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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Roy_RaymondRoy Raymond - Wikipedia

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   Roy Larson Raymond (April 15, 1947 – August 26, 1993) [1] was an American businessman who founded the Victoria's Secret lingerie retail store in California in 1977.

2. www.celebritynetworth.com › articles › entertainmentThe Tragic True Story Behind The Founder Of Victoria's Secret

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   Roy Raymond was a Stanford MBA who created a market for sexy lingerie in the 1970s. He sold his company to Leslie Wexner for $1 million in 1982, but committed suicide in 1986.

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   What happened to Roy Raymond?

   • In 1993, Roy Raymond committed suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. The tragedy in what happened to Raymond is that he struck upon the genius idea of removing the shame factor from the process of purchasing sexy underwear. Raymond's story reads like a cautionary tale of how you can have the best idea in the world and still miss the mark.

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   When did Roy Raymond start Victoria's Secret?

   • Roy Larson Raymond (April 15, 1947 – August 26, 1993) was an American businessman who founded the Victoria's Secret lingerie retail store in California in 1977. Roy Raymond was born April 15, 1947, in Connecticut. He started an early business at age 13 in Fairfield that produced wedding invitations.

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   Did Roy Raymond build a $6bn Empire?

   • Roy Raymond had an inspired idea back in 1977. But it wasn't enough to build a $6bn empire. As the fashion giant prepares for its 2013 show, Naomi Barr tells its story

   Roy Raymond: The tragic genius at the heart of Victoria's Secret

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   Who was Roy Raymond?

   • Roy Raymond, who founded the Victoria's Secret retail chain, was found dead on Thursday in San Francisco Bay by the Coast Guard. He was 47. His body was found near the Marin County shoreline, hours after he was seen walking toward the Golden Gate Bridge.

   Roy Raymond, 47; Began Victoria's Secret - The New York Times

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4. time.com › 6197975The True Story Behind Hulu's Victoria's Secret Documentary - TIME

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   Jul 19, 2022 · Wexner bought the lingerie brand in 1982 from its founder Roy Raymond for just $1 million, turning it into a billion-dollar company within the span of a decade.

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5. www.independent.co.uk › news › businessRoy Raymond: The tragic genius at the heart of Victoria's ...

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   Nov 13, 2013 · Roy Raymond created a lingerie store for men in 1977, but sold it to Leslie Wexner in 1982. Wexner transformed it into a global brand with a British-inspired image and a $6bn empire.

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7. www.nytimes.com › 1993/09/02 › obituariesRoy Raymond, 47; Began Victoria's Secret - The New York Times

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   Sep 2, 1993 · Roy Raymond, who founded the Victoria's Secret retail chain, was found dead on Thursday in San Francisco Bay by the Coast Guard. He was 47. His body was found near the Marin County shoreline ...

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   Jan 22, 2024 · Roy Raymond, along with his wife Gaye, created Victoria's Secret in 1977, transforming the lingerie industry with a new level of luxury and sophistication. Learn about their vision, their partnership, and their legacy in this article.

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10. www.nytimes.com › 1993/09/26 › businessSuccess, Bankruptcy . . . Suicide - The New York Times

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    Sep 26, 1993 · BEFORE dawn a month ago today, Roy Larson Raymond, the perpetually optimistic entrepreneur who founded the Victoria's Secret lingerie chain, drove onto the Golden Gate Bridge. He stopped his 1993 ...