Here is the 2nd sample photo from Paul of VCR from London. This is the 1930s 2 pocket sweater (made in England?) in wonderful condition!! Super rare, Paul!! Rin Tanaka

Dear Freedamn Heads Hello! I just came back from Portland OR last night. I enjoyed beautiful OR summer!!   Anyway, entering “2 month ago” by 10/15-16, I will start show promotion. You may be interested in “What exhibitors will bring at the show”, right? OK, I got great sample photos from Paul (of  V.C.R.) from […]

Dear Freedamn Heads Hello! I just received sample photo from our event sponsor from Japan: BEAMS. Yes, they are making free give-away denim bag now! Looks very cool!! Only 1,000 early birds can get it on 10/15-16! Don’t miss the great chance!! Thanks so much, Beams-san!   Rin Tanaka  

Dear Freedaman Heads Hello! Probably you are enjoying hot but nice summer now!! Now I am setting up our upcoming Inspiration NY show on 10/15-16. Postcard is being on process too!! Yes, this show will be featuring “dress code: Leather Jackets”!! You know I have been researching vintage leather jackets for over 20 years!! So […]

Dear Freedamnheads   Hello! Probably you are spending hot, but good summer days now! Summer is actuly very short. We should enjoy more!!!   “Great Southwestern Antique Show,” produced by Cowboys & Indians Antiques (our regular exhibitors) is coming soon. 8/5-7 at Expo NM Faigrounds 300 San Pedro Dr NE  Albuquerque, NM 87108 http://gswevents.com/   I […]

Dear Freedamnheads Hello! Probably youare think about weekend plan now. Yes, me too! Made Solid, our Inspiration LA exhibitor, will grand-open the store this weekend! WOW, super nice! Sure, I will join the party, too. If you live in Hollywood area, see you there.   Made Solid 4855 Fountain Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 Party […]

Dear Freedamn heads Last Sat was hot in So-Cal. I went to the big chopper & custom bike  event “Born Free” It was great 40 minutes ride from my house  by my H-D! There were huge audience from worldwide including many Inspiration exhibitors! I also met many old friends who I haven’t seen for a […]

Dear Freedamn Heads Since last weekend, I have been staying back to Tokyo to edit my next book. Yes, new title “Lewis Leathers Vol.1 (1890s-1960s)” will be released this Fall! I hope  you will be able to see first sample at  Inspiration NY show on 10/15-16.   Yesterday, I had a GOOD meeting with my […]

Dear Freedamn Heads Hello! I have been back to my hometown: Yokohama Japan since last weekend. And yesterday I joined CC SHOW by Clutch Magazine!! Their venue is located at super beautiful Yokohama Bay Park where I had been often dating with my girlfriend(s?!) at my teenager times! At the show, I met many many […]