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 […]
Our 10th Anniversary Event “Inspiration LA 2019” will be held at LA Convention Center on 2/8-9/2019!
Dear Freedamnheads Hello! Long time no hear! Entering October, I eventually decided our new location for our 10th anniversary event “Inspiration LA 2019.” Date: 2/8-2/9/2019 Location: LA Convention Center This venue was built in 1970s; it is already VINTAGE, but has been well-maintained. VERY CLEAN!! I will announce more details soon. Any questions, please […]
Super Sad News: “MITCHI”aki Ishida (1962-2018) passed away last Thursday… His funeral will be held at Fukui Mortuary (downtown, LA) on 3/3 17:00
Dear Freedamnheads I was crying last 5 days…I lost my best (Japanese) friend last Thursday… You, So-Cal surfers, may know that “MITCHI”aki Ishida, owner of Amsterdam Wetsuit, passed away at his apartment in Dana Point CA, due to heart attack or something. He was a very famous surfer in So-Cal surf community. So many friends […]
Inspiration LA 2018 show was successfully done! Super Thanks!!
Dear Freedamnheads Thanks so so much for your joining us Inspiration LA show last weekend. Weather was so nice in whole weekend. Thus, we were able to share more good feeling with over 3,500 audience! As you know, I never advertised about my event in any media, but I saw many new audience were waiting […]