Since the 1980s, Koenji has been one of very famous “vintage” cities in Toikyo where young ROCK people live. Ishikwa-san is one of oldest vintage dealers from Koenji, and he also has big supported my “My Freedamn!” publishing business! Thanks so much always, Ishikawa-san!
Flash Back #10: Dr. K from Washington D.C.
Here was one of “busy booths” during the show! Lots of young Japanese were checking out their high-quality vintages! Sounds great!! Thanks so much, Tanapat!
Flash Back #9: Delight Clothing & Supply
I was so glad that there are few vintage exhibitors from Kyushu; Delight Clothing & Supply comes from Fukuoka! They flew to Haneda Airport! Welcome to Tokyo! I always think that Japan is not small country; there are many things which I don’t know much about, especially vintage clothing stores outside Tokyo. Thanks so so […]
Flash Back #8: Ratta Montta from Soul, South Korea
As I know, South Korea has been not a large market for vintage clothing business, but Ratta Montta is one of very rare stores from SOUL! Welcome to Tokyo! One of very happy things for me was that we got many customers from Asian countries as well! Yep, now fashionable Asian people are gathering Japan! […]
Flash Back #7: Zip Stevenson
Zip, aka “Denim Dr.,” must be the most popular vintage clothing dealer among Japanese collectors. I first met him in 1994. At those “vintage boom” times, I worked for the Japanese RELAX magazine and I had interviewed many vintage clothing dealers including him. Zip has been one of original members of our show since 2010, […]
Flash Back #6: Raggedy Threads
Jaime (right) has been running her vintage & remake business in downtown LA for long years. For me, she is a very regular member who I always meet at my shows and other local vintage events….. and on 11/2-3, I met her in Tokyo as well! Wow, welcome to Japan, Jaime! Vintage dealers have to […]
Flash Back #5: One Era Brand
Jonathan came from Chicago, but he moved to Osaka and got married with a Japanese lady many years ago… So now I his Japanese is better than me!! He can understand Japanese invoice too! WOW! Inspiration show is mainly featuring vintage clothing, but I am so glad that any fashion and accessories brands join us […]
Flash Back #4: Bigfoot & Wildboy from Portland, Oregon
In last 15 years, I have contacted with about 1000 exhibitors, but only few new vendors have been survived in 10 years. Unfortunately this is the reality in any vintage business. Ross’ “Bigfoot & Wildboy” has been very rare successful case: they are always supplying the “high-end” rare vintage items. So their booth is always […]
Flash Back #3: Meow
Queen of Vintage arrived n Tokyo! Kathleen of Meow is one of our original members since 2010 and she has been always at our shows! Inspiration LA was originally started “Men’s ” show in 2010, but thank to her, women’s exhibitors and audience have been constantly increasing in last 15 years: now 60% men: 40% […]
