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American Apparel Inc.

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    Mark Zuckerberg Now Worth $20 Billion More: How Many Hoodies Will That Buy Him?

    This morning, Facebook CEO and hoodie aficionado Mark Zuckerberg changed the world for the second time when he rang the bell, making his multi-billion-dollar company officially public. As Mike Cassidy from the Mercury News so aptly put it: It was like "Christmas, New Year's, Diwali, Tet, Fiestas Pat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    S.F. Hates Speeding Cyclists More Than High-Heel Throwing Marina Girls, Poll Shows

    If San Franciscans have a low threshold for anything, it's drunk Marina girls and careless cyclists. But who do they hate more? That's a tough call.Thankfully, SFist did us the great favor of polling bored people cruising the Internet to find out exactly how they feel about both groups. After a 48-h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2011

    The 12 Worst Rock Album Covers of 2011

    It's common to round up the worst album art at the end of every year, but the ridicule is usually directed at easy targets. Album covers from old, out-of-touch musicians, second-rate rock acts, and popular bands that are already despised by music critics absorb most of the venom, while indie-leaning ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2011

    Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney: Bullshit & Transcendence in This Week's Top Country Singles

    Thing Toby Keith has never said: "Nah, man, that might be a little much."​On occasion, All Shook Down gives a listen to the music that is to real America what brine is to a cucumber. This is one of those occasions. Toby Keith, "Made in America" Chart Position: No. 5 Verdict: Fantastic, but ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2011

    Helpful Advice: How to Survive NOT Going to Coachella

    The time is almost upon us. This week, tens of thousands of beautiful indie kids will descend on a patch of desert in Indio, Calif., and bear witness to some of the finest music the modern world has to offer at the 13th annual Coachella Festival.​For those of you who didn't manage to get a ti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2011

    Helpful Advice: How To Survive NOT Going To SXSW

    This week, thousands of music lovers, wayward drunks, and music industry folk have descended upon Austin, Texas, for the 2011 South By Southwest music "conference" (yeah, right). If you're still here at home in the Bay Area, the reality that you're missing five days of non-stop free music/beer/b ... More >>

  • Film

    March 2, 2011

    "Take Me Home Tonight": Coke-Fueled '80s Nostalgia

    This week, thousands of music lovers, wayward drunks, and music industry folk have descended upon Austin, Texas, for the 2011 South By Southwest music "conference" (yeah, right). If you're still here at home in the Bay Area, the reality that you're missing five days of non-stop free music/beer/b ... More >>

  • News

    January 19, 2011

    One woman's quest to live without products made in China

    This week, thousands of music lovers, wayward drunks, and music industry folk have descended upon Austin, Texas, for the 2011 South By Southwest music "conference" (yeah, right). If you're still here at home in the Bay Area, the reality that you're missing five days of non-stop free music/beer/b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2011

    The Supposed Horrors of Salem, Plus Recent Highs and Lows in S.F. Music

    Salem​The Supposed Horrors of Salem:  ... Yet there's something totally hatable about Salem, something that in recent months has caused music writers to dogpile on the band with an M.I.A's.-truffle-fry fury. There is, of course the insane backstory of member John Holland, who told an int ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    Top 10 Food Stories in San Francisco 2010

    Jun BelenLumpia from 2010's breakout Hapa SF Filipino food truck.​Deciding on the top 10 food story threads of any year is tricky (did the things we ate in the past two month somehow obliterate all memory of those from the prior 10?) but this year the task was especially arduous. It was a year ... More >>

  • News

    December 15, 2010

    List: S.F. local hiring policy's impact

    Jun BelenLumpia from 2010's breakout Hapa SF Filipino food truck.​Deciding on the top 10 food story threads of any year is tricky (did the things we ate in the past two month somehow obliterate all memory of those from the prior 10?) but this year the task was especially arduous. It was a year ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Now there's an 'iPhone of Nightclubs' T-Shirt (Pic)

    You may have seen the funny-ass 'iPhone of Nightclubs' slogan that went up on the marquis of the Red Devil Lounge. Well now, you can buy the slogan on a club T-shirt:​

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Baylinks: Cougars, American Apparel, and Gaga

    No, a real cougar!​Get your culture on at the Divisadero Art Walk Thursday. [Haighteration]More on the Lady Gaga Saga! (Best new catchphrase ever.) [MissionMission]S.F. firm announces class action lawsuit against American Apparel. This city just can't give Dov a break. [SFCitizen]

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2010

    Death To Same-Looking Album Cover Art

    Faded colors. Simple compositions. Sans-serif fonts. No, we're not spec'ing out the latest American Apparel ad. We're voicing dissatisfaction with the same-fest that is the 2010 cover art aesthetic. It arguably sprouted last summer with chillwave, when the laid-back visuals seemed to echo the vibes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2010

    Magic Curry Kart's Latest Special: Panties

    Magic Curry Kart​Even though we know the guy and his sense of humor, we still thought Magic Curry Kart proprietor Brian Kimball was joking all week when he tweeted about the new Magic Curry panties that will be modeled tonight on Linda Street at the one-year-anniversary party for Sexy Soup Car ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2010

    Best Argument for the '90s Nostalgia Invasion of San Francisco

    Is it...A) Hole headlining Live 105's big summer music event, BFD?B) Tool at the Bill Graham Civic in July?C) Club nights like Debaser and Club 1994?D) The new Dr. Martens store on Haight St.? (Which, it should be noted, is next door to that outpost of '80s gear, American Apparel).​  Follow u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2010

    Video of the Day: Washed Out's Aerobic 'Glo'

    Washed Out - Belong (Music Video) from Blake Salzman on Vimeo.Washed Out may be a bedroom producer, but there's nothing sleepy about his live show (especially if he has a full band backing him, as he did for the sauna he created in Austin). The dude otherwise known as Ernest Greene makes disco ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2010

    Baylinks: Brad Pitt, MOMA, & Dolores Park Controversy

    Parking woes not his fault. This time.​Rumor mill blames Brad Pitt film shoot for blocked parking spaces: The real reason is more exciting. [The New Fillmore]That's hot: S.F. MOMA to build fire station. [SFAppeal]Will this be the American Apparel Planning Commission Meeting of 2010? Public Meeting ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2010

    That's My Jam!: Mattb vs. Mochipet "V-Necks feat. 215:TFK"

    215:The Freshest Kidz​I haven't seen any TV commercials for American Apparel, though I'm sure they'd only be suitable for Skinemax or post-primetime HBO. Were the retail giant to put together a late-night ad campaign featuring its notorious underage models dancing around in nothing but gold lamé ... More >>

  • News

    December 30, 2009

    SFuture Shock: Bold predictions for the coming year

    215:The Freshest Kidz​I haven't seen any TV commercials for American Apparel, though I'm sure they'd only be suitable for Skinemax or post-primetime HBO. Were the retail giant to put together a late-night ad campaign featuring its notorious underage models dancing around in nothing but gold lamé ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    Video of the Day: Das Racist Get Naked Under the Rainbow

    This is the sound of "panic attack rap," of "Internet thug rap," of Das Racist, the duo of mad geniuses behind "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell."  This time the Brooklyn dudes are lost in space, hitting White Castle, American Apparel, and the psychedelic side of their minds, as the screen f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2009

    Chron Death Watch: Panel of Journalists Talking to Audience of Journalists and Covered by Journalists Express Concerns

    Could this guy have fit all the panelists and audience in his truck?In some cases, you really can tell how a story is going to end by the way the stage is set, and this was one of them. Picture this: The Society of Professional Journalists hosts a community discussion about the potential death of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2009

    Last Night: Cut Copy at the Fillmore

    Cut CopyThe FillmoreThursday, March 12, 2009Review by Melissa BaronBetter Than: Doing homework. Not as good as watching The Office.Hey Cut Copy, Duran Duran called and they want their catalog back. Some critics argue that music, much like fashion, comes in cycles. The same ideas, beats, and rhythms ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2009

    Club Review: Manic Mondays at the Bar on Church

    Manic MondaysBar on ChurchLast Seen: March 9, 2009Better than: The Bar on Castro (R.I.P.)Also See: Our Manic Mondays Slideshow.Break it down and build it back up. In case you haven't noticed, the Bar on Castro has migrated and reintroduced itself as the Bar on Church, giving the old Transfer a much ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    Sunday: Mission Indie Mart at the Independent

    Mission Indie MartSunday, March 8, 2009The IndependentBetter Than: Shopping corporate! The line stretched down the block for most of the day as eager shoppers waited to spend some cash at the Mission Indie Mart. The event began almost two years ago as a monthly shopping event in founder Kelly Malone ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2009

    It's the AAA: American Apparel Apology

    Remember when I was like, this is the last American Apparel post? Well, it wasn't. And you know what kind of retribution I will suffer for throwing up this one last (or not!) AA post? Nothing. Nada. Zilch. Anyway.Spied over at Mission Mission and Sfist (who also totally lied about their moratorium o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    Breaking News: Planning Commission Unanimously Spurns American Apparel

    Planning Commission to American Apparel: Get off our lawn and put on some damn clothes!On Thursday evening, San Francisco's Planning Commission turned down American Apparel's bid to open an outlet on Valencia street by a 7-0 tally. Check back in this space soon for a complete story. Also, you can re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    American Apparel Protest, Comedy Death Ray, John Vanderslice and the Really Really Free Market: Your Monday Morning Hangover

    Saturday's much blogged-about American Apparel protest outside the storefront the chain plans to move into on Valencia Street had a sadly low turnout. Perhaps they were asking a bit much (10 a.m. on a Saturday morning?). Photographer Gretchen Robinette arrived at 10 on the dot and says that proteste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2009

    Protest of the Forced Closure of a Mexican Restaurant in Mission Today

    Francisco BarradasCLG Thai Cafe was evicted so fast they apparently didn't have time to take down its sign. The Mexican restaurant that took its place is now following them out the door. Sounds like it's time for another protest in the Mission.Mission hipsters against gentrification of the Mission h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2009

    Bevan Dufty Is Anti-American (Apparel): Store Opponents Tout Supe's Support

    No American Apparel onesies for this kid!The folks over at Stop American Apparel are reporting that District 8 Supervisor Bevan Dufty has offered his support to the campaign. He hasn't issued an official statement yet, but the Planning Commission should be sitting by the phone -- because word on the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    Mission American Apparel Hubbub Hits the Airwaves

    KRON 4 dares to bravely go where the blogs have already been. Incredulity is expressed that people might oppose the opening of an international chain store in their neighborhood, while the intro is punctuated with swift jabs at the camera with a Stop American Apparel postcard. The report covers pr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2009

    Deep-Sixing Deep V's: American Apparel in the Mission

    The inevitable backlash against the proposed American Apparel store at 988 Valencia Street is coming to a slow boil. The store's inception is unsurprising, as a quick survey of foot traffic on Valencia will reveal more than a few people sporting the company's wares. The storefront sits next to exper ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2008

    Last Night: The Virgins at Popscene

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2008

    Horropera?

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2008

    Burning Man Missed Connections: Better than Regular MCs.

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2008

    Destroying the Tights as Pants Movement

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2008

    Sunday Dispatch: Capsule Design Festival at Hayes Valley Park

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2008

    SF Street Style: Spotted in Lower Haight

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2008

    Last Night: Justice at the Concourse at SF Design Center

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2008

    Gradient: Sexy or Tie Dye Gone Wrong?

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2008

    Chain Store Ban Proposed for Mission, Bernal

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2008

    Trash Talking: Worst Company in '08

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 12, 2008

    Spring Trend to Watch: Color!

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2008

    New Photos and Video of Liars with No Age at Slim's Last Week

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 19, 2007

    Who Shot the Serif?

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2007

    LastNight: Prefuse 73 Glitches Out Slim's

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2007

    Kings of Commenting: The Best/Worst in SF Weekly.com Comments

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2007

    Kings of Commenting: The Best/Worst in SF Weekly.com Comments

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2007

    Kings of Commenting: The Best/Worst in SF Weekly.com Comments

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

  • News

    September 13, 2006

    Clamor Shots

    The Virgins Popscene/ 330 Ritch Street December 18, 2008 Better Than: Your first time. Maybe. Review by Tamara Rosado  Photos by Tamara Rosado and Scott Vallor Provocative name--check. Ironic, 80's-style videos featuring writhing models that look as though they've stepped out of an American ... More >>

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