Mall Goth is a fashion subculture that emerged in the early 2000s, combining elements of gothic style with mainstream accessibility and affordability found in shopping malls.
The Mall Goth trend came about in the 2000s to offer a more mainstream and affordable take on the classic goth subculture appeal.It became a hit with people who liked the look but felt that traditional goth style was either too intense or pricey.This fashion trend was greatly shaped by the popularity of emo and punk pop music scenes and the wider availability of clothing in popular retail outlets such, as Hot Topic.