashion, music, art, non-profit projects, etc. for your melon to soak in. Even if you don’t live...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Daily Update, This past week I got to hang our with a fellow IT Girl from across the Scandinavian Seas!!!! Signe!!! She’s an up and coming model and blogger and socialite…just like me! So I had to giver her a taste of the American IT Girls Club!!!! So of course we got photographed by...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 15th, 2009 | No Comments

Eliana wears a vintage blazer, Cotton Spandex Jersey Basic Bodysuit, Navy Disco Pants, and her favorite oxfords on as she runs around the factory. Disco pants have a great fit that makes EVERYONE look slim and sexy. If you don’t own one, you should do your legs a shiny favor and buy them!

Donna Approved...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 10th, 2009 | No Comments

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4th of July Photobooth...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 9th, 2009 | No Comments

Check out some of the cool people who made it to the factory flea market this past weekend. They put on their new AA purchases and posed pretty in our photobooth! Click Here to view all the images!

AA on The Early Show!...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 8th, 2009 | No Comments

We haven’t seen much of it in LA but it’s been unusually rainy this spring and summer in other parts of the country. This morning, CBS’s The Early Show did a segment on dressing right for the wet stuff. Our Unisex Nylon Taffeta Rain Parka was one of the featured items – it’s...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 7th, 2009 | No Comments

(The Drive-By Series is the random stuff that happens between the parties) Click to see a car with horns, a thick but beautiful stewardess, the Greggor boys, Ysa’s birthday cake, a severed head, an Atlanta welcome, a marathon, MSTRKRFT Moms, a sexy LA goddess, Comme des Garçons for dinner, white...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 7th, 2009 | No Comments

Isn’t it funny how our best friends become “blackberry-paparazzi” as soon as we’ve been drinking too much? CLICK

This Week: We’re Hiring...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 6th, 2009 | No Comments

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 Diagonal Crop Top...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 5th, 2009 | No Comments

MATERIALS NEEDED TR401- Unisex Tri-Blend Short Sleeve Track Shirt Scissors DIRECTIONS 1. Lay garment as flat as possible on table 2. Start cutting a diagonal line starting from 3 inches below armpit to about an inch from the bottom of the other side

Chicklettes / I Had To Go...

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 4th, 2009 | No Comments

Posted by admin in Last Night's Party on 07 3rd, 2009 | No Comments

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Spotted: Sugar...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 3rd, 2009 | No Comments

Dear Daily Update, Check out this super cute pic that one of our main gal pals, Iris snapped on the streets of NYC. His name is Nico and he is a total hottie, so I had to show you guys. He is wearing our Legalize LA Tee with the word “azuca” which means sugar in Spanish. I love that golden...

Factory Flea Market Pre-Sale Tickets Sol...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 3rd, 2009 | No Comments

They’re all gone as of today. But fear not, you can still get into the flea market the old fashioned way. First come, first served. Admission is $5 to shop tens of thousands of your American Apparel favorites. The weekend forecast calls for sunny skies with temps in the 70s so bring some sunscreen...

AA Flea Market: Viva Radio Style...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 1st, 2009 | No Comments

As always, when in need of musical accompaniment at the quasi-bi-curious-annual flea markets, AA looks to Viva Radio to deliver the goods and this is just what we’re doing. The DJ line-up for Saturday and Sunday is as follows: Saturday July 4th: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM - Gay Tedward 11:30 AM...

Posted by alex apparel king in American Apparel on 07 1st, 2009 | No Comments

Content Developer Emily Nerad rocks a pair of DIY slashed Cotton Spandex Jersey Leggings and a Viscose Sexuali-Tee, and chunky peep toe heels. Cute and comfy and perfect for day or night!