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Hotbox Vintage
1125 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Why go
Alley-hidden vintage shop with curated racks and backlot markets
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The story
About Hotbox Vintage
The inspiration
Hotbox Vintage grew out of a habit of hunting for one-of-a-kind pieces, and that collection eventually turned into a shoppable space1 . The shop has roots in collecting designer vintage, and it still organizes collections around themes, from Western looks to vacation-ready outfits and a spotlight on Japanese designers2 .
Who's behind it
She has a background in fashion public relations, and in 2019 State Senator Anthony Portantino presented her with a Young Entrepreneur Award3 .
What to order
Popular dish
Vintage dresses4
the shop stocks dresses by decade and designer, from 1950s silk to 1990s gowns .
- Designer labels: the catalog spans names like Prada, Ralph Lauren, Moschino and Jean Paul Gaultier .
- Accessories: hats, sunglasses, scarves and belts from the 1950s through the 1980s make easy take-home finds .4
- Japanese designer pieces: a curated edit celebrates mercibeaucoup, Yoshie Inaba and Hiroko Koshino .2
- Home goods: ceramics, lighting, kitchen and barware round out the vintage selection .4
What people are saying
The South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce calls it a secret hideaway where vintage finds turn up in multiple styles .
Sources
- 1. The South Pasadenan (opens in a new tab): Hotbox Vintage 2018 Showroom Grand Opening (Jul 19, 2018)
- 2. The South Pasadenan (opens in a new tab): Japanese Designers Take the Spotlight at Hotbox Vintage (Jul 10, 2025)
- 3. The South Pasadenan (opens in a new tab): Senator Portantino Recognizes Hotbox Vintage | Delilah Currie Receives ‘Young Entrepreneur Award’ (Dec 8, 2019)
- 4. Hotbox Vintage (opens in a new tab): Hotbox Vintage | Shop California Vintage Clothes & Accessories
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