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Factory Flea Market Pre-Sale Tickets Sold Out
Posted by: Lisa (Employee)  7/2/2009  18:24


 
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 and don your swimsuit underneath for the Slip 'n Slide. It's going to be a good time. Click here for more details.
 
- Gigantic Slip 'n Slides
- Astroturf Romper Room
- Tacos, ice cream, fruit and The Green Truck
- Full bar, with beer from Singha (+21)
- American Apparel fabric by the yard
- AA photo shoots all day
- $1 raffles for pinatas stuffed with AA goodies and more
- Cobrasnake Garage Sale
- Dim Mak tent
- Dunk an AA model or Mark the Cobrasnake! Proceeds go to 826LA
- Cash and credit accepted
- ATM on site
- Excellent music by Viva Radio & Friends

 
Sat, July 4, 10am - 8pm
Sun, July 5, 9am - 7pm

 
747 Warehouse St.
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Get Directions

Spotted: Sugar
Posted by: Jonny Makeup (Employee)  7/1/2009  16:17

 
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 brown sugar!!!! To learn more about our Legalize LA biz, click here.
 
xoxox
AA Flea Market: Viva Radio Style
Posted by: Matt (Employee)  7/1/2009  10:10


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 - Maximum Thrills (Sheri Barclay & Maxwell Williams)
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM - Red Velvet (Lisa & Christine)
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM - Candice Rivera
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Jonny Make Up & Peter
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM - Martin & Louise
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM - POSSO the DJ

Sunday July 5th:

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Nate Walton
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - DJ Bwyse
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM - Nite Jewel DJ set
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM - Ryan Hamilton
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM - Maximum Thrills (Sheri Barclay & Maxwell Williams)
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM - Piper K

As outlined by the schedule above, the market starts at 10 on Saturday morning lasting until 8 that night, then proceeds to start up again the next morning on Sunday at 9 until Piper brings it all down until 6, with a final hour of silence leading the whole thing to finish by 7 PM. Pre-sale tickets of $10 entitles you to a two-day pass, front of the line entry and checkout, a $5 gift card to be redeemed at any American Apparel retail location, and one free taco.

Have fun!
Slashed
Posted by: Taghrid (Employee)  6/30/2009  21:53

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!
On John's Radar
Posted by: Jonny Makeup (Employee)  6/29/2009  15:43

 
OMFG John Galliano loves me and my Daddy's company!!!! So here's the T: back in March I got invited to the Dior show in Paris along with my gal pal Leigh Lizark and could not believe that my life was getting soooo chic!!!! So, my Tootie always told me to send a thank you letter and gift if someone does something nice for you. So I sent one to Monsieur G, along withmy fave AA picks including The Slash Slacks that I was developing at the time with my BFF "Pinky". So wouldn't ya know, he sent me a Thank You Letter back!!!! So MAJOR! So, long story longer, this weekend at his Men's Show he totally wore the Mineral Wash Slash Slacks Sample!!!! Love you John Galliano, Mean It!!!!!
 
Xox

 
PS I love you too Jeremy, you will always be my first love!!!
V Count Macula
Posted by: Ted (Employee)  6/29/2009  12:59
Let's talk V Count Macula. The Count has already made a name for himself in Detroit with his stunt-style rap performances and incredible tubing getaways. He lives in Bushwick now and if anyone is poised to revive bicycle jousting in that area, I'm sure it's him. We here at Viva love him not only because of his lyrical truth-telling, but also because of the hilarious station ID he recently did for us. Check him out and stay tuned for more V Count coverage from Viva Radio.

V Count Macula Viva Radio ID (featuring the song "Hostile Nostril"):

 
"Smooth Wizardz" video (featuring one of the greatest fist bumps of all time):

 
This Week: We're Hiring
Posted by: Ryan  6/29/2009  12:11
 
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 to the nearest open call with your resume. As always, you can see all of our upcoming events here and we'll post a rundown each week.
 
Open Calls
 
USA
 
California
 
Malibu
Wed, July 1
5:30pm-8pm
18820 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
Details
 
Santa Monica - Main Street
Tue, June 30, 2009
8am - 10am
Every Fri in July
1pm - 3pm
Details
 
Los Angeles - Little Tokyo
Every Thurs in July
12pm - 2pm
Details
 
Illinois
Evanston - Church Street
Wed, July 1, 2009
1pm - 6pm
Wed, July 8, 2009
1pm - 6pm
Details
 
New York
New York City - Flatiron District
Every Thur & Sun 1pm - 3pm
Details
 
Washington
Seattle - University District
Wed, July 1, 2009
12pm - 5pm
Thu, July 2, 2009
12pm - 5pm
Map & Directions
 
Canada
 
Montreal - Cours Mont-Royal
Every Mon & Fri
1pm- 4pm
Details
 
Vancouver - South Granville
Every Fri 12pm -2pm
Details
 
Toronto - Queen Street West
Every Fri 1pm - 3pm
Details
DIY Safety Pin Tank
Posted by: Taghrid (Employee)  6/25/2009  19:17


 
MATERIALS NEEDED
  • RSAVC401R - UNISEX VISCOSE SEXUALI-TANK
  • SCISSORS
  • 8-10 MEDIUM AND LARGE SIZE SAFETY PINS

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. LAY TANK FLAT ON TABLE, MEASURE 17 INCHES FROM TOP OF SHOULDERS TO THE MIDDLE OF TANK AND CUT ACROSS
    2. MEASURE 7 INCHES FROM MIDDLE SECTION AND CUT ACROSS, YOU SHOULD NOW HAVE THREE PIECES
    3. LINE PIECES UP SO EDGES MATCH

    4. LAY OUT SAFETY PINS ALONG SIDES AND MIDDLE IN THE FRONT AND BACK.

    5. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT USE SAFETY PINS TO ATTACH THE TOP PIECE TO THE MIDDLE PIECE, REPEAT AND ATTACH BOTTOM PIECE TO THE MIDDLE PIECE.
    New York Flea Market This Weekend!
    Posted by: Lisa (Employee)  6/24/2009  12:01
     
    We're excited to announce the first American Apparel Factory Flea Market in NYC! This weekend, Saturday, June 27 and Sunday the 28th from noon to 8pm. Come on down for tens of thousands of your favorite American Apparel garments to choose from, prices starting at $2 and nothing over $25! There will not only be great bargains to be had but music courtesy of your friendly neighborhood Viva Radio.
     
    185 Orchard St. (Between Houston and Stanton, next to the American Apparel store) Sat. Jun 27 12pm - 8pm Sun. Jun 28 12pm - 8pm
     
    Click here for a map and directions.
    Tim and Eric love AA!
    Posted by: Krystal  6/23/2009  12:45

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    Not only do the stars of the groundbreaking "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!" use American Apparel for a lot of their merch, they are also using AA for costumes! Eric Wareheim forgot his spandex shorts for a recent stage performance, but improvised with a pair of 4443 Boxer Briefs.
     
    Check out the hilarious duo at Adult Swim.
    Fashion, Fashion, Fashion
    Posted by: Jonny Makeup (Employee)  6/22/2009  18:21

     
    Hello Fashion People, Tastemakers and Stylists, want a little sneak peek of our July 4th Flea Market? Come down to the factory this Wednesday, June 24, 5-9 PM for a fashion industry exclusive event! Bring your business card, work ID or other proof that you work in fashion and shop the night away.
     
    xoxo
    This Week: We're Hiring
    Posted by: Ryan  6/22/2009  13:44
     
    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 to the nearest open call with your resume. As always, you can see all of our upcoming events here and we'll post a rundown each week.
     
    Open Calls

     
    USA

    California
    San Francisco - Berkeley
    Wed, June 24, 2009 12pm - 4pm
    Details
     
    Santa Monica - Main Street
    Fri, June 26, 2009 1pm - 3pm
    Every Fri in July 1pm - 3pm
    Details
     
    Los Angeles - Little Tokyo
    Thu, June 25, 2009 12pm - 2pm
    Every Thurs in July 12pm - 2pm
    Details
     
    Minnesota
    Minneapolis - Uptown
    Wed, June 24, 2009 12pm - 5:30pm
    Sat, June 27, 2009 12pm - 5:30pm
    Details
     
    Bloomington - Mall of America
    Wed, June 24, 2009 12pm - 5:30pm
    Sat, June 27, 2009 12pm - 5:30pm
    Details
     
    Illinois
    Evanston - Church Street
    Thu, June 24, 2009 1pm - 6pm
    Thu, July 1, 2009 1pm - 6pm
    Thu, July 8, 2009 1pm - 6pm
    Details
     
    Florida
    Wellington-Wellington Outlets
    Thu, June 25, 2009 1pm - 3pm
    Sat, June 27, 2009 1pm - 3pm
    Details
     
    Miami - Lincoln Road
    Tue, June 23, 2009 4pm - 6pm
    Details
     
    New York
    New York City - Flatiron District
    Every Thur & Sun 1pm - 3pm
    Details
     
    Canada

    Montreal - Cours Mont-Royal
    Every Mon & Fri 1pm- 4pm
    Details
     
    Vancouver - South Granville
    Every Fri 12pm -2pm
    Details
     
    Toronto - Queen Street West
    Every Fri 1pm - 3pm
    Details
     
    Germany

    Hamburg - Jungfernstieg
    Fri, June 26, 2009 12pm - 6pm
    Details
    BUTT in ASS
    Posted by: Lisa (Employee)  6/22/2009  11:27

     
    BUTT Magazine presents "BUTT IN ASS" an exhibition of queer video art that transforms the gallery into a mock porn shop, complete with a three unit video-buddy-booth sculpture (Shawn Maximo) screening art films in lieu of porn. Curated by Michael Bullock (U.S. publisher of BUTT) and Yasmine Dubois-Ziai,"BUTT IN ASS" honors BUTT Magazine's tradition of showcasing the artistic gamut from established luminaries to emerging talents, and is organized in support of the ethos of Gay Pride.
     

     
    This exhibition features videos by: Kathryn Garcia, Paul Pfeiffer, Ely Kim, Jean Genet, Paul Lee, Wayne Yung, Kalup Linzy, Slava Mogutin & Brian Kenny, Chris Moukarbel, Julika Rudelius, Shahryar Nashat, Lovett/ Codagnone, Nayland Blake, Stewart Marshall and Isaac Julien. The installation also includes the artwork of Michael Magnan, Chiang Fu, Desi Santiago, and Shawn Maximo.
     
    More information here.
     
    DATE: Monday, June 22nd through Friday, July 3rd, 2pm - 10pm
    LOCATION: Asia Song Society (ASS), 45 Canal Street, New York, N.Y. (between Orchard & Ludlow)
    Gregory Goes Library
    Posted by: Elaine  6/20/2009  22:08
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    15-year old fashion enthusiast, Gregory C., looks smart in our Vex Nightclub Library Tee and Black Baby Rib Cardigan. Coordinate with some skinny denim and you've got yourself a look that'll be definitely checked out.
     
    On Sale Now: Los Angeles Factory Flea Market Pre-Sale Tickets!!
    Posted by: Zack (Employee)  6/18/2009  18:11


    It's that time of year again!
     
    Join us over 4th of July weekend for our biggest and best Factory Flea Market yet at our headquarters in downtown LA! Tons and tons of your favorite American Apparel items starting out as low as $2!
     
    Join us and celebrate the 4th of July weekend with:
     
    - A Full Bar
    - Slip & Slide
    - Dunk Tank
    - Tanning Area
    - Cotton Candy Machine
    - Sno Cone Machine
     
    Also, to make things a little easier for you shoppers, we are going to be hanging everything on racks this year, so no more giant heaps of clothes to sort through.
     
    AND (as if all that wasn't enough), for the first time ever this year we are offering a Pre-Sale Ticket that allows you to skip the lines and avoid waiting in this mess:

     
    Pre-sale tickets allow you to:
     
    - Enter into the Flea Market for both Saturday and Sunday
    - Skip the lines, both at the entrance and the checkout
    - $5 gift card to be redeemed at any American Apparel retail location
    - One free taco from the food vendors
     
    Buy your pre-sale ticket here, and join us on July 4 and 5 at our factory in downtown LA:

    747 Warehouse St.
    Los Angeles, CA 90021
    Map & Directions

    My floral is bigger than yours
    Posted by: Taghrid  6/17/2009  12:19



    This super cute California Select 80's Floral Jumper is up for grabs this week on ebay. Bidding ends Monday June 22 at 7:15 PM, don't let it pass you by!
     
    This Week: We're Hiring
    Posted by:  (Employee)  6/17/2009  12:16
     
    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 to the nearest open call with your resume. As always, you can see all of our upcoming events here and we'll post a rundown each week.
     
    Open Calls
     
    USA
     
    California
     
    Camarillo -Camarillo Outlets Thu, June 18, 2009 3pm - 6pm Details
     
    Commerce -Citadel Outlet Sat, June 20, 2009 12pm - 2pm Details
     
    Los Angeles -Little Tokyo Thu, June 18, 2009 1pm - 3pm Details
     
    Santa Monica - Main Street Fri, June 19, 2009 1pm - 3pm Fri, June 26, 2009 1pm - 3pm Details
     
    Illinois
     
    Evanston - Church Street Thu, June 24, 2009 1pm - 6pm Thu, July 1, 2009 1pm - 6pm Thu, July 8, 2009 1pm - 6pm Details
     
    Florida
     
    Wellington -Wellington Outlets Thu, June 18, 2009 1pm - 3pm Fri, June 19, 2009 1pm - 3pm Thu, June 25, 2009 1pm - 3pm Sat, June 27, 2009 1pm - 3pm Details
     
    Miami - Lincoln Road Sun, June 21, 2009 4pm - 6pm Tue, June 23, 2009 4pm - 6pm Details
     
    New York
     
    New York City - Flatiron District Every Thur & Sun 1pm - 3pm Details
     
    New Jersey
     
    Edison - Menlo Park Mall Fri, June 19, 2009 2pm - 5pm Details
     
    Canada
     
    Montreal - Cours Mont-Royal Every Mon & Fri 1pm - 4pm Details
     
    Vancouver - South Granville Every Fri 12pm - 2pm Details
     
    Toronto - Queen Street West Every Fri 1pm - 3pm Details
    Recycle
    Posted by: Taghrid (Employee)  6/15/2009  20:16


    No longer limited to working out, AA Cotton Spandex Jersey Cycle Shorts are the most important piece of clothing for this summer. These shorts are super easy to wear, and act as a blank canvas for your fashion creativity to run wild. Great for layering under your favorite flowy tops and too-short-for-public shorts, they come in 4 fabrics and in almost every color under the sun. Dreamecho cleverly illustrates the different outfits she could come up with, and these were our top two favorites. Check out her blog and see the rest of her outfits here.
    The Gossip Shop
    Posted by: Jonny Makeup (Employee)  6/15/2009  18:28
    Dear Daily Update,
     
    A couple weeks ago me and my gal pal Nova did some shopping for my fave Queen of Post Riot Girl Soul, Beth Ditto and The Gossip!!!!
     
     
    The vid explains it all! Later that night Me, Jeremy Scott, DJ Geo, Nathan and Beth stayed up till 6am dancing, putting lipstick on eachothers faces, swimming and making pancakes!
     
     
    It was major...almost as major as the new Gossip Vid!!!
     
    xoxo
    Home Stretch.
    Posted by: Lisa (Employee)  6/15/2009  15:39
    It's been a while since we caught up with our friends Ryan and Cole (and LB) over at pacingthepanicroom.com and their awesome belly series of photos (if you haven't heard about this, Ryan's been photographing his pregnant wife in American Apparel clothes once a week and we love them). Here's the latest batch of Cole working it in our cotton goods. They're expecting the little boy or girl to pop out pretty soon...
     
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