Hubba Hubba

The woman at this place made me feel super uncomfortable. First off the place reeks of cigarettes which honestly I don’t mind that much… But she basically was like «we don’t have anything your size» like seriously it was disrespectful. First of all I am a professional stylist and I was shopping for a client, so she had an opportunity to make some serious money off me. She’s not just quirky, she comes off as rude to keep on commenting on someone’s body shape. I can’t comment on the quality of clothes because I couldn’t look at anything without her eyeing me with that look implying «you are too big for that.» She also tried to educate me on some of the vintage clothing. The whole thing was ridiculous. Good thing I am confident or else it could have really effected me. Especially someone who is in recovery from an eating disorder. If this women wants to save her business she should rethink her comments.

Great store, great selection and she’s a character. She’s pushy but she’s fair and everything is really well priced. Bothers me that people give this store 1 star solely due to her personality while acknowledging what a great selection it has and how reasonable her prices are.

All of the gorgeous clothes are ruined by cigarette smoke, due to the owner smoking in the shop. She made me feel very uncomfortable shopping there. She told me I was looking at everything incorrectly and everything that I looked at was going to be too small for my body. Granted, this woman knows a lot about vintage clothing and has a beautiful collection, I do not feel comfortable shopping here. Not to mention, I had a few things picked out, but I only wanted to purchase one… She asked me if I had a credit card to buy everything. Hell no! I am never going back.

I came here about a year ago and scored some really nice dresses… it must have been my lucky day because there was a young girl working there. and another woman as well… none of which were rude, they were actually friendly… lucky for me, the infamous Pat wasnt there that day!

Pat… think about stop smoking in your store… this is a BIG BIG issue… and SHUT YOUR MOUTH. You loose a lot of business because you are UNCOUTH !!! Enough said !!!

The smell of cigarette smoke was horrible — and she smokes inside the store! She may have supplied clothes to Mad Men, been around for 30 years, etc etc, but if your store stinks and you’re rude, then count me out. The selection seemed to be mostly Chinese silk dresses anyway. No thanks!

Alright. Well, I’ve never given a bad Unilocal review before but I figure this one warrants it.
The store is super cute. The selection is nice and it’s all normal vintage prices (overpriced but I get why) but good god. Please stop being so brusque with your customers.
I walked in and immediately noticed the smell. I can overlook that as long as I like the rest of the store, though. Immediately she came up to me and seemed pleasant enough, but when I was looking at dresses she commented that they probably wouldn’t fit me. I get that she doesn’t want me wasting her time but man, I have a sensitive self esteem. Don’t mention people’s sizes, just let them figure it out for themselves.
She also barked at me to hang a dress back on a rack that SHE took off the rack! I will always do the owners a favor but jeez, just be nice! I have anxiety issues which were exacerbated like hell, and I’ll definitely not go back.

My friend just went in and the owner said
«We don’t have anything for big girls.»
Need I say more?
I am so unimpressed. That is terrible customer service. And as my friend said (with tears in her eyes) ‘I don’t need someone to point out that I am big.‘
Let people browse. They will figure it out in their own way. No need to be brash and hurtful.

Ummm nope… can’t say I am a big fan of this store. If you have ever seen Seinfeld, this lady is kind of like the soup nazi, except she is the vintage clothing nazi, except unlike the soup nazi her product really isn’t worth taking the abuse. I don’t usually give places one star but did not have a good experience here, I have been in a couple of times over the years and its time for a review after trying to give the store the benefit of the doubt. The selection isn’t THAT great. She has a lot of things from the 1940s-60’s…which so does every other vintage store in LA. I am usually in the market for earlier items, 1910s-​1940s and there really wasn’t much in the way of anything like that. Of the items she did have which were from the 40s-​60s everything looked super matronly. There are some great shops on this street like Playclothes and Swift where you can go to get items from the 40s-​60s without having to deal with abuse. I was actually really nice to the owner, but she had the nerve to say I have a «thick waist»…oh yeah… that’s a real compliment. «You’ve got kind of a thick waist, you probably won’t be able to fit in a lot of stuff»…yeah, that’s a great way to sell clothes… by the way, I don’t have a thick waist, I’m not a runway model, but I wear a woman’s size 4… so yeah… back about 6 years ago when I was actually a size 0/2…she still made an unsolicited and negative comment about my weight… wonder how she makes plus size people feel who go into her store. She asked me what I was looking for and I said «1930s», she then kept showing me items from the 1950s and 1960s and telling me they were 30s… Nope…She then told me she thought my dress was a 1930/​40s repro (it is from the early 1940s) and grabbed the hem of my dress and pulled it up to check the seams… um yeah that’s kind of creepy and weird… besides for the strange owner, the store smells bad, like old cigarette smoke… gross… and she had to tell me she outfitted the cast of mad men… who cares? Not me… I would be impressed if she had outfitted Jean Harlow or Myrna Loy… on the set of the Thin Man… yep that would impress me. Mad man… eh…nope.There is a lot of really great vintage stores on this street… this is not one of them.

I’ve been to this store for a second time now. Both times I found exactly what I was looking for and at a fantastic price!
The store is immaculately kept and all the items in excellent shape. I love vintage clothes, but I’m usually frustrated by their condition and the usual rummage through the piles/​racks to find one cool piece. This store is definitely an exception.
On my first visit my bf and I were helped by a young lady at the desk. She was extremely helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was quite an enjoyable experience. So much so, that when I again needed a great/​unique gift I knew exactly where to go.
The second visit I went with a friend on a lunch break and met Pat. What a unique individual. Yes, she made me pick up a box in her store and bring it over to her at the desk — she’s elderly though so, I didn’t mind getting something from the floor for her. Yes she is blunt, but I like honesty when it comes to merchandise. I don’t want to be told something is great on me or for me if it’s not… just to make a sale. She’s a tough one to take at first, but I appreciated her blunt attitude and obvious love for her vintage goods. =)
My only complaint is that she was constantly trying to get us to stay longer and buy more things. (But I guess every sales person tries for the upsale.) It was just a bit much, given we came in for a specific item, found it, and were trying to leave in time to get back to work.
I would go back though, you just can’t beat the price for that quality of vintage merch.

Wonderful shop! I bought a beautiful fur trimmed coat and crystal necklace. The owner was fabulous and very funny. Unlike other shoppers she didn’t offend me and actually I wish I could have stayed longer. She kept the shop open after it was technically closed while I browsed. I was passing through while out of town and would love to go back in the future.

It’s clear from the level of vitriol in these reviews that Pat makes a strong impression. But she’s actually really funny. I know that every time I walk in that store, I’m going to have an adventure and a story to tell. Yesterday when I was trying on skirts, she kept yelling at me to take off my black socks ’cause «they’re not doing you any favors!»
Pat is a character. Getting mad at her is like getting mad at Archie Bunker.
The bottom line is that Pat has great taste in clothes. Her shop may reek of cigarette smoke, but it is exquisitely curated. Almost without exception, every time I’ve gone in there I’ve not only found things I like, but things that I’ve FALLEN IN LOVE with, including a 1950s black velvet cocktail dress with floral embroidery that Audrey Hepburn could’ve worn. When I go vintage shopping, I don’t want to comb through a million racks of crap to find a few gems. Pat’s store is mostly gems.
This is not where you get a Halloween costume. This stuff is for people who are serious about fantastic, affordable vintage clothing. The prices are amazing! Half the cost of what you’d pay for similar items at Playclothes.
I will also add that if you get on Pat’s good side, she can be kind of sweet.

I always find something in this store and have a great time chatting with the owner, Pat, while I shop around. The prices are fair and she’s honest with her merchandise. If something is damaged. She will tell you & give you tips on how to fix it. But if you’re not familiar with a sewing machine and want ready to wear vintage clothing there is plenty to choose from. Yes, her personality is a little out there but if you are old enough to have a credit card you should be old enough to handle her. And if you don’t like being bothered while you’re shopping TELL HER and she’ll let you be.

Pat is a crazy woman, yes. She is rude, bossy, extremely opinionated, and abrasive as Hell. She doesn’t know anything about technology, and yes she repeats herself, and barks at you if you try on something the «wrong way» — but here’s a revelation — just don’t take it personally! I mean, if it’s not true, then why would you be offended? Today when I was in, these were her exact words to me, «Honey, you’re a big girl, but you have a great figure. Try this on! «If you’ve ever had a Greek grandmother (like my Yiayia), you’ll know how to handle Pat. Believe me.
She’s someone whose personal baggage and ego completely inhibits out her ability to have social tact, and if you can’t handle people like that– then take the rest of these Unilocal reviews to heart– and STAY OUT OF THE STORE. However If you can look past Pat’s surface stuff and her commentary — she is actually a very funny woman. I wouldn’t be surprised if she had Asperger’s, honestly. My good friend Michael has Asperger’s, and Pat’s social behavior is JUST like his. (But, that’s just my observation).
With all this being said, Pat truly has an eye for great vintage stuff, and her prices are really great for Vintage Row. All the other people on here seem to be comparing her stuff to vintage places all over– but THIS IS VINTAGE ROW IN BURBANK. Pat’s prices are a STEAL for what she carries. Yes it smells like smoke in there… but when you buy vintage– what do you do? You get it dry-​cleaned because it smells like musty closet anyway!
If you can tune out Pat’s commentary for long enough (meaning smile and nod), there are a shit ton of gems in her store. I am a size 12, and have a big bust. I found three gorgeous dresses, one of which I would’ve totally passed over because it was pink and beaded and everything I would never wear– but Pat practically forced me to try it on — and it turned out to be one of the sexiest dresses I’ve ever worn. I also bought a ton of earrings in her store, and a few brooches. She also gave me plenty of discounts on certain things because I ended up spending so much.
The only reason that I didn’t give her five stars, was because her store is tiny and hard to walk through. But if you go in once a month– it’s worth every damn penny, because she puts out new stuff every week. (She’s the oldest vintage store in LA, too, btw. 32 years of operation, and has repeat customers– including one of the owners of Pinup Girl Clothing down the street).
Personally it was completely worth it for me, and I will be a customer of hers for a long time.

Walking into this store was like walking into a bad day. I walked in with my sister, were having a good time shopping and then bam the owner walks out. She literally followed us around the whole store, bragged about how all the other vintage stores on the block are garbage, and how she has the cheapest prices and best things. Which she doesnt. She basically told my sister that her store wasnt right for her when my sister told her she couldn’t afford something that she had picked out for my sister … shes only 16. She then said why are you shopping with a friend who has money and you have none. Basically I got so fed up with her that i ended up buying a shirt just so i could get out alive! so now im 25 bucks down on a shirt that honestly is only worth 8, and a bad headache from the cigarett smell and her condescending tone. She literally told my sister as we left… come back with a credit card. RUDE.

I’d rather not beat a dead horse, but the rest of the reviews are VERY accurate. The owner Pat is very curt and abrasive and truly needs a lesson in customer service. Also, I find the fact that she smokes in the store disgusting because the clothes that I bought smell like a bowling alley (I’d rather they just smell old/​musty than like black lung).
All of that aside, she has very good merchandise in very good condition at VERY good prices. I will shop there again, I’ll just have to mentally prepare myself for the experience beforehand.

I walked in and walked out in roughly 3 minutes. I hadn’t read any of the reviews on the place until after i got home. and wow!
I was putting together a golf outfit for my husband for a tournament. You know, the old school kind, with knickers, argyle, the hat… I sew and can alter anything I need to, but needed a foundation to start with. I’m a Burbank resident and pass by this place all the time.
The lady that owns/​runs the place is something else. How she has lasted this long is a surprise. She asked if I was a wardrobe stylist, and when I replied «well, today I am» she got real snarky and dismissive. She was more concerned about telling me how much she knows about time periods, and how her stuff was genuine vintage, and that maybe I would be better off at a thrift shop. I took her cue and left. Way to lose a sale lady. I kind of wanted to go back for something I saw to complete the ensemble I was putting together, but couldn’t find it in me to give her my business. She literally ran me out of there.
Hey, lady… I don’t care how many years you «have been doing this». Your stuff is great, but you are abrasive, rude, and squawky. You should probably look into smoking pot and/​or doing some yoga.
Not to mention, not only is smoking inside the store bad for the clothes and the customers, ITS ILLEGAL IN BURBANK!!!

Very reasonably priced for authentic vintage apparel.
Thought I’d stop by for a quick look while I was costuming for a student film and ended up buying some things for myself!
The owner is quite the character, but she only means well. Not only is she very sweet, she is also very helpful throughout the couple hours I was there.

I’m seeing that a lot of people had a hard time with Pat on here. I have to say she is kind of pushy but she’s a sales lady. I also thought she was kind of fun. She mentioned that she sold a lot of clothes that’s on Mad Men. She also said that the mom from Wizards of Waverly Place shops at her store. She was really helpful in helping find items.
There is a great selection of gloves here. The dresses are also nice. Lots of vintage scarves. For a small store, she has a nice selection going on here. The prices are also fantastic. Much cheaper than a lot of other vintage stores in LA. I would definitely come back and visit this store again.

Hubba Hubba might have some great things, but I didn’t get to see because I split as soon as the owner yelled at a young man.
I came into the store with my roommate George who was looking for a specific brown fedora. Upon us entering, she asked what we were looking for… He told her, and she sent him over to the hat section. She then stopped me and asked me the same question. I said that I was with him and didn’t need anything… She asked if I needed ideas or needed any accessories, I assumed she meant for Halloween, so I nodded at my roommate and said, «He’s in charge of everything I wear. He’s putting me together.» She didn’t say anything and off I went to George.
She hollered over to him about the hats. She never left her perch behind the counter. He mentioned the hat was too small. Her rebuttal was that it was vintage. He said, «That’s great, but it’s still too small…»
She pulled out a stack of black derby hats and tried to sell him one of those. We mentioned that we needed BROWN, and a FEDORA, and she put her hats away and snidely mentioned how we won’t find vintage anywhere else…
We made our way to the front of the store where we were going to look through the dresses for me, but just as we were getting to the front, the owner began to YELL at a young man who had just entered.
He tried to go around the rack to see more clothes, (the layout is messy and confusing) and she yelled at him, «Doesn’t that look BLOCKED OFF to you? What makes you think you can go around? Can’t you SEE it? What’s the matter with you??» Not asking even, but YELLING. Completely hostile, completely rude. Not even my parents yelled at me like that. He turned and left the store immediately, and I followed him.
I can’t handle humans treating each other like that, let alone a store owner. I almost had a panic attack. I don’t give a crap how cute her dresses may be, there is a bottom line of RESPECT for other people. Since she doesn’t respect us, I can’t respect her, therefore, I will KEEP my money and spend it somewhere else…
Besides anyway, this MadMen fad HAS to end soon. It’s sooo three months ago.