American Apparel is located at 7726 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046. Call Us 323-782-0170. Clothing Stores, Clothing Store, flea market. Made in Downtown L.A. Vertically Integrated Manufacturing. American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer, based in downtown Los Angeles, California. We currently employ approximately 10,000 people globally (about 5,000 in LA), and operate more than 285 retail stores in 20 countries. Opens daily Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Monday to Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm.