Jonas Bevacqua

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Jonas Bevacqua (October 23, 1977 – May 31, 2011) was an American clothing designer and entrepreneur.

Early life

Jonas Gregory Bevacqua was born October 23, 1977, was adopted into a family with six other adopted children of different races and ethnicities.[1]

After Bevacqua dropped out of college he moved back home with his parents. It was then that he met fellow LRG founder Robert Wright, both were working as DJs in Southern California clubs. Wright and Bevacqua used to sketch out some of their earliest fashion ideas in his bedroom.[2]

Heavily influenced by Southern California's skateboard, surfing, and hip hop culture; Bevacqua and Wright started designing and making clothes that reflected their interests but were not available at the time.[3]

Career

In 1999 he co-founded Lifted Research Group.[4] with Robert Wright and Charlie Moothart

By 2007 Entrepreneur placed LRG at No. 5 on its "Hot 500" list of fastest-growing companies, with 2006 sales coming in at a whopping $150 million.[5]

Death

Jonas Bevacqua was found dead at his Laguna Beach home on May 31, 2011. He was 33 years old. In November 2011 Orange County Coroner's Office determined that Jonas Bevacqua died of natural causes.[6]

Bevacqua is survived by his fiancee, son, parents and seven siblings.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Robert J. Lopez (June 1, 2011). "Jonas Bevacqua dies at 33; co-founder of hip-hop fashion house LRG". Los Angeles Times. 
  2. ↑ JOHN ROGERS (May 31, 2011). "Jonas Bevacqua Dead: LRG Clothing Founder Dies At 34". Huffington Post. 
  3. ↑ JOHN ROGERS (May 31, 2011). "Jonas Bevacqua Dead: LRG Clothing Founder Dies At 34". Huffington Post. 
  4. ↑ Douglas Martin (June 1, 2011). "Jonas Bevacqua, Co-Founder of LRG Clothing, Dies at 33". The New York Times. 
  5. ↑ LRG Clothing (June 1, 2011). "Jonas Gregory Bevacqua "visionary"". Facebook. 
  6. ↑ Vickie Chang (May 31, 2011). "[UPDATED With Official Statement] Jonas Bevacqua, Co-Founder of LRG Clothing, Found Dead". OC Weekly. 
  7. ↑ Robert J. Lopez (June 1, 2011). "Jonas Bevacqua dies at 33; co-founder of hip-hop fashion house LRG". Los Angeles Times. 


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