Meet the people- Jake Shimabukuro

Aloha!

Since I was hit by his ukulele sound from the radio almost 10 years ago, he came on one of my "The person whom I want to meet" list. Jake Shimabukuro, one of the most popular ukulele player in the world.
Everybody calls him "Ukulele Vertuoso". Yes, he is. Technically, he is the incredible player.  Not only his technic, but also, his great personality and passion to the music always touch people's heart. Once people hear his sound, they will fall in love with him and his world.

His way to be a musician, always inspires me. Once he grabs his ukulele, his big smile shows how he loves to play music. It is so pure.

I told him to visit him in Hawaii someday, very soon. Should make it true☆

Jake Shimabukuro "Thriller"
Jake Shimabukuro "Bohemian Rhapsody"

Meet the people- Jeff Yokoyama

    

Recently, I start thinking "If I believe to achieve my goal, it comes true." 
Since I read the article about Generic Youth, I always wanted to see him. His name is Jeff Yokoyama.
Actually, it was not hard to make it true, because his office is in Costa Mesa, OC, 20 minits away from my place. I could meet him on my first visit, haha!

The reason why I was so attracted him, and his brand is very simple. I could tell Jeff himself is having fun to create his world just like kids do!! His office and store is a huge toybox.

It says sports world in Japanese.

Their materials are all used beach towels, shirts, knits, jeans and leftorver fabrics.

He is the guy who gives used items new life. Sergio! 25 years experience for sewing and pattern making. His craftmanship is just like magic.

This day was,

BURGER WEDNESDAY!!!

Yum yum yum!!!

If you visit there on wednesday, Scott (a.k.a. best burger shef) will fill your stomach! Bring your used beach towel, and get a free burger.

Ooooooops! I forgot take a picture of Jeff. I should go visit him soon. :D

Generic Youth Store

1609 Pomona ave.

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Meet the people- Rin Tanaka 2

with Rin-san (He is sooo nice and friendly.)

Rin Tanaka is whom I really wanted to meet. He is a Japanese journalist and photographer.

Spending his college days in the Mississippi Delta with old Blues musicians, he became "the youngest blues write in the world" at 20 years old. In 1994 he started researching the history of motorcycle jackets and accessories. Now he has a studio in San Clemente working on his self-published business, "My Freedamn!"

His passion and action seeking something he loves, always inspire me. I can tell how he enjoy his life by rearing his book. 

To be in US, most of the time it still hard for me, but I want to enjoy my life just like he does.

Thank you Rin-san! It was so precious to meet you!!

Meet the people- Rin Tanaka

These pictures are from my favorite book, My Freedamn! When I need some inspiration for our design, I always browse this book, and clean my head. There are vol 1-8, then always talking about vintage clothing. (Mine is about Vintage Hippie clothing feauturing The Grateful Dead Tee.)
Since I found this book, I always eager to meet the guy who published this book. His name is Rin Tanaka...

To Be Continued...