Our Story
Our Story
Espionage, founded in 2011 by Taylor King, has established itself as the destination for custom gifting for the local community, the entertainment industry, and celebrity clientele. Espionage features carefully curated selections of vintage and modern objects, such as barware, home décor, clothing, and jewelry.
Born and raised in Pasadena, Taylor King began frequenting the Rose Bowl Swap Meet and other local antique shops with her mother at the early age of 2 years old. She developed a fascination with the hidden histories and curious stories of the objects she found during these excursions. By the age of 15, Taylor began working at the Pasadena gift store Simply Fresh sparking her passion for helping others discover the perfect gift for any occasion.
After graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara, Taylor worked several jobs in retail and hospitality industries before choosing to embrace her entrepreneurial spirit and pursue her dream of owning her own store. Taylor founded Espionage as a place where individuals could escape and travel to another time or place experiencing the thrill of finding meaningful objects of their own.