Here is the last photo from Paul of V.C.R in London. This is also 1930s Chimayo Jacket in wonderful condition! WOW… beautiul color! You can see his great items at the show on 10/15-16! Can’t wait to see them!! Super thanks again, Paul!!   Rin Tanaka

Here is the 2nd sample photo from Paul of VCR from London. This is the 1930s 2 pocket sweater (made in England?) in wonderful condition!! Super rare, Paul!! Rin Tanaka

Dear Freedamn Heads Hello! I just came back from Portland OR last night. I enjoyed beautiful OR summer!!   Anyway, entering “2 month ago” by 10/15-16, I will start show promotion. You may be interested in “What exhibitors will bring at the show”, right? OK, I got great sample photos from Paul (of  V.C.R.) from […]

Dear Freedamn Heads Hello! I just received sample photo from our event sponsor from Japan: BEAMS. Yes, they are making free give-away denim bag now! Looks very cool!! Only 1,000 early birds can get it on 10/15-16! Don’t miss the great chance!! Thanks so much, Beams-san!   Rin Tanaka  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]