Jonas Bevacqua (October 23, 1977 – May 30, 2011) was an American clothing designer and entrepreneur.

Early life

Jonas Gregory Bevacqua was born October 23, 1977, and was adopted into a family with six other adopted children of different races and ethnicities. He was of Vietnamese descent.

Career

In 1999 he co-founded

Lifted Research Group Lifted Research Group, commonly known as LRG, is an American clothing brand headed by Jonas Bevacqua and Robert Wright and based in Orange County, California. LRG produces clothing and accessories and also has been known to develop a broad ran ...

(LRG) with Robert Wright. After Bevacqua dropped out of college and moved back home with his parents, he met fellow LRG founder Robert Wright when they were both working as DJs in Southern California clubs. 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. By 2007 ''Entrepreneur'' placed LRG at No. 5 on its "Hot 500" list of fastest-growing companies, with 2006 sales coming in at $150 million.

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 Bevacqua died of natural causes. Bevacqua was survived by his fiancée, son, parents and seven siblings.

References

1977 births 2011 deaths Place of birth missing American fashion designers American people of Vietnamese descent California people in fashion People from Orange County, California {{US-fashion-bio-stub