As I know, South Korea has been not a large market for vintage clothing business, but Ratta Montta is one of very rare stores from SOUL! Welcome to Tokyo! One of very happy things for me was that we got many customers from Asian countries as well! Yep, now fashionable Asian people are gathering Japan! […]
Flash Back #7: Zip Stevenson
Zip, aka “Denim Dr.,” must be the most popular vintage clothing dealer among Japanese collectors. I first met him in 1994. At those “vintage boom” times, I worked for the Japanese RELAX magazine and I had interviewed many vintage clothing dealers including him. Zip has been one of original members of our show since 2010, […]
Flash Back #6: Raggedy Threads
Jaime (right) has been running her vintage & remake business in downtown LA for long years. For me, she is a very regular member who I always meet at my shows and other local vintage events….. and on 11/2-3, I met her in Tokyo as well! Wow, welcome to Japan, Jaime! Vintage dealers have to […]
Flash Back #5: One Era Brand
Jonathan came from Chicago, but he moved to Osaka and got married with a Japanese lady many years ago… So now I his Japanese is better than me!! He can understand Japanese invoice too! WOW! Inspiration show is mainly featuring vintage clothing, but I am so glad that any fashion and accessories brands join us […]
Flash Back #4: Bigfoot & Wildboy from Portland, Oregon
In last 15 years, I have contacted with about 1000 exhibitors, but only few new vendors have been survived in 10 years. Unfortunately this is the reality in any vintage business. Ross’ “Bigfoot & Wildboy” has been very rare successful case: they are always supplying the “high-end” rare vintage items. So their booth is always […]
Flash Back #3: Meow
Queen of Vintage arrived n Tokyo! Kathleen of Meow is one of our original members since 2010 and she has been always at our shows! Inspiration LA was originally started “Men’s ” show in 2010, but thank to her, women’s exhibitors and audience have been constantly increasing in last 15 years: now 60% men: 40% […]
Flash Back #2: Sugar & Shack Vintage with Larry McKauhan
During the show, I had stayed at the same hotel: “Excellent Hotel Ebisu,” which Larry, Elizabeth and Roy did. So I met Elizabeth & Roy at break fast every morning! They are also our “Regular Members” for over 15 years…for me they are my “Vintage family.” If I don’t meet them sometime, I feel to […]
Flash Back #1: Vintage Productions with Brian Cohen
I came back to Los Angeles and checking my photo data I took on 11/2-3! I was too busy to touch my camera during the show, but I got lots of nice photos with you! Here is a Vintage Productions with Brian Cohen: our regular member since 2010! Bob, Danielle and Brian….I have known them […]
NO additional tickets available on 11/2-3!
Thanks to you all “Freedamnheads”, all tickets were sold out now!Due to the Fire Dept. rules, I can’t sell any additional tickets on 11/2-3, unfortunately…If you missed to buy tickets, please join us our 2025 Tokyo show next November! Thanks many again! Rin Tanaka
