Former clothing designer Bobby Vaughn, who co-founded the infamous Von Dutch brand in the 2000s, was fired from the company after he was charged with murdering his friend, Mark Rivas.
Bobby Vaughn, born Robert Christian Bobby Vaughn, is a well-known name from the early 2000s. He is best remembered for creating and co-founding the Von Dutch clothing brand.
The brand was famous for its ubiquitous trucker hats donned by several high-profile celebrities like Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton, Jay-Z, Hillary Duff, and more.
However, the brand’s fame was short-lived and it soon experienced a rapid downfall when Bobby Vaughn was arrested for the murder of Mark Rivas.
Now, Hulu’s new docuseries, The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For, explores the rise and fall of Von Dutch, revealing the dirty secrets that went behind the closed doors.
The three-part series premiered on November 18 and is already creating a lot of buzz, reported Yahoo! entertainment.
Many netizens are curious about Vaugh’s involvement in the brand’s downfall and where he went post-Von Dutch fame.
Bobby Vaughn’s whole energy #TheCurseofVonDutch pic.twitter.com/miaMN2Yuhb
— blaccinated (@LezBriHonest) November 19, 2021
Who Is Bobby Vaughn? Age Explored
Bobby Vaughn, age 46, grew up in Santa Cruz. During his teenage years, he got himself involved with some gang members that later played an important role in his life.
Born in February 1975, he went on to become a popular clothing designer and entrepreneur who introduced the Von Dutch brand name in the 2000s.
After the brand collapsed, he launched the FTW clothing store in Rockaway, New York.
Details On Bobby Vaughn Wife & Family
Information regarding Bobby Vaugh’s wife and family is scarce as the former Von Dutch co-founder maintained a low profile in the later years.
It’s uncertain if he ever got married or remained single throughout his life. In the absence of social media profiles, it’s more difficult to uncover details about his personal life.
Wow Hulu has a new murder mystery documentary and it’s really good the fashion house Von Dutch @VonDutchLLC @hulu #hulu #vondutch pic.twitter.com/rFUnR9JY0z
— richlux713 (@RichLux713) November 19, 2021
Why Did Bobby Vaughn Get Fired From Von Dutch Company? Murder Charges Explained
Bobby Vaughn’s life turned upside down after he was involved in a murder case in 2005 which also got him fired from the Von Dutch company.
According to Bustle, Vaughn and his friend Mark Rivas got into a drunken fight during which Mr. Rivas attacked him with a broken beer bottle.
As a result, the fight escalated and Vaughn ended up shooting Rivas, who was also his best friend and roommate. The fatal shot killed Rivas on the spot.
Vaughn called 911 and turned himself in but claimed it was an act of self-defense. He was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
The judge, however, acquitted him of the charges as the jury ruled it justifiable homicide.
By that point, he lost his stake in the Von Dutch company. He was then fired by Tonny Sorensen, a Danish investor who stepped in as the CEO when the company was in need of funding.
Y’all… this was me today watching that #vondutch documentary. Shit was WILD. pic.twitter.com/WgOdHQOtY2
— Sauvignon Black (@JarrynSK) November 18, 2021
Where Is Bobby Vaughn Now?
Bobby Vaughn kept a low profile in later years and has also stayed out of trouble with the law.
After getting fired from Von Dutch, Vaughn moved to Big Apple. There, he was arrested once again for carrying an unregistered gun.
He was sentenced to five years probation.
The incident affected him deeply and he almost gave up. But, he found solace in the form of surfing when he came to New York City.
He surfed competitively as a teenager and grew up with surfing legends like Darryl Visostko. Thus, he opened a surf shop in 2009 and hoped to bring in a West Coast vibe in the shop.