About Us

We're Hot Pins LA — and we're obsessed with pins.

Born in Los Angeles, Hot Pins LA started with a simple idea: pins should be as bold, expressive, and unapologetically cool as the city that inspired them.

We're Hot Pins LLC, a small crew based out of Hawthorne, CA — right in the heart of the LA area — and we've been deep in the pin collecting world for years. What started as a personal obsession with finding the perfect piece to clip onto a hat or backpack turned into something bigger: a brand built for collectors like us.

Made for the Culture

Our pins pull from the things we love most — anime, cartoons, spooky and horror vibes, classic video games, and the raw energy of street culture. Every design is a nod to the communities we're part of and the aesthetics that define them. Whether you're decking out a snapback, a tote bag, or a denim jacket, we've got a pin that speaks your language.

Built for Collectors, by Collectors

We know what it's like to hunt for that one piece that just hits. That's why we put real thought into every design — the colors, the finish, the details. We're not just making pins. We're making collectibles worth keeping, trading, and showing off.

Our community is everything to us. From the collectors who've been with us since day one to the new fans just discovering the world of enamel pins — this brand is for all of you. Follow us on Instagram, share your fits, and tag us when you pin up. We love seeing how you wear your Hot Pins.

LA Roots. Collector Heart.

Los Angeles isn't just where we're from — it's in our DNA. The diversity, the creativity, the hustle, the style. It all shows up in what we make. Hot Pins LA is a love letter to this city and to everyone who's ever clipped a pin and felt a little more like themselves.

Thanks for being part of the crew. 📍

— The Hot Pins LA Team