Hot Topic specializes in 100% officially licensed music & pop culture apparel and accessories for our diverse, label-defying customers. Offering pop-culture-approved merch from apparel, goods, gifts, dresses, Funko Pops, and mini backpacks to music merch, jewelry, and home decor this shop’s got it all waiting for you. 

The first Hot Topic store opened in November 1989 in Montclair, CA. It has since grown to encompass 650+ stores across the U.S. and Canada.