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 range of products consisting of electronic accessories, extreme vehicles, and outdoor equipment including sporting goods and more. The company is also involved in the promotion of underground recording artists and sponsors a skateboarding team.
Entrepreneur magazine ranked the company at #5 on its 2007 Hot 500 list of fastest-growing companies.[1]
History
Lifted Research Group was founded in 1999 by Jonas Bevacqua and Robert Wright.[2] Wright brought extensive experience in the streetwear industry to LRG, having worked with such companies as Quiksilver, O'Neill, and Katin during eight years.[3]