I got a new “Collector’s booth” vendor, run by Shin Minagawa san (CEO of X-Large). In 2013-14 I worked everyday with him and his (very nice) staffs to published their “X-Large” book. So I know him very well, but I didn’t know that he originally started his business as a vintage clothing dealer, named “Furugiya […]
Only 35 days are left by 11/1-2. Now I am making many event decorations with my designers. Here are sample of super jumbo banners, which will be set up from the roof top! Can’t wait to see you on 11/1-2! Thanks many always!
Madeline (right, our event model), David (center, her husband) and me….yes, we big enjoyed at a local jazz festival yesterday! “Central Ave” was the main street for LA black community around 1920s-60s, and famous jazz musicians played there. For long years, I have respected and loved. to join this jazz festival every Sep, because they […]
Kosuge-san, my event staff in Tokyo, is now TEST-making my STAFF t-shirts for our event on 11/1-2! It’s like a “KABUKI” graphics….Very good job, man! If you like You can buy it at online https://inspirationla.com/product-category/tickets Thanks so much, Kosuge-san!
Tanaka-san of —I wish, but I have never been to “Kyoto” (=one of most beautiful old cities in the world) in last 20 years….. CAPRi is one of the BEST vintage shops, What will Tanaka-san bring to our Tokyo show on 11/1-2?! I am very looking forward to seeing many dealers from Kansa area, including […]
This is a very nice “GENTLEMEN” photo by me! Yamagami-san (left) of Hysteric Glamour is…When I go back to Tokyo, he always takes me to very nice restaurants “by the mid-night” in last over 20 years! We can talk about “MUSIC” only but all night long! Mistuki-san (center) of “Begin Magazine” and I have been […]
Who was the BEST exhibitor at our 2025 Tokyo show? For me?!…. Probably….Booth #56 Terao-san and his friends (Tokyo) or #59 Tsuchino-san (Osaka) were very fantastic MINI-booth, because they are not professional dealers, but serious collectors!! They have touched “best and rare” vintage only. And they are “100% pure” in vintage business. So I love […]
Bryan and his staff (of The Thurs) from Taiwan—I first met Bryan (left)…many years ago.. Zip (of HTC) kindly introduced me to him. And I had a book signing party of my “Lewis Leathers Vol.1” at his 2 stores in Taiwan in 2017. That was amazing great experience for me and I talked with many […]
Terao-san and his friends of “Fo(u)r Vintage Collectors”—Inspiration Tokyo show has some amazing “collectors’ mini booth” at building WINDOW area. They are my favorite spots! Yes, my booth will be there too. As you know, Japanese PRIVATE collectors would be the world’s best. They have amazing rare items at reasonable prices. Don’t miss them! Thanks […]
