Dear Freedamnheads Party Info 2! As the same schedules in last 10 years, RRL Melrose, of course, will have big “AFTER” party for us at 7-10pm on 2/9/2019!! This will be our 10th (+2 in Brooklyn, NY) “AFTER” party at RRL! WOW! I like to big thank to all of RRL staff!! They had been […]
Inspiration 2019 Party1: at Stronghold in Venice 2/7/2019 7-10pm!
Dear Freedamnheads During Inspiration 2019 show on 2/8-9/2019, we will have some “Socialized” parties, hosted by our supporters! On 2/7/2019 (setup day), Stronghold in Venice will have a big party again, following their last 3 years! Location;1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 Time; 2/7/2019 7-10pm Everybody can enter and enjoy the party with free […]
Only 2 months left now…Yes, we are getting ready for the show on 2/8-9/2019!!
Dear Freedamnheads Last Sunday, I went to the Rose Bowl Flea Market! Yes, I met many, many friends! I was so happy to talk with them, because only 2 months are left by 2/8-9/2019… “How do I build the nice show?” Good question! In last 10 years, I had learned much; “At the shows, […]
How many BEAMS x Inspiration Bags do you have?
Dear Freedamnheads I just got a sample photos from BEAMS (Tokyo, Japan)! Yes, now they are kindly making a new version for our 2019 event! In last 9 years, total 11 bags (9 for LA shows, 2 for NY shows) had been given-away to our customers! Note: only first 1000 customers will get it FREE […]
Flashback our 1st show: “2010 at Barker Hangar”!! Super rare photos!!
Dear Freedamnheads Many exhibitors said “Rin, the show at Barker Hangar was BEST ever….” but I had no evidences to public if it was great show or not… I have been a photogerapher since 1998, but I have only one experience which I never took photos. That was at Barker Hangar on Feb 12-13, 2010. […]
Inspiration 2019 Main Visuals: Late 1950s Pool and Knoll’s “1966 Richard Schultz Collection” !
Dear Freedamnheads I, finally, set up the main visual of Inspiration 2019. It’s featuring : vintage “Roman-style” pool, originally built in the late 1950s, with vintage Knoll’s “1966 Richard Schultz Collection.” Watching my pool all day long in this summer, this combination was my conclusion: one of “BEST “mid-century” pool-styles from the great old 1950s-1960s. […]
Brian Bent is ready for Inspiration 2019?!
Dear Freedamnheads When I go to San Onofre, I always meet the real surfer & my long-years friend. He is BRIAN BENT, our regular exhibitor!! Yesterday I met him again. He wore wool sweater, instead of wetsuits! Hahahaha. He said “Rin, will you have a show again next Feb, right? Yes, I am ready!!” Very […]
Wanted Exhibitors!
Dear Freedamnheads Hello! Finally, now I am accepting new exhibitors from all fields: Vintage, antique, new fashion, and artists. If you or your friends are interested in, please contact to Rin Tanaka info@inspirationla.com 949-510-9434 Booth Prices are $695-$1695 for 10×10 spaces. Thanks for your big supports!! Rin Tanaka
Hey, Siri! “Where is LA Convention Center South Hall? (You should ask, too!!)
Dear Freedamnheads Hello! Long time no hear! In last few monthes, I have 5 meeting at our new location: LA Convention Center. They are located next to super famous: Staples Center! You can see their huge BLUE buildings at I-110 East Bound’s Downtown area. Indeed, LACC are huuuuuge facilities, more than I knew. Its WEST […]