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Inspiration 2010
There is a perfectly good reason for why our blog has not been updated in some time. In preparing for Rin Tanaka’s Inspiration show our good propreitor Mike Hodis reminded us how madly dedicated he is to his work at Rising Sun. Running for days with barely any sleep and lots of RS coffee Mike [...]
Continue reading...Inspiration Quick Peak
Friday, February 12, 2010
Here is a snapshot showing our setup at Inspiration. There is no doubt this show will become one of the most important gatherings in the US for denim and vintage lovers. There is heavy denim talk on every corner. Stories about vintage finds are abound. They should rename this event to Heaven.
Continue reading...The Last Time They Did This Was in the 1800s
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Rising Sun has been collaborating with Deadgrass to bring you the most true-to-period, well-crafted 1800′s duck and denim garments. The first time we are previewing select pieces from the Deadgrass Manufactured by Rising Sun line will be at this week’s Inspiration show, the newly crafted and vintage clothing show organized by Rin Tanaka (My Freedamn!). [...]
Continue reading...Join Us for Inspiration: Vintage Clothing World Gathering
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Rising Sun will be participating in the first Inspiration show in Santa Monica, California on Feburary 12 and 13, 2010. The self titled “Kulture Recycling & Vintage Clothing World Gathering” is organized by the inspirational Rin Tanaka (My Freedamn!) and is poised to become one of the most exciting newly crafted and vintage Americana clothing [...]
Continue reading...Los Angeles Sportstogs
Friday, January 15, 2010
This beauty here is what many motorcycle jackets aspire to be. Pony horsehide. Late 40′s / early 50′s. Worn in to a beautiful stingray tone. Maker: Los Angeles Sportstogs “Sportswear from California.” This is the real deal. Besides the beautiful leather and romantic nostalgia it invokes the jacket is also interesting because it was likely [...]
Continue reading...Vintage Herford Leather Jacket
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Here is a late 20′s / early 30′s sportsman jacket with its steerhide still in superb condition. There is a hint of early flight jacket influence in the styling as aviation “fashion” played a role in cycling and motoring cultures. It comes with original Amazon rain forest nut buttons and the button holes are double [...]
Continue reading...Our WWII Era Tent
Monday, January 11, 2010
Here is a sneak peak at a World War II era tent Mike found at the Rose Bowl. The khaki canvas tent is large enough to walk in and we have big plans for it. As the material is woven canvas made on power shuttle looms the fabric is of course selvage. It is in [...]
Continue reading...Labeless Vintage Leather Jacket
Sunday, January 10, 2010
This early 30′s, label-less leather jacket is another piece we are often inspired by in the Rising Sun Archive. Its patina, achieved through much wear in all kinds of weather, gives it a rough out leather look. When the original owner first got this it was likely a much smoother tanned leather. The corduroy lining [...]
Continue reading...Rising Sun Archive: Leather Jackets
Friday, January 8, 2010
Digging around the Rising Sun Archive we noticed that we were knee deep in thick skin. We’re talking about vintage leather jackets, of course. Collectible leather is another one of Mike Hodis’s passions that have turned into an obsession. While the line we produce does not currently have any leather products we thought it would [...]
Continue reading...Satoshi at the Rose Bowl Flea Market
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Satoshi at the Rose Bowl Flea Market Meet Satoshi. He is a vintage dealer at the Rose Bowl Flea Market and we consider him a good friend. He is a diehard collector of vintage American militaria. At the Rose Bowl he sells clothing he has refashioned from vintage pieces. One of the rare items he [...]
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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