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Los Angeles Apparel to open first San Francisco store in Union Square

Brokered the Union Square lease

Dov Charney is bringing his basics brand back to San Francisco. Los Angeles Apparel, the company he started after American Apparel's board ousted him in 2014, plans to open its first Bay Area store at 111 Powell St. in Union Square. No opening date has been reported.

Updated Oct 27

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"It still is, and it always will be, the highest concentration of foot traffic and shoppers that we have in the city. If you want to serve the entire city and the greater region, you locate in Union Square."

from Los Angeles Apparel to open first San Francisco store in Union Square · Updated Oct 27

"I don't think there's a risk. If you have something that people want to buy, they're still going to navigate the street to get there."

from Los Angeles Apparel to open first San Francisco store in Union Square · Updated Oct 27

"Powell Street has more activity from a leasing stand point than any other block in the district. Touring, making offers, Powell Street, the momentum is really building and people are excited about the investment the city and the community have made."

from Los Angeles Apparel to open first San Francisco store in Union Square · Updated Oct 27