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Postcard of Inspiration NY: our dress code Leather Jackets!!

Postcard of Inspiration NY: our dress code Leather Jackets!!

  • August 10, 2016
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Dear Freedaman Heads Hello! Probably you are enjoying hot but nice summer now!! Now I am setting up our upcoming Inspiration NY show on 10/15-16. Postcard is being on process too!! Yes, this show will be featuring “dress code: Leather Jackets”!! You know I have been researching vintage leather jackets for over 20 years!! So […]

“Great Southwestern Antique Show” in New Mexico is coming soon!!

“Great Southwestern Antique Show” in New Mexico is coming soon!!

  • July 18, 2016
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Dear Freedamnheads   Hello! Probably you are spending hot, but good summer days now! Summer is actuly very short. We should enjoy more!!!   “Great Southwestern Antique Show,” produced by Cowboys & Indians Antiques (our regular exhibitors) is coming soon. 8/5-7 at Expo NM Faigrounds 300 San Pedro Dr NE  Albuquerque, NM 87108 http://gswevents.com/   I […]

Made Solid having opening party tomorrow 7/16  6-9pm!!

Made Solid having opening party tomorrow 7/16 6-9pm!!

  • July 15, 2016
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Dear Freedamnheads Hello! Probably youare think about weekend plan now. Yes, me too! Made Solid, our Inspiration LA exhibitor, will grand-open the store this weekend! WOW, super nice! Sure, I will join the party, too. If you live in Hollywood area, see you there.   Made Solid 4855 Fountain Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 Party […]

I enjoyed lots with many friends at BORN FREE last Sat!!

I enjoyed lots with many friends at BORN FREE last Sat!!

  • June 28, 2016
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Dear Freedamn heads Last Sat was hot in So-Cal. I went to the big chopper & custom bike  event “Born Free” It was great 40 minutes ride from my house  by my H-D! There were huge audience from worldwide including many Inspiration exhibitors! I also met many old friends who I haven’t seen for a […]

My New book “Lewis Leathers Vol.1 (1890s-1960s)” will be released at Inspiration NY show!

My New book “Lewis Leathers Vol.1 (1890s-1960s)” will be released at Inspiration NY show!

  • May 27, 2016
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Dear Freedamn Heads Since last weekend, I have been staying back to Tokyo to edit my next book. Yes, new title “Lewis Leathers Vol.1 (1890s-1960s)” will be released this Fall! I hope  you will be able to see first sample at  Inspiration NY show on 10/15-16.   Yesterday, I had a GOOD meeting with my […]

CC Show in Yokohama by Clutch Magazine: 5/24-26/2016

CC Show in Yokohama by Clutch Magazine: 5/24-26/2016

  • May 24, 2016
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Dear Freedamn Heads Hello! I have been back to my hometown: Yokohama Japan since last weekend. And yesterday I joined CC SHOW by Clutch Magazine!! Their venue is located at super beautiful Yokohama Bay Park where I had been often dating with my girlfriend(s?!) at my teenager times! At the show, I met many many […]

Inspiration NY 2016 will be back to Brooklyn Expo on 10/15-16/2016!

Inspiration NY 2016 will be back to Brooklyn Expo on 10/15-16/2016!

  • May 9, 2016
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Dear Freedam Heads last weekend, I came back from Brooklyn, NY. It was still very cold in NY!! During my meeting with a director of Brooklyn Expo, they had been setting up the lifestyle event. Attached photos. Yes, Brooklyn Expo is very nice and modern venue! I am very looking forward that Inspiration NY 2016 […]

Party at Feltraiger with PF Flyers in Williamsburg, NY Tonight (5/6/2016)

Party at Feltraiger with PF Flyers in Williamsburg, NY Tonight (5/6/2016)

  • May 6, 2016
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Dear Freedamn Heads in NY   Hello! I was short-staying 2 nights in Brooklyn last two days to have meeting with Brooklyn Expo. Yes, as schedule, Inspiration NY show will be held on10/15-16!! Can’t wait to see you!!   I have to leave for JFK soon, but tonight PF Flyers, a very popular old-scholl US […]

Booksigning Party by Dale Hope with Gerry Lopez at Patagonia Santa Monica on 4/26/2016!

Booksigning Party by Dale Hope with Gerry Lopez at Patagonia Santa Monica on 4/26/2016!

  • April 20, 2016
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Dear Freedamn Head I just got a good “event News” ! Our vintage friend, Dale Hope will have his book signing party with Gerry Lopez next Tuesday! Time; 4/26 (tue) start 7:30 pm Location: Patagonia Santa Monica (1344 4th St, SM)   Dale Hope, a famous Hawaiian shirts book author,  flew over to join our […]

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Inspiration Tokyo 2025 (11/1-2) EBiS 303
〒150-0013 東京都渋谷区恵比寿1丁目20-8
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Inspiration LA 2026 (4/10-11) Pasadena Convention Center Hall B
300 E Green St
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626)795-9311

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