Haley Bosselman editorFred Segal, the man behind his namesake trendsetting Los Angeles retail stores, has died of complications from a stroke, according to KABC-TV Los Angeles.
He was 87.“In 1961, Fred Segal created a retail scene that defined Los Angeles fashion and sparked a revolutionary shift in style that has transcended the last six decades.
Fred Segal pioneered the shop-in-shop concept and experiential retail, resulting in a brand built on heritage, inclusivity and love that changed the face of retail forever,” Segal’s company said in a statement.The first Fred Segal store opened in 1961 in West Hollywood and quickly attracted a high-profile clientele.
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