Credit: Angela Weiss/Getty Images Fred Segal, the iconic designer whose retail stores defined fashion in Los Angeles from the 1960s on, died Thursday at the age of 87. Segal died due to complications from a stroke, multiple outlets reported. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our founder and original curator of cool, Fred Segal, who created a retail scene that continues to be the heart of LA pop culture. Fred Segal defined LA fashion and sparked a revolutionary shift in style with the first ever denim bar," Jeff Lotman, CEO and Owner of Fred Segal, said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.