Fred Segal
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Los Ángeles
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, California
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based clothing retailer. There are currently two Fred Segal stores: one in Hollywood (on Melrose Avenue
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) and the other in Santa Monica
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In 1960, Fred Segal opened the world's first jeans-only store. This 300 square feet (27.9 m²) store grew over the years and with it he expanded and invited key employees to purchase Fred Segal stores within their expertise. In 1985, Fred Segal Santa Monica was created. The stores also contain restaurants.