California Select

San Diego is getting hit with a fierce storm, and so its about time we warmed up! Jo and Lady decided to put on some Over Dyed Sweatshirts, and worked it bundle style. From beanies to scarfs, to accent our simple piece. Happy Holidays Kiddos!

Meet Victor.

A member of the California Select sewing team since the very beginning, Victor is a master at his craft.

He's a skilled technician at cutting fabric - all those Drape Skirts and Bustier Tops and Fisherman Sweaters? They were born from the hands of this man!

Victor is well-known for belting out lively tunes while working, causing all the sewing ladies around him to giggle.

When he's off the clock, Victor has his very own musical side project with partner, Yolanda.

Get a copy of his album, "Gracias Cristo" by contacting the number listed on the back of his CD case. We played ours at work, it was filled with melodic jams of Biblical proportions!

Thanks Victor for sharing your music!

Scott and Fiona

Scott:

Knit V-Neck Sweater

Vintage Men's Flannel

Cotton Twill Travel Pants

Vintage Glasses

Fiona:

Wool Blazer

Leather Pencil Skirt

Vintage Silk Blouse

Opaque Black Tights

Scott is our new merchandiser. Fiona comes to us from Australia.

New accessories make for a whole new out look on an outfit.

They say it's the little things in life, come to the Lower East Side and check out the new do-dads that make an outfit really POP

Ello' Shelbi Shelbi!

Check out the California Select Pin, a little something something...

!!!!!BRAND NEW Military Beret!!!!!
Denim Jacket

Velvet Bustier

Four Way Stretch High-waist Side Zipper Pant

Swing, swing, ....you wear those shoes and I will wear that dress OHHH

Vintage Skinny Belt

Hook and Eye Dress

Wool Blazer

Work it, Own it Miss Shelbi!

CLOSE UP

Silk Blouse

Over-dyed large scarf

Evision Sunglasses

Vintage Clutch

Vintage hoop earrings

Four Way Stretch High-Waist side Zipper Pant

We had fun playing in the sun, but we're ready for a Winter Wonderland!!!!

Adios! Besos-O-Besos-O

This week was Daniel's last here at California Select. He was the man with the plan, the glue that held this department together and we will miss him terribly.

After lunch at his favorite sausage place (Wurstkuche...), we mourned/celebrated Daniel's last day with a delicious strawberry cheescake, courtesy of Taghrid and House of Pies.

Martine, quite excited by cheescake.

Love you Daniel!! Keep the dream alive!!

Backstock has never looked so good sporting vintage flannel. Here we have Mike and Matt looking all to dapper and ready to face the cold Vermont winter.

Some of the NY5 Staff wearing a number of different pieces we have (California Select and American Apparel!)

Stop by our store and try on one of these many looks!

Chelsea, Cashier, is one of the new staff members here at Boston Newbury St.

Sheer Jersery Scarf in Purple and Fuschia, $15 USD each

Vintage Glasses, $60 USD

Wool Beret in Fuschia, $24 USD

California Select Original Velvet Bustier Top, $36 USD

Wide Elastic Belt, $16 USD

Stretch Bull Denim Skirt, $54 USD

Opaque Pantyhose, $14 USD

All items now available at American Apparel at 330 Newbury St., Boston, MA.

Frances wears:

California Select Original Overlap Box Top

Vintage Mini Pencil Skirt

Vintage Skinny Belt

VIntage Clutch Purse

Wool Beret in Butterscotch

RSAPH Opaque Pantyhose in Columbia

Richard wears:

Vintage Overdyed Sweatshirt

Vintage Flannel

Tri-blend scarf in Tri-black

Slim Slack Lite in Neon Olive

Lauren wears:

Vintage Overdyed Sweatshirt

Shiny Legging in Black Silver Star

Ear muffs in Red

Acrylic Mohair Scarf in Black/Cream

It's starting to warm up a little here which means there will an abundance of rooftop pool swimming, backyard BBQ's and picnics in the park.

We're channeling Sophia Loren with these highwaist pants and a little animal print thrown in.
Sandals, Off-The-Shoulder Swimsuit worn as a top both by California Select.
Disco Shorts, Felt Hat and Bracelet all by American Apparel.

Josh is wearing California Select mens shorts with American Apparel short sleeve button up, gold chain and deadstock glasses. Large Beach towel also by American Apparel.

Our new California Select stock includes some really fun retro swimwear, mens shorts and a whole new variety of T-shirts. Enough to build an entire army of summer outifts!

Photographed by Sarah Lopez

Photographed by Pete Ryan
Hanna is wearing:
California Select Tie-Up Romper $46
California Select Floral Bow Headband $10

"-the end of summer. The air is still warm, although the leaves on the trees are tinged with autumn rust"
-Farewell Summer: Ray Bradbury

Meet Erin.

Erin is sweet, and she likes soft things, too.

Like kittens and Snuggies and freshly washed hair.

Our CS Velvet Bow Headband is fuzzy and new!

With a vintage silk blouse, they make a perfect pair.

Erin is also wearing the *NEW* American Apparel Knit Sweater Crew Neck Dress in Dark Heather Grey, the Crescent Pattern Fishnet Tights in Black, and the Skinny Nylon Webbing Belt in Light Beige.

Winter is here, and it's time to snuggle. Get cuddly with California Select.

Ben is wearing

Stripe Acrylic Mohair Blend Beanie

Long Sleeve Button Up Shirt

Vintage Over Dyed Mens Sweatshirt

Wool Peacoat

Stretch Twill Slim Slack Lites

and his own topsiders

Soooo it's typically on/off raining here in London and we're trying to master weather appropriate clothing. The parka and earmuffs are adding a touch of something special to Emelie's otherwise TOO HOT outfit. This is Sam and Emelie and this is them working a selection of our very bast California Select vintage.....enjoy...x

Danielle is wearing the newest addition to our Cali select line... the wool skirt!! As the sun is setting, Danielle looks stunning as always paring this vintage skirt with the long sleeve bodysuit and thigh high socks!

Emma is on her way to watch paranormal activity in her harem pants, wool beret and an adorable silk blouse!!

Vancouver loves the vintage and loves the sunshine!!!

xoxo

Meet Jillian, our newest sales associate here at TO1. She is wearing the Vintage Men's Flannel in a forest/cranberry plaid, on top of the Sheer Jersey Turtleneck Dress in black--a perfect combo for staying cozy this holiday season.

Meet the brand new Military Beret - banded with leather and featuring five unique and extra special hand-picked vintage charms or pins.

Here's a sneak peek of what goes on behind the brand new Military Beret. I spy with my little eye...

Family jewels!

Animal cluster

Pretty bird pretty bird!

Who's that in the upper left corner?

JFK!!

Coming soon to select California Select/American Apparel stores near you and at American Apparel Online.

Lady and Kim got around to exploring new territory at SD4. Its a playas paradise where imaginations run wild. Its still a work in progress, but pretty soon this place will be a safe haven for vintage select photoshoots.

BABE BABE BABE

BABE of the MONTH
n o v e m b e r

Sohaila from Portland-Stark!

Congratulations on your Babelieness! You win your very own Clapper (as seen on TV). Please look out for your new prize in the next vintage shipment to your store!

Forever and ever yours,
California Select at the factory

This week we have a mixed bag of California Select Vintage treats from American Apparel Dublin.

Myself and fellow Sales Associate Leonn took part in a photoshoot for Irish fashion magazine Stellar and Leonn chose to wear a stunning vintage romper from California Select.

Inspired by Martine from Florence's take on the California Select Originals Drape Skirt, I decided to work the style into a top. Complimented by the California Select Originals Velvet Bustier and American Apparel Jersey Pocket Skirt, it really is such a multi-purpose must have.

Assistant Store Manager Josh works his California Select Vintage Flannel Shirt with the American Apparel Slim Slacks and this month's hottest accessory, his mustache for Movember!

Sales Associates Laura and Ella joined in on the fun out in the dumpster alleyway, showing that nothing keeps you more cosy than a California Select Vintage Flannel Shirt and some American Apparel Two Colour and Opaque Pantyhose.

Then things got a bit crazy and everyone started dancing to Thriller... Good times!

Photo of Leonn in Stellar Magazine by Lili Forberg.
Photo of me by Ella.
Dumpster alleyway photoshoot by Josh.

Pop into California Select at American Apparel Dublin to pick up some unique and quirky pieces just in time for the festive season.

- Zohra

Hannah is originally from Hawaii but has been working at our Stark Street store here in downtown Portland since last spring. Here she is showing off the new CS Original Hook & Eye Dress tucked into a CS Vintage Leather Suede Skirt. Hannah is also wearing some American Apparel Herringbone Fishnet tights and the Hooded Scarf in "Smart Brown".

We just got a fresh shipment of California Select merchandise this week so come down and check it out!

American Apparel on Stark Street, Portland Oregon

Hazel:

Vintage Velvet Bustier.

Vintage Denim Jacket.

Disco Shorts.

Justin:

Vintage Men's Flannel.

Vintage Men's Wool Blazer.

We were like children posing. Playing at games acting out names.

Kyle wears:

California Select Vintage Women's shorts

Vintage Skinny Belt

Oxford Button-Up

Men's Vintage Flannel

Unisex Cotton-Acrylic Snow Cap

Vintage Leather Bag

We received some lovely new items in our store this week, from two Cali Select shipments. We picked a few of our favorites to show off. There are still many more items in addition to these looking for that special person to give them a home!