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Hot Topic
hot topic
Sept. 16, 2021
North West Is Goth Now
“She’s into Hot Topic. She puts fake tattoos on her face, and she listens to Black Sabbath.”
By
Claire Lampen
hot topic
Aug. 30, 2021
Kourtney Kardashian Goes Full Goth GF
She modeled some conspicuously Hot Topic looks during a vacation with Travis Barker.
By
Claire Lampen
retail feelings
Oct. 31, 2017
We’re All Shopping Like Emo Teens in 2017
Why mall punk fashion suddenly feels cool.
By
Emilia Petrarca
and
Allison Davis
emo life
Oct. 10, 2017
Finally, Someone Made a Song About Hot Topic
An anthem for stylish emos.
By
Emilia Petrarca
space jam
Nov. 16, 2015
Star Wars
Clothes for the Low-key Fangirl
May the Force be with your wardrobe.
By
Allison P. Davis
Apr. 23, 2015
The Rise and Fall of the JNCO Empire
But will the empire strike back?
By
Kathleen Hou
nostalgia
Jan. 5, 2015
Good News! Hot Topic Was As Cool As You Thought
A former employee shares pleather-scented memories.
By
Allison P. Davis
pleather
Nov. 5, 2014
What’s That? Oh, Joan Jett Is Selling a Clothing Line at Hot Topic
Rock ‘n’ mall.
By
Maggie Lange
topics like it’s hot
Nov. 8, 2012
But What Does the CEO of Hot Topic Think of Obama?
WWD
investigates.
By
Hilary Moss
topics like it’s hot
Nov. 1, 2012
Hot Topic’s New Lingerie Line Won’t Be Pink
It’s called Blackheart.
By
Hilary Moss
goods
Oct. 15, 2012
The Nineties: Twenty Songs, Twenty Styling Pieces
Fashion’s new favorite decade.
By
Veronica Misako Gledhill
loose threads
Dec. 27, 2010
Terry Richardson Shot New Ads for Equinox; People Shopped a Lot This Season!
Also, Pendleton is designing a diffusion line, and lots of people shopped this holiday season!
By
Charlotte Cowles
trendlet
Sept. 7, 2010
Slideshow: Revenge of the Nerd Glasses
Twelve unisex picks from Fred Flare, Fabulous Fanny’s, Moscot, and more.
By
Eve Bertin-Lang
Nov. 19, 2009
Hot Topic Suffers Without
Twilight
Sales slipped without ‘New Moon’ merchandise.
By
Amy Odell
Mar. 11, 2009
Twilight
Emerges As Retail’s Great Savior
’Twilight’ merchandise not only saved Hot Topic from going under, it’s actually boosting sales each month. STILL.
By
Amy Odell
loose threads
Nov. 20, 2008
Leighton Meester Lands Reebok Ad Campaign; Carla Bruni to Do ‘Rolling Stone’ Cover?
Also ‘Twilight’ gives Hot Topic a sales boost, and Members Only Launches denim.
By
Lauren Murrow
beauty marks
Aug. 25, 2008
Black Lip Gloss Is a Fall Must-Have; Max Factor Biography Hits Shelves
Also, Brits spend more than $500 a year on beauty products, and Hot Topic nail polish isn’t awful!
By
Sharon Clott
loose threads
July 17, 2008
Christie’s to Auction YSL’s Art; Bilson Stars in DKNY Jeans Ads
Yves Saint Laurent’s art collection is valued at $600 million, Donatella Versace doesn’t understand flats, and Miranda Kerr might be single.
dress code
June 11, 2008
No One Wants Perez Hilton’s Clothing Line
No one showed up to launch event for his clothing line at an L.A. Hot Topic last Saturday. And no one is buying his clothes. Thank God.
run through
June 6, 2008
Richie Rich Does Hot Topic Line All by His Lonesome
Hot Topic asked both Heatherette designers to do a line, but Traver Rains refused! So Richie is forging on and we’re trying to ignore it.
run through
May 8, 2008
Oh, the Horror: Perez Hilton Launches Clothing Line
Oh, it’s a dark day for fashion, and it gets worse: Just wait till we tell you which store will carry his line that includes blog-themed flip-flops.