American Apparel

On June 14, Los Angeles-based clothing manufacturer American Apparel issued a statement in response to allegations by Gawker.com that it hires retail employees based on their physical attractiveness. American Apparel's response is directly reproduced below:

"A Statement about Hiring from American Apparel

In light of recent erroneous online coverage of American Apparel's hiring and retention policies we are issuing this brief statement to clarify:

American Apparel does not hire or retain applicants based on 'beauty.' Our main priority is finding people with a strong sense of style who can inspire customers as they make selections from our extensive line.

Cincinnati-based TSC Apparel announced the first winners of its new 2010 promotion--the City, Beach, Mountain Adventure Series. This year, TSC along with mill sponsors Anvil and Gildan, will send 10 winners on a trip of their choice based on their purchases of monthly featured items.

The Unisex Nylon Taffeta Wind Breaker is a a heavyweight durable T-shirt. It is perfect for athletics and wearing during the cooler Spring months.

American Apparel, the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles,  announced the addition of six new colors to its successful line of nail polish. The company timed and designed the expansion of American Apparel Nail Lacquer for the upcoming summer season.

The Fine Jersey Short Sleeve T from American Apparel is ultra soft and smooth.

American Apparel Inc., Los Angeles, a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2009.

American Apparel Inc., Los Angeles, announced that it plans to report its fourth quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, March 25, 2010 after the market close. The company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results in detail at 5:00 p.m. E.T.

Soles4Souls Inc., Nashville, the international shoe charity that gives away new and gently worn shoes, announced it will begin providing new clothing to people in need through Clothes4Souls, a charitable division of Soles4Souls.

Cincinnati-based TSC Apparel announced plans for new facilities in mid-Georgia and Atlanta to further expand service in the Southeast region. In late April 2010, TSC Apparel will open a new 100,000 square foot distribution center in central Georgia and a new sales office and pickup warehouse in Atlanta.

Stretchy fun clothes. Flexi-nice anti-gross apparel. Yoga-dance pilata-cheer stuff. Okay, so the blanket term for this style of athletic apparel might still need some work, but whatever you want to call it, the kind of clothing meant for yoga classes, dance practices, or cheerleading and gymnastics teams is definitely a niche that needs attention.