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Happy Gay Marriage Day!
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Posted by:
Spence (Employee)
5/15/2008
12:03 |
| The California Supreme Court got with the times today and ruled that the Golden
State's ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional. Huzzah! One in ten Americans
now live in a place where they can marry whom they want. A nice step forward,
eh? But before you start picking out matching bridesmaid dresses and house
shopping for that perfect little bungalow for two, the haters will be trying to put an
initiative on the ballot in November to overturn this ruling. So get ready to hit the
streets for the Mother Of All Gay Rights Battles. And remember, there
are still people out there who fear the power of the rainbow: During the trial, which was held in Panama City, Florida, yesterday and
today, Ponce de Leon High School's principal David Davis admitted under oath that
he had banned students from wearing any clothing or symbols supporting equal
rights for gay people. Davis also testified that he believed rainbows were "sexually
suggestive" and would make students unable to study because they'd be picturing
gay sex acts in their mind. The principal went on to admit that while censoring
rainbows and gay pride messages he allowed students to wear other symbols many
find controversial, such as the Confederate flag. Hum, I guess American Apparel is doing its part to make everyone think of gay
sex:
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Dov Charney of American Apparel Named Retailer of the Year
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Posted by:
Lisa (Employee)
5/13/2008
17:01 |
Dov was on hand in
New York last week
to accept the award
for Retailer of the
Year at the 15th
Annual Michael
Awards, noted by
those in the know as
'The Golden Globes
of Fashion.'
American Apparel was
honored by Steve
Shor, Founder and
President of the
awards, for its
"progressive
business practices
and and provocative
advertising
campaigns [which]
have set the company
apart as a
fascinating story in
the fashion world".
To that we say
"Hurrah!". Click here
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California Select Store: Now Open & Models Wanted
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Posted by:
Lisa (Employee)
5/8/2008
18:08 |
| California Select is
a new concept from
American Apparel.
We've collected some
of the great,
unique, and
inspirational styles
and looks from all
over the world to
create a whole new
way to shop for
great vintage
styles. We've been
opening California
Select stores in
cities all over the
world (Los Angeles,
Berlin, New York
City, Calgary and
Mexico City and more
to come) but if
you're not in any of
these cities, great
news: California
Select has now gone
online - eBay to be
exact. There are tons of
new hand-picked
pieces added weekly
and bidding starts
at a low $9.99.
Check out the
California Select
eBay store here.
We're also looking
for more guys and
girls to model for
the vintage line.
If you're in the
Southern California
area, it's an unpaid
gig but here's what
you get: a sweet 50%
off American Apparel
merchandise, a first
chance look at some
of the hottest
vintage pieces in
the world, and a
chance to build your
modeling portfolio
by modeling for
American Apparel.
E-mail your photo
and contact info to
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The 600 Club
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Posted by:
Lisa (Employee)
5/7/2008
16:27 |
If you've been
trying to figure out
what to do with the
economic
stimulus
package that
most of us are about
to
receive, men.style.com
have a few ideas for
what to blow the 600
bucks on. They've
compiled of a list
of 21 stylish ways
to spend your rebate
check on Made in USA
goods. One of their
suggestions: 7 weeks
worth of clean
underwear.
There's a joke
about a stimulus
package somewhere
but I'm not going
there. Click on image to
enlarge.
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Bob & Terry Richardson in Japan - Reception Parties
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Posted by:
Lisa (Employee)
5/7/2008
13:02 |
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Sumiko in Japan sent
us some
photos from the
reception parties
that were thrown
recently in honor of
the Bob and Terry
Richardson
exhibitions
organized by
American Apparel
Japan. Over 500
folks showed up to
the Bob Richardson
reception and about
400 people came down
to
party for Terry's
show. First hand
accounts from guests
tell me that both
parties were
insanely awesome.
The exhibitions are
on view til
the 8th (that's
today in Japan).
More info here.
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AND ENDS UP LIKE THIS?
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Posted by:
Iris (Employee)
5/7/2008
00:51 |
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I have no idea. And I'm not going to utter that compound word that allowed those of us
who remember to puff a steamy mouthful of breath onto the chests of the boys
that we loved, if only for a fleeting Summer. I will not say it. I may have heard a rumor, but it's not safe for us to talk here. If you know my email
and you can keep a secret, write me with the password and I may divulge. For the
rest, hopefully next week I'll be able to speak openly about this, but until then, as
Dov would say...Say a prayer to the atheist gods for me. This is some serious stuff,
as far as t-shirts go. Hyperly Yours, Iris
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DDR Dance Off
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Posted by:
Flopsy
5/6/2008
12:15
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Not only does Steven Colbert have love for American Apparel, but he also has a special place in his heart for the Korean pop sensation, Rain. Watch the two of them pop and lock in one heated dance battle.
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Seriously, I'm not.
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Posted by:
Iris (Employee)
5/5/2008
11:04 |
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I love Stereolab.
Emperor Tomato
Ketchup is still in
my top 5 of favorite
Sunday
morning albums. I dont know if I've
ever seen a
Stereolab video
before, but I just
saw this one, and I
really like it too!
Maybe it's because
Im a stoner, though.
Just kidding! Im
totally
not. hahaahahah. ha.
ahem.
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REBEL YELL!
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Posted by:
Iris (Employee)
5/3/2008
20:18 |
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Thanks to everyone
who joined the
American Apparel
crew at the May Day
immigration rally on
Thursday. Around
1,500 of us walked
from the factory
(7th & Alameda) to
the rally (1st &
Broadway), and with
the help of LAPD's
finest, our gang
literally TOOK OVER
Alameda. Traffic
came to a halt. Red
lights meant nothing
to our posse. We
owned the road. That
was really tuff. The rally itself was
intense and
positive. It's
estimated that
around 8,500
participated in the
downtown gathering.
At least a thousand
non-AA family
members were
flaunting their very
own Legalize LA
tees, and flashing
those blindingly
neon yellow
"Immigration Reform
Now!" signs that
have mysteriously
popped up all over
Los Angeles County
during the past few
months. It was
unifying, to say the
least, and it felt
great to realize
that the Legalize LA
message has touched
so many people
outside of our
organization.
On that note, we
still have tons more
tees. We're sending
them to ALL American
Apparel stores
worldwide, so call
your buddies in
Amsterdam, Seoul,
and Tel Aviv and
tell 'em to go get a
shirt, and wear it
with pride. It's really Made in
Downtown LA! Lots of love, and
thanks for the
support, iris Black and white
photos by Tom
Andrews. See a
larger one of
Jonny and Paris here.
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GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
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Posted by:
dallas
5/2/2008
20:50
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It's been a hectic week here at American Apparel factory headquarters. Fabian Nunez Speaker of the State Assembly, meetings with Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a flood of media coverage (including none other than CNN) and of course yesterday's May 1st march for immigrant rights. We're glad to say this year's protest in downtown Los Angeles was peaceful and well organized and A.A. was there in full community support. Full photo and video coverage from our end coming soon!
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DID SOMEONE SAY FREE T-SHIRT?
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Posted by:
Iris (Employee)
4/30/2008
17:41 |
| Hell yeah, I did. Buy anything at any LA AA store and get a FREE Legalize LA tee (while supplies
last). Even better, put that bad ass shirt on your bad ass self and come down to the AA
factory to show your support for the bad ass folks that make it all happen.
Seriously, if you dont have much to do tomorrow, DO THIS! It's part of history,
my friends, and you should know about it! TOMORROW, MAY 1, AT 3PM
7th & ALAMEDA
DOWNTOWN LA see you there.
xoxo
iris
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Legalize L.A. March
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Posted by:
Lisa (Employee)
4/30/2008
16:06 |
American Apparel
will once again
participate in the
May 1st Immigration
March and Rally in
downtown Los
Angeles. This year
we've added a route
from our factory
that will eventually
connect with other
supporters near the
city hall. What:
Employees, family
and friends will
assemble at the
American Apparel
factory and march,
escorted by the
LAPD, to the main
rally point near
Broadway and 1st
Street. Why: To draw
attention to the
need for immigration
reform in this
country and support
the diversity that
makes Los Angeles
amazing. When:
Thursday, May 1,
2008 - Departure
from American
Apparel will begin
at 3pm. Where:
American Apparel
Factory - 747
Warehouse Street Los
Angeles, CA 90021.
Major cross streets
are 7th Street and
Alameda. Route: Start
northwest on 7th
Street towards
downtown. Right on
Central then left on
5th Street and,
finally, right on
Broadway. Total
distance,
approximately 2
miles. We will begin to bus
participants back to
the factory starting
at 5:30pm. Pick up
site will be on 1st
Street and Alameda.
Join us at this
pro-immigration
march and rally, and
receive a Free
Legalize LA t-shirt
from American
Apparel. Don't
forget to wear
comfortable
shoes! Employees: We
ask that those of
you who can carpool,
please do so. Due to
the time frame,
there will be cars
from the 1st and 2nd
shift in the parking
lot at the same
time. Parking will
be very limited and
your cooperation is
appreciated.
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LEON's Prediction: Leggings for Men
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Posted by:
LEON Bailey Green
4/25/2008
11:10
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Slim fit, tight and skinny jeans are the style of choice for many male Brits. But as we look to moving fashion on and seek alternative materials, leggings will fit into its place really well. It's difficult to imagine men wearing leggings, such as these from AA, but with a couple more features on the catwalk and rock stars starting the look it'll take off.
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Japan: Bob and Terry Richardson Exhibitions
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Posted by:
Lisa (Employee)
4/23/2008
12:37 |
It will be the first
time and will
probably the last
time for both Bob
and Terry
Richardson's
exhibitions to be
held at the same
time. Bob Richardson
was a fashion
photographer in the
60s. His son Richard
has worked on ad
campaigns for Gucci,
Miu Miu and Tom
Ford. 'Bob
Richardson' a
photograph
collection book was
selected by Terry
and released in
2005. More
information (in
Japanese) here. Bob Richardson
Exhibition
4/25/2008 -
5/8/2008
Zel Cafe /
Gallery
Roppongi 5-10-25
Zel Court 1F
Minato-ku, Tokyo
Terry Richardson
Exhibition
4/26/2008 -
5/8/2008
Laforet Museum
Harajuku
Jungumae 1-11-6
Laforet Harajuku
6F
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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AA Jerusalem is cool too
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Posted by:
Lindsay (Employee)
4/23/2008
09:18 |
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When people think of
Israel, the
assumption is that
Tel Aviv, with its
cafes, proximity to
the Mediterranean
coast, secular
character and
world-famous night
life, is the cooler
of Israel's major
cities. Jerusalem is
often viewed as Tel
Aviv's dowdy older
sister with its
Hassidic Jews,
Christian pilgrims
and Mosques and
Minarets. Not
excatly, you know,
fun-time-party
action with all that
holiness, right? Well, no. People who
know, know that in
many ways Jerusalem
is far more twisted
and fun than Tel
Aviv. Many visiting
AA staff were in
fact astonished at
just how cool and
fun Jerusalem
actually is and many
plans to spend the
day in Jerusalem and
then quickly return
to Tel Aviv at night
were dashed as a
result. This reality is
reflected in the
staff at the AA
store in Jerusalem's
trendy Nachalat
Shiva neighborhood.
For instance,
there's Zohar Shafir
aka Nico teen, AA
salesperson by day,
electro-tinged pop
songstress by night.
Her latest 7 song
EP, Two Trick Pony
"puts emphasis on
highly catchy tunes
and strong vocals
and vocal harmonies,
using home recording
methods with toy
synthesizers." Toy synthesizers!
What can be cooler
than that?? Check
out more Nico Teen
on her MySpace page
at myspace.com/nicoteensillypoo.
That's right.
nicoteensillypoo.
And they said
Jerusalem was
dowdy...
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Cleaner Cotton for American Apparel
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Posted by:
Lisa (Employee)
4/18/2008
16:40 |
In an effort to
expand our
sustainable
practices, American
Apparel has just
purchased the
largest amount of
Cleaner Cotton(TM)
from CA's Central
Valley. This non GMO
cotton is farmed
using chemical
reduction methods
targeting the
chemicals with the
highest toxicity to
our water, air and
wildlife. Chemical
reduction will allow
these local farmers
to improve farm
profitability while
maintaining crop
yields. Cleaner
Cotton is documented
to have a 73%
reduction in
chemical use in the
first year of
implantation. Read our press
release below: AMERICAN APPAREL
PURCHASES THE
LARGEST AMOUNT OF
CLEANER COTTON FROM
CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL
VALLEY More T-Shirts Equals
Less Pesticides;
American Apparel
Expands Its
Sustainable
Practices LOS ANGELES, CA
(April 18, 2008) -
American Apparel,
Inc. (Amex: APP), a
leader in the
sustainable garment
industry, has joined
forces with the
Cleaner Cotton(TM)
Campaign to purchase
the largest amount
of Cleaner
Cotton(TM)
(also known as
B.A.S.I.C. cotton)
by a single
manufacturer. The Cleaner
Cotton(TM)
Campaign has
developed a working
knowledge of
biological
techniques that can
be effectively and
economically applied
in California's
farmland. By
reducing chemical
use on farms,
Cleaner Cotton(TM)
helps keep toxins
out of the soil, air
and water. The
program also avoids
the use of
genetically modified
seeds. "We are thrilled to
be supporting the
Cleaner Cotton(TM)
Campaign," said
Erika Martinez, head
of organic
programs at
American Apparel.
"This unique program
not only promotes
the reduction of
chemical use but it
also assists farmers
through the
cultivation
process." "We hope that
American Apparel's
commitment will
inspire other
California companies
to join our Cleaner
Cotton(TM)
Campaign,"
said Marcia Gibbs,
director at the
Sustainable Cotton
Project. Last year, there
were 2,000 acres of
Cleaner Cotton(TM)
grown, which
prevented 7,000
pounds of chemicals
from entering the
environment. This
was reported by the
California
Environmental
Protection Agency,
which makes all of
its records
available to the
public. About American
Apparel,
Inc.
American Apparel is
the largest
vertically
integrated
manufacturer,
distributor and
retailer of t-shirts
and related products
in the world. Now
with nearly 200
stores in 15
countries, American
Apparel is the
fastest-growing
clothing retailer.
It employs
approximately 7,000
employees globally
and pays its garment
workers the highest
wages in the
industry. All
clothes are cut and
sewn at its 800,000
sq. ft. facility in
downtown Los
Angeles. www.americanapparel.net About Sustainable
Cotton
Project
The Sustainable
Cotton Project is a
non-profit
organization based
in California's
Central Valley.
Through its Cleaner
Cotton(TM) Campaign,
it
is committed to
helping family
farmers reduce their
chemical use for
cotton farming
without the use of
genetically modified
cottonseeds.
Sustainable Cotton
Project's philosophy
of "cooperation for
a change" has
fostered a new level
of shared
information among
farmers,
manufacturers and
others in support of
creating a cleaner
cotton industry. www.sustainablecotton.org
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AA + RFID
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Posted by:
Lisa (Employee)
4/16/2008
19:07 |
We're taking things to the next level with radio frequency identification
(RFID) tagging. American Apparel is one the first retailers to adopt RFID
technology at the item-level. We'll first be rolling it out in our NYC
locations over the next three months and then to all of our North American
stores. Why RFID? Well...it'll help us keep better track of everything we produce from the
factory all the way to the retail store and allows for wireless inventory to be
taken in stores, which will save time and be far more accurate, and enable
our employees to keep the floor stocked better and we can offer
merchandise in every size and color so you can find exactly what you're
looking for every time you visit an American Apparel store. Sounds like it'll make for some happy employees and customers.
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Get Crafty: T-Shirt Bag
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Posted by:
Lisa (Employee)
4/16/2008
16:30 |
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I'm a die-hard fan
of Martha Stewart,
the domestic queen
that most people
love to hate but
secretly want to be
their mom. Today's
Craft of the Day is
a T-shirt Bag. A
great way of getting
another use of the
old t-shirts sitting
in your bottom
drawer and perfect
for going green in
time for Earth Day,
which is coming up
next week. Watch how to turn
your old tees into
totes here.
(Tip: Fast forward
the video to about
6:00 if you want to
skip Martha waxing
on about pumpkins.)
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