Name: LaRon Hereford
Age: Depends on who’s asking
Title: Owner/CEO
Married/Single: It’s Complicated
Kids: Yes
City you live in: Scottsdale, Arizona
A typical day in my life includes…
updating the website, looking over all the orders and making sure they are sent out in a timely fashion. My business partner Robert Brandon and I are constantly coming up with new designs and ideas to attempt stay ahead of the curve.
I was born…
in Phoenix, Arizona.
My favorite thing about Arizona…
the weather. I mean I know it gets hot but to me it sure beats the cold. And basically, all year it’s shorts and t-shirt weather which is perfect for my business lol.
I’m listening to…
my music selection is pretty diverse I enjoy oldies, but you can also catch me listening to Arabic music. One of my favorite Arabic artist is Tamally Maak. But of course, I still listen to the usual music 2pac and anything else hip hop for the most part. I have a hard time listening to the new music thou although I do enjoy Trippie Red or XXXtentacion.
My family…
I have a very large family. I was raised around hard work and dedication. I really don’t like to share much about my family but without them there is no me.
If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…
my Grandpa Lee Vinson or Barack Obama.
One thing I cannot live without…
love.
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
in the NBA.
I’m inspired by…
greatness and effort.
The one person who motivates me is…
my kids.
If I could change anything in the world, it would be…
to remove racism.
The perfect day would be…
watching a sunset on the beach in Bora Bora while listening to Bob Marley and sipping Hennessy and Coke lol.
My first job was…
working at the $1 movie theater.
My favorite escape…
anything that involves traveling.
My life…
is a blessing I am fortunate enough to have the chance to live one.
I’m currently working on…
new clothing and business ideas. I also would like to get into shooting small films someday.
Always…
ready.
Never…
late lol.
Favorite Quote…
“It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men”.
Biggest Dream…
to leave a successful legacy.
My Pet Peeve(s)…
I can’t stand dirty people.
More about LaRon & Slumlyfe…
born and raised in Arizona, LaRon always had a love for sports and fashion and deep desire to learn, try new things and be the first at something. Slumlyfe Clothing is a result of those passions. Slumlyfe™ is a metaphor referencing the concept of “we started from the bottom, now we’re here”. The brand is designed around the notion of not giving up despite how bad current circumstances are. From the single mother who is raising her kids on her own and yet still pushing forward to accomplish her dream of obtaining her doctorate to the kid who grew up poor in a bad neighborhood and still hones in on his artistry while abstaining from criminal activities, Slumlyfe represents the diverse population of go-getters. The Slumlyfe client is someone who has overcome adversity despite the statistics that are stacked against them. The brand is centered on the notion that people with passion and tenacity can change the world. Like their customers, Slumlyfe prides themselves on ‘Gettin up, Gettin Out and Gettin it no matter what!”.
