Fred Segal dead at 87 after a stellar career as the iconic purveyor of Los Angeles fashions with a world-famous flagship store on Sunset Boulevard
Fred Segal, the man synonymous with high-end and celebrity fashion in Los Angeles, California, has died at the age of 87.
Representatives of the fashion icon confirmed his passing – of complications from a stroke – on Friday, Deadline reports.
‘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,’ a statement read.
Rest in peace: Fred Segal, the man synonymous with high-end and celebrity fashion in Los Angeles, California, has died at the age of 87; seen here in October 2013
‘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.’
Fred’s distinctive and boutique-like department store Fred Segal on Sunset Boulevard – known for its timeless red, white and blue logo – quickly became a chic and celeb-frequented fashion hub, attracting the likes of the Beatles, Elvis, Diana Ross, the Jackson Five and Nicole Kidman, to name a few.
Suave icon: Representatives of the fashion icon confirmed confirmed his passing – of complications from a stroke – on Friday; seen here in August 2009 at his birthday celebration benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Teen Center