Fred Segal, Los Angeles retail and fashion icon, has passed away due to complications from a stroke. He was 87 years old. Exterior of the Fred Segal clothing store in Los Angeles on June 1, 2002.Fred Segal, the man behind his namesake trendsetting Los Angeles retail stores, has died of complications from a stroke, NBC News has confirmed. 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 Beatles, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan and Farrah Fawcett were among those that flocked to the brand early on. Even Elvis Presley’s wardrobe was designed by Segal for a number of years. Known for its ivy-covered flagship store on Melrose Avenue, Fred Segal’s the still-open Mauro’s cafe has been a decades-long haunt for soft-power lunching, attracting tourists and celebrities alike. Many a starlet was seen carrying a tiny dog to and from the storefront.
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