Jin Sook Chang
This lovely gal is Jin Sook Chang! Along with her husband she founded the clothing store chain Forever 21. Her husband also serves al their store’s CEO, Mrs. Chang is the chief merchandising officer.
56-year-old Jin Sook Chang was born Jin Sook Hangul on June 12, 1953, in South Korea. She was already married to her husband when they relocated to the U.S. from Korea in 1981.
Upon their arrival in California, Jin Sook Chang worked as a hairdresser while her hubby took several jobs at coffee shops.
Mrs. Chang and her husband started their clothing store with $11,000 n Highland Park, Los Angeles, on April 16, 1984, at that time they named it Fashion 21; the store eventually changed its name to Forever 21.
Mr. and Mrs. Chang have two daughters; Esther born in 1985 and Linda born in 1990. Both of their girls are highly involved in the family business.
Esther is responsible for Forever 21’s visual design, while her younger sis Linda is on marketing.
In addition to Forever 21, Esther and Linda Chang take care of their accessory and make-up company Riley Rose, which you all can find at Forever 21.
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