FIGS was founded by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear in Los Angeles, California in 2013.[1][2] Hasson had the business idea after helping a friend "find more flattering work clothes."[3] Spear worked on Wall Street at the time and helped Hasson develop the business idea.[3] The two began by selling scrubs out of the parking lot of hospitals, getting feedback from staff.[4]