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How ‘Forbidden Fruit’ Brings Mallcore Back to Life

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4 minutes read It was sunset in Austin, Texas when Sarah Millman realized she was onto something. The costume designer was looking at photos from the SXSW Film & TV Festival, where her film is based Forbidden Fruitsstarted earlier this month. “We had a group of cosplayers,” says Millman. “This young woman had copied actress … Read more

“Forbidden Fruit” Brings Mall Style Down Again

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In the age of online shopping, stores have taken a back seat. However, Forbidden Fruits is putting mall culture — and style, or “mallcore” — back on the map. Now in theaters, the new indie film stars Lili Reinhart (Apple), Victoria Pedretti (Cherry), Alexandra Shipp (Fig), and Pumpkin (Lola Tung), a close-knit crew who work … Read more