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 supports independent design, and we like to do our part when we see someone with a unique voice or vision. Telfar Clemens has both, plus we also appreciate his “wear the same garment 50 times and nobody’s gonna notice” attitude toward fashion. To help him brainstorm,...

Have you seen our new Military Beret yet? Devon from Austin models hers here – made from warm wool with banded leather, each beret comes with five unique hand-picked vintage pins. Get your own (and more!) at the California Select Ebay Store.

As you know, musician Jay Reatard passed away last week at the age of 29. All of us at Viva Radio were shocked and saddened by the news. We were fortunate enough to have Jay in the Viva studio on October 24th, 2008 for our Me + You program. Jay didn’t perform any songs that day due to a tight...

Introducing Camilla from Carnaby Street, London – and the brand new California Select Original Lace Sweatshirt! BUSINESS IN THE FRONT (a classic super soft and comfy threadbare sweatshirt)… PARTY IN THE BACK – with a sheer floral lace panel to show off just the right amount of skin! Coming...

Viva Radio Me + You Alumni and My Ex Internet BF, Cody Louise Critcheloe Leon finally made it to Hollywood! He is so major that he has been the next big thing since he was born! When it comes to coolness, gayness, performance art, regular art, video makin, album cover drawin and good old fashion O.T.T....

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Do you love the new shirt we did with our fave Fag Rag Mag, BUTT? Do you love a competition as much as I do? Well you are in luck cause that is exactly what we are doing! Send in pics of yourself in the Tee striking your best pose. A few winners will be announced and you will get a full 15 minutes of...

Billy from Brooklyn, New York City – pictured wearing the new California Select Original Zip Fisherman Sweater ($46) and the Vintage Over Dyed Large Scarf ($14). Read more from Williamsburg at 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...

Well, it’s official. World-ethno-roots solo performers armed with a ukelele and loop fx units as well as (last but not least at all) killer vocal cords can take the music world by storm. Whether Merrill Garbus is finding success with her project tUnE-YaRdS in the wake of Animal Collective’s invocations...

Crystal – Portland, Oregon. California Select Original Mini Pencil Skirt California Select Original Velvet Bow Headband Cotton Spandex Turtleneck Dress Bamboo Jersey Tights in Pearl Unisex Winter Jacket in Navy For California Select Vintage news and more, visit http://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...

Living in London, you can’t take a stroll down any high street without running into an OFFICE shoe shop. Check out the latest issue of the OFFICE magazine, featuring the… California Select Original Hook and Eye Dress ($51) Available at select California Select/American Apparel stores near...

I think Kathy from Glass Rock put it best in the interview when she said, “It’s always weird to get emotional at noon on a Sunday.” We did get emotional on that Sunday bloody Sunday as I invited one of the more striking groups of the last year, Glass Rock, into the Viva Studios for...

The only thing cuter than our Vintage Velvet Floppy Bow Headband is baby Brigitte wearing it!

It’s a new year, and the perfect time to rejuvenate your closet with fun and fancy vintage pieces! Here at California Select we only pick the best of the best for you! Check out some of the amazing one-of-a-kind vintage pieces in store this week and get them before they’re gone for good! Vtg...

Pedro enlightens us about his job as finisher in our factory in Hawthorne, CA.

David – Barcelona, Spain. California Select Vintage Men’s Flannel California Select Vintage Men’s Blazer American Apparel Slim Slack Pom-Pom Beanie in Midnight Navy More pictures from this series, taken by American Apparel Barcelona Backstock Coordinator Bruno Maillols, can be found...

Mari – San Diego, California. Don’t be fooled by the shining sun, it’s nippishly cold. But regardless, the California Select Original Mini Pencil Skirt is perfect for layering with nylon shorts and tights. Get California Select updates and more by signing up for our newsletter at http://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...

Debbie aka “Bunny Holiday” shares her 10 favorite holiday looks for American Apparel in the Holiday Clothes Countdown. All styles available in stores and online. Check out the video below.

Kristin and David – Glasgow, Scotland. Featured: California Select Vintage Men’s Flannel, Vintage Men’s Denim Jacket, Vintage Suede Skirt, and California Select Original Zip Denim Shorts. See more pictures from this photoseries at the California Select Blog.

California Select Sewers at American Apparel let loose and enjoy a mini dance party during their lunch break!

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...

“Kimbra” – FIT, New York City California Select Vintage Holiday Dress California Select Vintage Evision Sunglasses Floral Lace Bodysuit Double Diamond Fishnet Tights Gear up for the holidays and New Years’ by checking out the California Select Ebay Store for fancy frocks and...

Sara – Lower East Side, New York City. California Select Vintage Black Velvet Holiday Blazer California Select Vintage Red Velvet Holiday Skirt California Select Vintage Jewelry American Apparel Unisex Wool Beret in Camel Get inspired! For more holiday looks, head on over to the California Select...

OK, so not just another Me + You, yet not a Viva Radio first… something entirely exceptional and seasonal! Andrew W.K. joins us for the second time up in the studio, the first time being almost 2 years ago for a less seasonally aware session of Me + You. This time, it is acknowledged right off...

Marie – London, England. Fancy vintage holiday dresses available at choice California Select/American Apparel stores near you, and online at the California Select Ebay Store!

Here’s a little something that Daniela, the store manager of our Rome store, found on the window this morning… Kind of hateful, but hey, you don’t get something scribbled with a lipstick on your window everyday! Why so angry, you anonymous roman graffiti artist?? Next time try something...

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...

Taking one look at Findlay Brown, we knew that this was going to be a different type of Me + You. Not being the kind of organization to immediately judge a book by its cover, it’s not even like we could make an immediate assessment of what this fellow was all about: an appearance that was equal...

We’re looking for creative and inspiring examples of your favorite American Apparel looks for our contest with LOOKBOOK.nu. One girl and one guy will be hand-selected by the American Apparel creative team as the grand prize winners and will get to model for an upcoming American Apparel ad. The...

Ben is wearing… Stripe Acrylic Mohair Blend Beanie $24 Long Sleeve Button Up Shirt $54 Vintage Over Dyed Mens Sweatshirt $24 Wool Peacoat $180 Stretch Twill Slim Slack Lites $73 and his own topsiders Vintage menswear available online at the California Select Ebay Store!

Winston gives a little taste of the what goes on in or shipping facility at factory HQ.

Danielle and Emma – Vancouver, Canada. California Select Vintage Mini Pencil Skirt Double U-Neck Long Sleeve Bodysuit Solid Thigh-High Socks California Select Vintage Silk Blouse Cotton Spandex Jersey Harem Pant Unisex Wool Beret See more pictures from this photoseries at the California Select...

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...

For our last giveaway of the year, we decided we’d make it worth your while <b as well as worth our while. Simply put, we’ve upped the ante. We’ve got one hell of a prize to pass off to a lucky winner – the Tonium Pacemaker 60GB (Model No. 666…)! With people like Richie...

Jillian – Toronto, Canada. California Select Vintage Men’s Flannel in forest/cranberry plaid Sheer Rib Long Sleeve Turtleneck Dress in black Solid Thigh-High Sock in taupe Who loves California Select? Become our fan on Facebook!

Here’s some more insider trading for yeh! — Dutch hexperimental duo The Moi Non Plus have a special connection to Viva. The two sorcerers behind this self-proclaimed “loud drum guitar sample” outfit are non other than Bas & Leon, luminaries of the scene digest / event brand...

Rodrigo – Sydney, Australia. California Select Vintage Men’s Shirt California Select Vintage Men’s Vest American Apparel Corduroy Slim Slack in Plum Relive warmer months with our favorite Aussies at the California Select blog.

Sohaila – Portland, Oregon USA Vintage Leather Skirt $38 Jersey Strapless Ruched Bodysuit $26 Sheer Luxe Pantyhose $25 Taffeta Rain Parka $85 See more pictures from this photo series, shot by AA Portland-Stark Backstock Manager Jamen Lee, on the California Select blog at http://www.caliselect.com.

Leonn and Zohra, hailing from American Apparel Dublin, recently took part in an amazing photoshoot for the Irish fashion magazine Stellar. Leonn pictured wearing a California Select Vintage One-Piece. Zohra wears a Christopher Kane bodysuit with the Bandeau Pencil Dress worn as a mini skirt and High-Waist...

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 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...