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American Apparel Inc.

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    Coachella Rainy Day Fashions: Clothing Designer Jennifer Daking Gives Advice

    When it comes to Coachella, what's better: 103-degree temperatures or a drizzley, windy, muddy polo field? The latter is what many festival-goers might be facing this Friday: The forecast as of time of publishing is a high of 69-degrees with a 50 percent chance of rain. And as Dennis Romero repor ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 16, 2012

    Built to Spill

    The Glass House

  • Culture

    September 1, 2011

    'Conical Asian Hat' Is a Hatful of Hollow

    [Trendzilla] American Apparel hits a new low with selling Asian culture

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    First Things First, Lose The Fedora: Coachella Fashion Tips

    ​ There's a thin line between looking like a hipster clone at Coachella and looking like a damn fool. Low-budget chain shops like Forever 21 and H&M seem to be jumping on the Coachella fashion bandwagon. We're here to tell you that you don't have to spend cash (that can be used for food and g ... More >>

  • Film

    March 3, 2011

    Porn-ing In America

    A Reagan-era bacchanalia succumbs to soggy nostalgia in 'Take Me Home Tonight'

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    Men at Fingerprints Last Night

    Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​MenFebruary 3, 2011FingerprintsClick here to see the photos!There's not much on the walls and all the merch that isn't CDs or vinyl is nowhere to be found, but if you squint long and hard enough you can see that the new Fingerprints location near the intersection of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Artists Village Alliance of Santa Ana Formed to Combat City Hall Meddling in City's Downtown

    ​Are radical, questioning civic politics finally arriving to SanTana's Artists Village? And all over a valet service? Readers will recall that earlier this month, a pilot valet parking program introduced by City Hall at the request of Downtown SanTana's restaurant association raised the hackles of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    Drunk After Work: The Copper Door

    A beautiful, hip dank...​The Place: The Copper Door, 225 1/2 N. Broadway, Santa Ana. No phone number.The Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.The Deal: None on the pricing bit, no food: just a tasty jumble of craft beers.

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2010

    Local Natives at the Henry Fonda Over the Weekend

    Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​Check out our Local Natives/Union Line slideshow here! Local Natives Henry Fonda September 17, 2010 There is one think Local Natives have in commone with American Apparel--you hate what their generic names and what they stand for, but you consume them and love both b ... More >>

  • Music

    September 16, 2010

    See and Be Scenes

    The many subspecies of OC bands in their natural habitats

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2009

    KROQ'S Miss Double D-Cember Pageant at Slidebar Cafe

    This morning, eight women made their mothers proud and competed for one of the most honored titles of all time: Miss Double D-Cember. Hosted by Kevin and Bean of KROQ 106.7, the event took place at the Slidebar (where else?) in Downtown Fullerton. Check out the photos below--there's no nudity, so it ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 5, 2009

    [[Trendzilla] . . . And the Non-Prescription Eyeglasses You Hornrimmed In On

    This morning, eight women made their mothers proud and competed for one of the most honored titles of all time: Miss Double D-Cember. Hosted by Kevin and Bean of KROQ 106.7, the event took place at the Slidebar (where else?) in Downtown Fullerton. Check out the photos below--there's no nudity, so it ... More >>

  • Culture

    August 27, 2009

    [Trendzilla] Of Sleeping and Beauty

    This morning, eight women made their mothers proud and competed for one of the most honored titles of all time: Miss Double D-Cember. Hosted by Kevin and Bean of KROQ 106.7, the event took place at the Slidebar (where else?) in Downtown Fullerton. Check out the photos below--there's no nudity, so it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2009

    What You Missed: Joan Jett, Wild West Costume Party, Volcom Fashion Show, ALL & Big Drill Car, OC Mud Run

    Keith MayAmerican Apparel approvedWho hates summer as much as we do? What? No one? Sure there's always tons of things going on every day and every weekend during these warmer months--but you're also moist like, the whole time. Or is that just us?We had a full weekend, as always. And it was so full i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Dance Music Pick of the Week: Charles Feelgood at Focus (With MP3 Link!)

    BY DENNIS ROMEROListen/download "Charles Feelgood vs. Michael Jackson" here.Revealing a favorite DJ can date you like an exotic entertainer who plays Bon Jovi for her pole-dancing finale. (She thinks she's rocking out like it's 1988 on the Sunset Strip, but she's really putting on a sad bio-drama.) ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2009

    [Coachella 2009] Everything New Is Old Again--and Vice Versa

    BY DENNIS ROMEROListen/download "Charles Feelgood vs. Michael Jackson" here.Revealing a favorite DJ can date you like an exotic entertainer who plays Bon Jovi for her pole-dancing finale. (She thinks she's rocking out like it's 1988 on the Sunset Strip, but she's really putting on a sad bio-drama.) ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 8, 2009

    [Trendzilla] They Oughta be Band

    BY DENNIS ROMEROListen/download "Charles Feelgood vs. Michael Jackson" here.Revealing a favorite DJ can date you like an exotic entertainer who plays Bon Jovi for her pole-dancing finale. (She thinks she's rocking out like it's 1988 on the Sunset Strip, but she's really putting on a sad bio-drama.) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2009

    American Apparel Expands Orange County Manufacturing Presence

    American Apparel, the largest clothing manufacturer in the United States and the proud space-taker of the middle of the OC Weekly's back covers, has signed a 10-year lease on 70,000 square feet of space within the industrial property in Garden Grove shown here, Voit Commercial Brokerage announced to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2008

    Because You're Ugly: American Apparel Financial Woes?

    Is Dov Charney's American Apparel empire in trouble?As of Nov. 30, American Apparel employed over 10,000 people and operated more than 240 retail stores in 19 countries. The label is known for their fair wages--and tiny track shorts and slightly pornographic adverts--at its factory in downtown Los A ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 16, 2008

    [Trendzilla] Who's the Sluttiest of Them All?

    Is Dov Charney's American Apparel empire in trouble?As of Nov. 30, American Apparel employed over 10,000 people and operated more than 240 retail stores in 19 countries. The label is known for their fair wages--and tiny track shorts and slightly pornographic adverts--at its factory in downtown Los A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2008

    Because You're Ugly: American Apparel Comes to SoBeCa

    The employees are pretty stand-offish and probably think they're too cool to get you a larger size or even too cool in general to be working in retail, but I can even admit that nothing really beats American Apparel if you're looking for basics. We all know American Apparel is known for its fair ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2008

    Because You're Ugly: The Return of Hypercolor

    Aw, holy crap. Some things just remain better as a memory—re-reading that childhood favorite that just doesn't seem so magical anymore; re-watching episodes of whatever cartoon or sitcom that doesn't exactly hold up. Snap bracelets. Layered push-down ankle socks. Fanny packs. Neon anything. Thank ... More >>

  • Features

    July 31, 2008

    Ed McKie Has Been Stymied in His Efforts to Create a Safe Space for Gay Meth Addicts in Santa Ana

    Aw, holy crap. Some things just remain better as a memory—re-reading that childhood favorite that just doesn't seem so magical anymore; re-watching episodes of whatever cartoon or sitcom that doesn't exactly hold up. Snap bracelets. Layered push-down ankle socks. Fanny packs. Neon anything. Thank ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 12, 2008

    [Trendzilla] Shopping In the Out of Doors

    Aw, holy crap. Some things just remain better as a memory—re-reading that childhood favorite that just doesn't seem so magical anymore; re-watching episodes of whatever cartoon or sitcom that doesn't exactly hold up. Snap bracelets. Layered push-down ankle socks. Fanny packs. Neon anything. Thank ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 29, 2008

    [Trendzilla] Today's Teens Have Already Moved Beyond Bad Flared Denim

    Aw, holy crap. Some things just remain better as a memory—re-reading that childhood favorite that just doesn't seem so magical anymore; re-watching episodes of whatever cartoon or sitcom that doesn't exactly hold up. Snap bracelets. Layered push-down ankle socks. Fanny packs. Neon anything. Thank ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2008

    New Atmosphere Video

    Aw, holy crap. Some things just remain better as a memory—re-reading that childhood favorite that just doesn't seem so magical anymore; re-watching episodes of whatever cartoon or sitcom that doesn't exactly hold up. Snap bracelets. Layered push-down ankle socks. Fanny packs. Neon anything. Thank ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 20, 2008

    [Trendzilla] How to Remain Ladylike and Stunning in Knee-High Socks

    Aw, holy crap. Some things just remain better as a memory—re-reading that childhood favorite that just doesn't seem so magical anymore; re-watching episodes of whatever cartoon or sitcom that doesn't exactly hold up. Snap bracelets. Layered push-down ankle socks. Fanny packs. Neon anything. Thank ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 31, 2008

    Trendzilla

    The man vest is difficult to master

  • Culture

    August 30, 2007

    Trendzilla

    'You’re all crazy'

  • Culture

    June 21, 2007

    Trendzilla

    Ironic facial hair

  • Features

    June 7, 2007

    Retro Active

    E.C. Star’s new line is a throwback to the future

  • Culture

    May 31, 2007

    Trendzilla

    'Who doesnt love a bit of side boobage?'

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2007

    Coachella: Day One.

    It was a 100 degrees out this afternoon, it took me 45 minutes to find a space and park (real helpful employees out here), 15 to locate press will call and enter then maybe another five to situate where the fuck I was. I told myself two years ago I'd never do this again and here I am again: it's hot ... More >>

  • Culture

    February 8, 2007

    Trendzilla

    Crusty band shirts

  • Music

    January 25, 2007

    Black Thunder!

    JAN. 25-FEB. 1

  • Culture

    January 18, 2007

    Trendzilla

    Alpha Beta Gamma Whatevers

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2006

    Album Covers Of The Year 2006

    To their credit, Pitchfork compiled a more-or-less well done 25 worst album covers of the year list, but they're remiss in not recognizing the power of a well done album cover. Rather than complain, we're taking matters into our own hands and making a list of our own. If RIAA doomsayers are to be be ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 2, 2006

    Trendzilla

    Adult onesies?

  • Features

    October 19, 2006

    The Playground

    No. 3: Santa Ana is absolutely, positively, OCs best downtownnow, keep it that way!

  • Culture

    October 12, 2006

    Trendzilla

    Riot 5

  • Music

    August 17, 2006

    Chill Billies

    Sweet and Tender Hooligans

  • Music

    May 25, 2006

    Live Review

    Strawberry Fields Forever: Neighborhood Festival, Queen Mary Events Park, Long Beach, Sat., May 20


  • Features

    February 9, 2006

    You Make Us Feel

    Once again, its Orange Countys Sexiest People!

  • News

    December 8, 2005

    The Low Cost of High Wages

    American Apparel wants to follow Wal-Mart to Chinafor all the right reasons

  • Features

    October 27, 2005

    OC's 31 Scariest People

    Now 25 percent more terrifying!

  • News

    September 15, 2005

    Nice Package

    Realizing their clothes are mere fabric, American Apparels ads, store and CEO are calculated to inflame

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