Skip to main content
Eight chic haircuts for women over 50 in 2026.
Donald Trump discussing maternal healthcare at an event.
Queen Camilla with Kate Middleton at a royal event.

Style

11 Facts You Never Knew About Forever 21

April 6, 2015 by Sara Alderman
shefinds | Style
Featured image

Forever 21 is a massive fast fashion empire. Chances are, you own (or have owned) at least one thing from the chain. Get to know the 5th largest specialty retailer in America a little better in this slideshow. [Photo: Shutterstock]
Image from SHEfinds

On April 21, 1984, Do Wong Chang and his wife, Jin Sook, opened the first store in Los Angeles shortly after moving to America from Korea. [Photo: Instagram]

Image from SHEfinds

F21 is all in the family! Do Wong Chang's daughters, Linda and Esther, joined the business after graduating college as the head of the Marketing Department and lead Visuals Director, respectively.  [Photo: Instagram, shop similar here]

Image from SHEfinds

Forever 21 was originally called Fashion 21. [Photo: Instagram, shop similar here]

Image from SHEfinds

F21 is the 5th largest specialty retailer in the United States. [Photo: Instagram]

Image from SHEfinds

As of 2015, Forever 21 ranked 118 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies. [Photo: Instagram, shop similar here]

Image from SHEfinds

The first location outside of CA opened in 1995 at the Mall Of Americas in Miami, Florida. [Photo: Instagram]

Image from SHEfinds

As of 2009, F21 had been sued at least 50 times for copyright infringement! [Photo: Instagram, shop similar here]

Image from SHEfinds

Chrissy Teigen was fired from a Forever 21 shoot for being fat. [Photo: Splash News]

Image from SHEfinds

Clothing can not be removed from a mannequin. The visual merchandisers decided what to put on the mannequins each week--not even a store manager can take off the clothing.  [Photo: Instagram, shop similar items here]

Image from SHEfinds

F21 donated an entire day's worth of online sales to aid Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims in 2011. [Photo: Instagram, shop similar jeans here]

Image from SHEfinds

You have 21 days to return an item for exchange or store credit only with a receipt--all tags must still be attached. Jewelry and sale items are final sale.  [Photo: Instagram]

 

Tags:

Author:

Sara Alderman has covered topics from fashion to beauty and beyond.

Ariana Grande dazzles at the Golden Globes.
Kylie Jenner in chic black style at Met Gala 2025.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a formal event.
Viral summer hairstyle: Italian bob trend for 2026.
Brad Pitt and Ines De Ramon at F1 World Premiere.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift together at an event.
Amazon Prime Day logo on smartphone and laptop screens.
Britney Spears at the 4th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards.
Beauty habits causing skin inflammation explained.
Reese Witherspoon featured in Apple TV series promotion.
Hillary Clinton at Broadway opening night event.
Kaia Gerber attending the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Kylie Jenner at Acne Studios photocall during Paris Fashion Week.
Hair mistakes that age you, according to stylists.
Kim Kardashian with son Saint West at an event.
Jaden Smith at The Metropolitan Museum of Arts gala.
Zendaya at a promotional event for Spider-Man.
Best foundations for mature skin, minimizing fine lines.
Nicole Kidman at Kering Women in Motion talk.
Kimberly Guilfoyle representing the U.S. in Greece.
Ariana Grande dazzles at the Golden Globes.
Kylie Jenner in chic black style at Met Gala 2025.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner at a formal event.
Viral summer hairstyle: Italian bob trend for 2026.
Brad Pitt and Ines De Ramon at F1 World Premiere.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift together at an event.
Amazon Prime Day logo on smartphone and laptop screens.

Fashion

This summer, I might be shopping for more clothes and ...

Britney Spears at the 4th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards.
Beauty habits causing skin inflammation explained.
Reese Witherspoon featured in Apple TV series promotion.
Hillary Clinton at Broadway opening night event.
Kaia Gerber attending the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Kylie Jenner at Acne Studios photocall during Paris Fashion Week.
Hair mistakes that age you, according to stylists.
Kim Kardashian with son Saint West at an event.
Jaden Smith at The Metropolitan Museum of Arts gala.
Zendaya at a promotional event for Spider-Man.
Best foundations for mature skin, minimizing fine lines.
Nicole Kidman at Kering Women in Motion talk.
Kimberly Guilfoyle representing the U.S. in Greece.