Dear Freedamnhead I just got back to home….. Yes, I big enjoyed “Pre-Event” party at the Stronghold in Venice tonight! Big crowd, more than last year!! I met lots of party animals, including many Europeans! Very nice!! Our kick off party was just done very successfully!! Thanks so so much again, Michael of the Stronghold! […]

Dear Freedamnheads As I wanted, it was great sunny weather today! Yes, we are starting SETUP jobs by fashion exhibitors first! Also my big jobs were the entrance decorations! Look at photos! Looks very nice, right! OK…see you tomorrow! Rin Tanaka  

Dear Freedamnheads I had better attach the “Parking Guide Map” for you. Honestly speaking, the parking entrance of LACC South Hall is located at very “hard to find” place! If you mistake parking at WEST hall (Grammy Award will setup their special stage for this Sunday!), no worry. If you walk more 3-5 minutes walk […]

Dear Freedamanheads Weather in LA is now super SUNNY! As schedule, we will start “Vintage Weekend” tomorrow night. Our 1st session is Pre-Show” party: Date 2/7 7am-10pm Location; the Stronghold (1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90021) Can’t wait to see you, many vintage freaks! Thanks so much again, Michael of the Stronghold! Rin Tanaka

Dear Freedamnheads I just got “staff” t-shirts from Komy, our regular exhibitor since 2010! He have kindly produced total12 event t-shirts for my staff in last 10 years!! Thanks so much, Komy-san! I have to do few things only now! Yes, I am ready for the show. Weather report says now” Mostly Sunny from 2/7-9.” […]

Dear Freedamnheads Meow〜 Nao, my event staff, has two cats. I like the cat, too! I also would like to invite dogs to my show (because I was born in DOG year!), but I am so sorry; LACC accept “service dogs” only, like other PUBLIC spaces. If you have serivice dog, you can get permission […]

Dear Freedamnheads I am receiving many boxes, which my Japan exhibitors sent for the show setup. Mmmmm, wooden rulers and mini catalogs are coming out from “just arrival” boxes… Yes, these were produced by me and My Freedamn! team in Tokyo last month. Very gogeous finish!! GREAT! Only 300 rulers and 800 mini catalogs will […]

Dear Freedamnheads I have to apologize one thing to you. In last 6 years, I have had to go to LAPD many times to get alcohol permission, but I don’t have to go any more, because LACC, the Union building, doesn’t accept any free drink service, even if under the name of “charity.” I requested […]

Dear Freedamanheads During 2/7-9, we will have the PARTY everynight, as you know!! Same as last 4 years, Stronghold in Venice will have the “Pre-Show” party. Date 2/7 7am-10pm Location; the Stronghold (1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90021) Can’t wait to see you, many vintage freaks! Thanks so much again, Michael of the Stronghold! […]