Hello, Everybody. How are you? I miss you all but please stay safe first. In this morning I got the sad news from Patty Manpearl from Ventura, CA. She said “Michael (Manpearl of Pat & Mike: 1948-2020) passed away in this early morning (of 6/26/20)….” Oh, no……….He has been my BEST friend in vintage clothing […]
Hello, everybody! Honestly my voice has nothing to say, but “Super thanks for your joining us Inspiration 2020 on 2/7-8!” All about 3000 audience were sooooo friendly! I was so happy to share very “Happy 2 days” with you! My “Promoter” job is like a conductor of Classic Music. I have 120 exhibitors: total […]
Good morning, everybody! Yesterday 2/7 was fantastic “Preview” day from early morning to evening. Thanks so so much for about 900 early bird visiters! I also enjoyed lots! And let us enjoy one more day with more regular fashion fans today! The show will be opened from 10am to 5pm. See you soon! Rin Tanaka […]
Today (2/6) was great “setup day” all day long. I met and hag with many exhibitors. “Long time no see!” or “Nice to meet you!” Inspiration was originally built as “boys show” in the early 2010s, but now there are so many ladies exhibitors & audience in the venue! WOW!! I am so happy! Ok, […]
I am doing final check to see “Floor Plan.” Attached image here. This is one of biggest jobs which I have to be completed in one year. Problem is now that I can’t remember all exhibitors’ names perfectly, because there are indeed 120 booth on the map! You know, that’s very tough job to input […]
Today is crazy busy day for me…. but I just have done packing & loading all items in my Ford E-150! Ok, I am ready for tomorrow’s setup! Tomorrow (2/6) night we will have a Pre-Inspiration party at Stronghold in Venice. See you at there! Rin Tanaka
Levi’s Vintage Clothing sent me 150 gift copies of their season “photography” book, same as the 2019 show! Wow! It has so many beautiful and unique photos, including their archive items. I, as a book editor, love their approach! Only 150 early bird will get it FREE at ticket counter on 2/7. They would be […]
I am test-wearing my event t-shirt now… Wow, this is my first challenge to put on “Dodgers BLUE” … although I am a LA Angels fan….. If you are baseball fan, please join us on 2/7 preview day, with baseball caps or t-shirts! And come by my booth! Sure, I will treat you a beer! […]
In last some days, So-Cal was very warm. Nice!! So I am watching the weather report now…. 2/7-8 would be “sunny days”!! Wonderful!!! But it may be cold… You would need jackets in the morning & night! Don’t forget!! See you soon! Rin Tanaka
