Gil Cedillo

American Apparel Inc. celebrated its 15th anniversary on March 29, and State Assemblyman Gil Cedillo and Los Angeles City Councilmember José Huizar, who each represent American Apparel's district, turned out for the ceremony at the vertical retailer's headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.

"You created an example and a model," Cedillo said to a delegation of American Apparel workers gathered at the ceremony. "We can create a profitable business in the United States that makes products for China and Latin America." Cedillo applauded American Apparel for its acts of support for immigrants, who make up much of the company's work force.