Digging out the Williamsburg, BK store. Stop by and pick up some warm winter weather gear. The sidewalk is clear and the door is open.

California Select proudly presents the finest vintage pieces we’ve collected over the years, now available exclusively for sale at the American Apparel online store. New items are added every week, so make sure to check back often! Here’s a sneak peek at the one-of-a-kind goodies we have...

American Apparel is constantly expanding and hiring all over the world. We’re always looking for people who bring a unique and creative style to our stores. Mixing American Apparel basics with our fashion pieces is a creative process that is constantly improved by contributions from our employees. Sound...

Read about one of our retail store employees in South Carolina representing American Apparel in Charleston’s first ever gay pride event on our Legalize Gay site.

American Apparel is constantly expanding and hiring all over the world. We’re always looking for people who bring a unique and creative style to our stores. Mixing American Apparel basics with our fashion pieces is a creative process that is constantly improved by contributions from our employees. Sound...

*American Apparel merchandise only. Multibrand, Newsstand, vintage, sunglasses, jewelry and shoes are not included. Cannot be used with other promotions or discounts. We’re holding Friends & Family nights on May 18th and 19th from 7 to 10pm at select American Apparel retail store locations...

We told you to visit the fantastic Nick Cave exhibition at the UCLA Fowler Museum and if you still haven’t gone, you can’t miss this free after-hours event they’re throwing on Saturday, May 22nd: Soundsuits After Dark. There will be dancers performing in Nick Cave’s soundsuits....

American Apparel is constantly expanding and hiring all over the world. We’re always looking for people who bring a unique and creative style to our stores. Mixing American Apparel basics with our fashion pieces is a creative process that is constantly improved by contributions from our employees. Sound...

At American Apparel, we’ve always felt strongly about the subject of immigration. Even as early as 2003, we were running ads and putting up billboards calling for reform. Today this issue is more contentious than ever and we feel the time is ripe for individuals, companies, and communities to speak...

Yesterday, Jezebel wrote an almost preposterously inaccurate piece about the models you see in American Apparel’s advertisements or in our stores or online. It was probably obvious to many of you since we’ve found many great models and employees through the Daily Update, Facebook and Twitter and...

American Apparel is constantly expanding and hiring all over the world. We’re always looking for people who bring a unique and creative style to our stores. Mixing American Apparel basics with our fashion pieces is a creative process that is constantly improved by contributions from our employees. Sound...

On Saturday, May 1st, over 60,000 people in Los Angeles and nearly one million people worldwide marched together in support of immigration reform. These are some of Dov’s favorite photos, which he took throughout the march–American Apparel’s 11th year participating. Click to view the slideshow.

American Apparel is constantly expanding and hiring all over the world. We’re always looking for people who bring a unique and creative style to our stores. Mixing American Apparel basics with our fashion pieces is a creative process that is constantly improved by contributions from our employees. Sound...

American Apparel is constantly expanding and hiring all over the world. We’re always looking for people who bring a unique and creative style to our stores. Mixing American Apparel basics with our fashion pieces is a creative process that is constantly improved by contributions from our employees. Sound...

Margaux – London, England. In California Select Vintage Omni Sunglasses and Silk Blouse, featuring the California Select Original Flouncy Skort. Shop these styles at a California Select/American Apparel near you.

At American Apparel, we’ve always felt strongly about the subject of immigration. Even as early as 2003, we were running ads and putting up billboards calling for reform (see here). Today this issue is more contentious than ever and we feel the time is ripe for individuals, companies, and communities...

See your favorite American Apparel classics paired with our original, handmade pieces reworked from vintage fabrics. Now online for your viewing pleasure at www.caliselect.com.

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...

Rafael shows off his American Apparel Sailor Stripe Long Sleeve Pullover combined with his California Select Vintage Levi’s Jeans – a great look for a sunny day in the port of Barcelona. Photos by David Gomez. See more over at the California Select blog!

Toro Y Moi Y Viva Radio – these are the ingredients for an intoxicating Me Plus You 72! The project can be attributed to one Chaz Bundick of Columbia, SC. Type this fellow’s name and/or recording moniker into a search engine and you’ll come into a deluge of blog posts and articles...

American Apparel is bringing our factory flea market to Austin, Texas during SXSW! We’re heading down with tens of thousands of pieces–from classic AA favourites to sweet vintage scores–all at up to 85% off! Prices are starting at $1, so get there early, and get ready for deals! We’ll...

E.J., our Southeast Inventory czar, wrote to us: Professor McHenry at the Art Institute of Charleston sent me an e-mail about wanting to make a class field trip to American Apparel. The classes she teaches are in the Fashion and Retail Management Department. After the green light was given a handout...

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...

The weather outside is not quite Winter and not quite Spring, but the California Select Original Cuffed and Cropped Sweater is perfect for both seasons! Whether worn layered over a bodysuit or on its own, it’s the perfect way to bring in Spring! Sohaila from Portland wears it with a Vintage Men’s Denim...

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...

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...

Butt Magazine has a clear favorite for the guys’ Best Bottom Contest, but who is yours? The search continues and unlike real life there are not nearly enough bottoms! Remember, the top rated entries recieve $300 in American Apparel swag (including the amazing 2010 BUTT Calendar) and one lucky...

No, it wasn’t a real murder silly…and no it wasn’t PETA screaming bloody murder for once. This Fashion Week, our friend Rachel Antonoff presented a lovely murder mystery of a presentation. Her Nancy Drew inspired flirty dresses really complimented our hosiery! Check out my BFF Pinky...

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...

I really appreciate a nicely put together classic look for men. Today Luke threw together a Pinpoint Oxford Button-Up Shirt, Travel Pants and a California SelectOriginal Zip Fisherman Sweater for this laid-back early spring outfit. Simple, charming and refreshing.

Here is Her Madgesty having a celebration wearing the Nylon Spandex Stretch Lace Diamond Grid Long Sleeve Button-Up while partying it up with Jesus in Brazil for Carnaval! Looks like her daughter’s AA shopping habits rubbed off on her! Toast to Madonna!

Me + You 71 hears Viva welcoming Denmark’s Oh No Ono on their first musical expedition to the USA! Hailing from a different part of the world might be a large contributing factor to this group’s sound coming from a different place in the popmosphere. While in keeping with the post-Animal Collective...

Today Mae paired her favorite California Select Original Pleated Silk Mini Skirt with her comfortable Long Sleeve U-neck Dress and Bordeaux Opaque Pantyhose. Soft & flowy like her curls, this outfit is the perfect way to say hello to the warm California sunshine after a long stint of rain and thunderstorms!

What’s there to say that hasn’t already been said about Neon Indian? Mr. Alan Palomo has been making some serious, no-nonsense (chill)waves from his former HQ of Austin, TX, as both the Native American-influenced moniker and also as VEGA. Following his recent move to Brooklyn, where he...

Get your favorite Panties on and a DEAL! Its already started…but your fashionable late..But it ends Feb.21, so don’t be too tardy for the panty party! xoxo Bunny

Julie from Dublin wears the new California Select Original Lace Sweatshirt – classic vintage sweatshirts are revamped by our sewers at the Factory, who add an open lace panel which can be worn either in front or back. Now available at select American Apparel stores near you, and online at www.caliselect.com.

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...

New York visual merchandising employees B and Caoilfhionn look relaxed and coordinated in their tans. Caoilfhionn layered a Floral Lace Bodysuit under our Long Sleeve Crop Top and creme Four Way Stretch Zipper Jeans for a sassy yet classy ensemble. B paired our Italian Long Sleeve Button-Up and Corduroy Slim...

Norwegian pointed-shoe-gazers Serena Maneesh drop a kraut-heavy guest playlist on Viva for Naked Fridays part 37! These friendly rockers came by before embarking on a weekend’s worth of soundblasting a sonically starved NYC scene. Between the ambitious and inventive selections picked by Emil,...

Thats right, it’s that special time of year again…. Buy 2 intimates, Get 3rd Free or 30% off online until Feb 21st. As a special treat we also put together a few pantylicious videos for your panty pleasure:

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...

Leonn and Anne from Dublin are looking for Spring inspiration in Chloe’s Spring 2010 collection. “We loved the khaki colours, clean-cut shirts and collared blouses, forming the safari and modern military look. This will also prove that in our AA store in Dublin, you can easily pull off the...

Get ready for a masterstroke of sweetness, folks. For #35, Julian Casablancas, lead singer and songwriter of Downtown ’01 rock n’ roll revivalists The Strokes, stops by the Viva Radio studio and gives a salty salute to some musical mainstays that help define the “Thin Lizzy meets...

American Apparel donated some socks and a ton of pom poms to UCLA’s Fowler Museum for an event to celebrate the the current Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth exhibition. (That’s Nick Cave, the American dancer/artist best known for his Soundsuits, not the Aussie musician.) Last...

The Catorialist might possibly be the best fashion blog on the internet. Never have I seen so much lovely fashion inspiration and style in one internet location. Here’s Minow, an elderly gentleman who lives on a farm. He “is from an age where cats learned to wear their fur instead of letting...

In case you haven’t heard, we just launched our first ever Search for the Best Bottom in the World contest. We’ve already received over 200 guys and girls flaunting their best side and we’re going to need your help to vote on which truly is the best bottom out there. The top ten contestants,...

Sam and Ana – London, England. Sam wears a CS Vintage Men’s Wool Blazer, Corduroy Slim Slacks, The Oxford Shirt and Chambray Bow Tie. Ana wears California Select Original Mini Pencil Skirt, CS Vintage Men’s Wool Blazer, The Oxford Shirt, Sheer Luxe Pantyhose, and CS Vintage Skinny...

One city, one sweater, three ways – check out the different ways to wear the CS Original Zip Fisherman Sweater… Check out more ways to pair your favorite American Apparel styles with a touch of vintage by heading over to the California Select blog.

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...

Ashley from New York City (Lower East Side) pairs her California Select Vintage Mini Leather Skirt with the CS Original Velvet Floppy Bow, Sleeveless Square Top and Super Sheer Spiral Tight. See more from this photoseries over at the California Select blog.