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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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            

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]