Inspiration vintage fashion, art and culture show outgrows Queen Mary, moves to Spruce Goose Dome

By Sasha Milena

Since 2010 thousands of vintage lovers have flocked to the Quen Mary to take part in the Inspiration vintage fashion exhibition.  This year's Inspiration show is moving to the Spruce Goose Dome, where visitors can expect more than 150 exhibitors. 

 

Vintage Clothing and Swimwear from Love Spy Vintage at Inspiration 2011. Photo by Sasha Milena.

 

Expect to see items ranging from American vintage apparel manufactured from the 1900s-1980s to surf and skate exhibitors.  Also, every show has a big European and Japanese presence. Along with fashion, the event promises live music, retro cars and bicycles, and food trucks. 

The two-day event will kick off on Feb. 7 at vintage store Inretrospect on 4th Street Retro Row in Long Beach.  The vintage clothing, art and furniture store will host the kick off cocktail party at from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Inspiration will take over the Spruce Goose Dome Friday, Feb. 8 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 9. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://inspirationla.com.

You can find Inretrospect on our Long Beach Shopper's Map.