The first installment in our “Viva Goes Dutch” mini-extravaganza, circa CMJ ‘09 – Me + You pt. 64 highlights the talents of The Hospital Bombers. This Amsterdam-based outfit came across from the Netherlands to play the Viva/Subbacultcha/Pukekos showcase amongst other great live opportunities, rolling...

Attention Vancouver and Toronto: Rummage Sales are coming your way! Save big on all of your favorite American Apparel items. Nothing priced over $50!

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...

Feast on these Thanksgiving-inspired fashions, brought to you by the lovely ladies of American Apparel NYC, Lower East Side. Lindsey is wearing the California Select Original Zip Pocket CPO Shirt, Vintage Suede Mini Skirt, Stripe Pocket Frock, Unisex Cotton Beret and two Unisex Sheer Jersey Scarves. Pictured:...

American Apparel has recently been featured, along with a handful of local designers, in the latest issue of Revamp LA, a publication in aim of revitalizing our allegiance to our fair city’s independent creative microcosm. The new source for local art, fashion, music and community projects, Revamp...

Daniel from Vancouver Wearing a California Select Vintage Flannel and Corduroy Slim Slacks in Midnight Blue. Max from Vancouver Also wearing a California Select Vintage Flannel, Corduroy Slim Slacks in Tan, and the Baby Thermal Long Sleeve T-Shirt in Heather Grey. Shop for vintage men’s pieces...

Back in the Springtime Viva Radio was beyond “stoked” to debut the Austin, TX group Frantic Clam’s single entitled “Hipster” We are now pleased to premiere their latest recording from the Clam in honor of everybody’s favorite pornstar, American Apparel model, cute...

If you’re like me, nothing excites you more than the sight of a box full of vintage shoes. Here at cali select we’ve had a large influx of super hot vintage footwear and we’re excited to share them all with you. Here’s a sneak peak of some styles that will be listed starting next Monday...

Katherine, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City California Select Vintage Women’s One- Piece $41 Wide Elastic Clasp Belt $16 For more fashionable updates, follow California Select on Twitter!

The local CBS station in Chicago covered an unlikely story last night: gift wrapping. More and more retailers are cutting back on perks like free gift boxes that come with your holiday gift purchase. Some places will even charge you for the box but not American Apparel stores. We’ll give you the...

One of the many magical places in the American Apparel family is our garment dye house in South Gate, CA. We went there and caught up with Kurt, one of our production coordinators, and he filled us in on some of the behind the scenes action.

One of the many magical places in the American Apparel family is our garment dye house in South Gate, CA. We went there and caught up with Kurt, one of our production managers, and he filled us in on some of the behind the scenes action.

California Select Vintage Men’s Flannel Shirt Vintage Leather Bag Vintage Deadstock Necklace Unisex Suspender Twill High-Waist Side Zipper Short Opaque Pantyhouse All styles available at a California Select/American Apparel near you.

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...

NYC’s The So So Glos left the stoop on their city block for a brief moment to drop in on our beloved studio for Me + You Pt. 63! And what a good start we got off to… For their Viva Radio debut, the group had just returned from a nationwide tour with Glen Rock stars Titus Andronicus and had...

I remember this from when I was still a bit fresh out here at Viva; I had no idea who Dwight Twilley was and I’d never heard this fantastic song of his called “Looking For The Magic”. All I knew that it was pretty ace and that Ted loved it, which gave me some nice insight into the world...

Yenifel – Lower East Side, New York City Vintage Over Dyed Large Scarf $14 Vintage Women’s Silk Blouse $29 Vintage Mini Suede Skirt $38 Vintage Men’s Denim Jacket $40 Knit Stripe Sweater Crew Neck $62 Vintage Mini Suede Skirt $38 Vintage Women’s Casual Shoe $36 Cotton Spandex...

As if you weren’t lucky enough already to have access to Piper K’s immaculate playlists on her Viva Radio show L.A. Stony Variety Hour… If you’re even more fortunate to be living in sunny L.A., last night was your chance to stalk to schitt out of this rising star on the rising...

Dynamic Danes The Raveonettes came in on a Saturday afternoon to take part in Me + You number 62! The boy/girl formation of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo have been going strong since 2001, appearing on the international radar around the same time as many other groups with similar throwback sounds....

Lamont of the fabric control department lets us in on his day-to-day routine. He is amazing.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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. Get your own at a California Select/American Apparel near you!

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...

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...

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...

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...