Fred Segal, Los Angeles icon who helped define the city’s fashion, dies at 87

LOS ANGELES (KABC) – Fred Segal, the Los Angeles icon behind the retail scene that inspired the city’s fashion, died of complications from a stroke, his representatives confirmed on Friday. He was 87 years old.

“In 1961, Fred Segal created a retail scene that defined Los Angeles fashion and sparked a revolutionary change in style that has transcended the past six decades. Fred Segal pioneered the concept of in-store and experimental retail, resulting in a brand based heritage, inclusion and love that changed the face of retail forever, “says a statement.

Segal leaves five children, 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his wife Tina and their two children and grandson.

Segal’s eponymous store is located at Sunset, in West Hollywood. There are also several other branches in California and abroad.

For those who wish to honor their legacy, the Segal family asks that they consider making a donation to the Segal Family-United World Foundation.