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A janitor and a hairdresser opened a tiny LA clothing store with $11,000 in 1984; 31 years later, Forever 21 made them worth $5.9 billion

A janitor and a hairdresser opened a tiny LA clothing store with $11,000 in 1984; 31 years later, Forever 21 made them worth $5.9 billion

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Do Won Chang and Jin Sook did not arrive in America with money, business contacts or a ready-made plan to build a fashion company. They came to Los Angeles in 1981 hoping to find better opportunities. Their journey was built around long working hours, careful spending and a willingness to learn.

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