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Nov 14, 2020

Subculture study: Mall goth

Mall goth is a goth subculture that originated around the mid to late 90s and early 2000s. Mall goth essentially started from goth kids who hung out at the mall (mainly in stores such as Hot Topic). It was known as more of a poser thing and was frowned upon back then. Mall goth slowly started to disappear around 2006. This was also when Hot Topic stopped selling goth and punk clothing and started selling more hipster and emo clothing. But mall goths have returned in our generation. Here is where you can shop for some mall goth items:

Here are some mall goth makeup and hair tutorials:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRBsEhpGuus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le3Die5fRbE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK0uSF4Ma3Y

Clothing

Mall goth has a lot of mixtures of punk and goth elements. The color palette to look out for are black, red, grey, and dark purple. When shopping for mall goth look for corsets, mini skirts with chains, fishnet tops, and big flared pants. Here are some finds to help you get started.

Brands to shop at for mall goth

OEYES

Rosegal

Amazon

Blackcraft

Killstar

Hot topic

Tripp

Goth mall

Rude

Etsy

Depop

Women's clothing

https://us.killstar.com/collections/womens-tops/products/claw-deen-top?redirect=true

https://www.depop.com/products/lolauniverse-pirate-bustiercorset-from-spirit/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.amazon.com/Nihsatin-Elastic-Fishnet-Clubwear-Through/dp/B079D7W5T8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=mall+goth+fishnet+shirt&qid=1605311842&s=apparel&sprefix=mall+goth+fishnet+&sr=1-4

https://m.rosegal.com/skirts/lace-up-halloween-punk-lace-skirt-g_7657945.html

https://gothmall.com/collections/womens-pants/products/leggings

https://www.depop.com/products/jjess122-royal-bones-mall-goth-plaid/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.amazon.com/Nihsatin-Womens-Steampunk-Gothic-Shoulder/dp/B088QCNN5Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=mall%2Bgoth&qid=1605309050&sr=8-13&th=1&psc=1

https://www.hottopic.com/product/royal-bones-by-tripp-chain-pleated-skirt-plus-size/12600295.html?mr:trackingCode=35376415-8C2A-EA11-8106-0050569428E8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=m&mr:adType=pla_with_promotiononline&mr:ad=212077985989&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:tid=pla-517907777018&mr:ploc=9031857&mr:iloc=&mr:store=&mr:filter=517907777018&cm_mmc=CSE-_-GGL-_-PLA-_-DMY-_-Everything&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI57vxy9eA7QIVvSCtBh3RaQTtEAQYCCABEgIAm_D_BwE

https://www.depop.com/products/angelicx_xx-red-and-black-alternative-skirt/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://us.killstar.com/collections/womens-tops/products/danika-vest

https://gothmall.com/products/court-corset

https://www.amazon.com/Punk-Rave-Leggings-Tattered-Close-Fitting/dp/B07MFPWN68/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=mall+goth+pants&qid=1605309415&sr=8-4

https://www.depop.com/products/softshibe-please-read-store-policies-before-2186/?utm_source=generic&utm_campaign=client-share&utm_medium=social&utm_term=abbywall1105&_branch_match_id=802281148600215713

https://www.hottopic.com/product/tripp-purple-ruffles-laced-pants/11849998.html

Men's clothing

https://www.amazon.com/inktastic-Bunny-T-Shirt-Large-Studios/dp/B078Q5NW2K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=goth+mens+clothes&qid=1605313016&s=apparel&sprefix=goth+men&sr=1-1

https://us.killstar.com/collections/mens-bottoms/products/devotion-trousers

https://gothmall.com/collections/tee-shirts-1/products/no-religion-tee-shirt

https://www.etsy.com/listing/797842265/chopping-mall-t-shirt-horror-movies-t?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=mall+goth+men&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&organic_search_click=1

https://us.killstar.com/collections/mens-tops/products/syd-fishnet-top

https://www.amazon.com/DSDZ-Denim-Sleeveless-Jackets-Rivets/dp/B0752S6CQ9/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=Mens+punk&qid=1605320477&sr=8-13

https://www.etsy.com/listing/853052964/skull-cut-out-sweatshirt?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=mall+goth+men&ref=sr_gallery-1-7&organic_search_click=1&pro=1&col=1

Accessories

When shopping for mall goth accessories look spiked chockers, striped fingerless gloves, and of course fishnet tights. Here are some finds to help you achieve the mall goth look.

https://www.amazon.com/MakerFocus-Novelty-Backpack-Gothic-Lolita/dp/B00RHQQI38/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=goth+bag&qid=1605399494&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/Necklace-Padlock-Pendant-Leather-Adjustable/dp/B07Z38H58R/ref=mp_s_a_1_9_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=mall+goth&qid=1605323756&sr=8-9-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNVhWMkVXNUhCRTRFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTU5NzAwMkFXVTZKU0ZMSlM5QyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjg5MDk5Mzg3TDJBTDlTSlNaTSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

https://m.shein.com/us/Skull-Graphic-Mesh-Tight-p-865033-cat-1899.html?url_from=adplaswsock03190927040one-size&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrsKl5YuB7QIVeB-tBh1ZwQ9AEAQYASABEgKo6fD_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mus

https://www.amazon.com/Bienvenu-Colorful-Rainbow-Leggings-Accessory/dp/B07P84CY5B/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=mall+goth&qid=1605323756&sr=8-3

https://demoniacult.com/collections/best-sellers/products/trashville-518b

https://www.etsy.com/listing/888281342/spider-web-earrings?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=mall+goth&ref=sr_gallery-1-48&organic_search_click=1

https://www.torrid.com/product/black-fishnet-tights/11420495.html?utm_source=SMT&utm_medium=GPL&utm_campaign=SMT&utm_content=6457066242_76018382063_378703036308&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhYXmtIyB7QIVhT6tBh1wrQtiEAQYASABEgJfyPD_BwE

https://demoniacult.com/collections/just-in/products/slacker-160bptvl

https://m.romwe.com/us/4pairs-High-Rise-Fishnet-Stockings-p-734266-cat-756.html?url_from=usplarwsock18200908160one-size_ssc&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7djflIyB7QIVZxitBh3YzQAhEAQYDiABEgJNbPD_BwE&ref=us&rep=dir&ret=mus

Bedroom decor

Mall goth bedrooms are very similar to the clothes. Black, red, grey, and purple. When shopping for mall goth bedroom pieces don't afraid to go all out. Mall goth bedrooms are supposed to be filled with stuff! Here are some basic bedroom finds to help you get started: