Forever 21 was founded in 1984 in Los Angeles by Korean immigrants Do Won and Jin Sook Chang. They opened their first store, originally called Fashion 21, to sell trendy Korean designs at affordable prices to the local Korean American community. The store was successful, making $700,000 in its first year. Over the next few years the Changs opened more locations and renamed the business Forever 21. Forever 21 grew to become a major fashion retailer known for offering the latest trends at low prices to customers aged 15-40. The company's mission is to provide an unprecedented selection of today's fashions at affordable prices.