Jonas Bevacqua (October 23, 1977 – May 30, 2011) was an American clothing designer and entrepreneur.
[2] 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.
[3] 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.
5 on its "Hot 500" list of fastest-growing companies, with 2006 sales coming in at $150 million.
In November 2011, Orange County Coroner's Office determined that Bevacqua died of natural causes.