Marcie Hon, originally from Cincinnati, completed the fashion design and product development program at the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP in 2015. After undertaking a range of corporate internships, Hon found her niche in the fashion industry through an internship at a local costume shop. While working on local theater productions, she gained significant knowledge about period clothing from various eras, sparking her already-present interest in vintage clothing.

After graduating, Hon spent time working in the design industry before beginning DTMV part-time in fall 2016. Initially selling through Etsy and participating in local flea markets and craft fairs, Down to Mars Vintage Ltd. eventually launched full-time operations in late 2018 at the Downtown Cincy Winter Pop Shop. By March 2019, DTMV opened its own brick-and-mortar store in Downtown Cincinnati.