If you were a teen in the 2010s — or just someone who knew a teen in the 2010s — there’s a new documentary on HBO’s Max that you may want to watch. Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion is bringing viewers a deep dive into the rise and fall of Brandy Melville, the infamous “One Size Fits Most,” ultra-Instagrammable clothing brand that blew up in the same era as Tumblr, the grunge aesthetic, flower crowns, Lana Del Rey and Arctic Monkeys. The documentary features interviews with former Brandy Melville employees and executives, investigative journalist Kate Taylor, and former Teen Vogue fashion editor Alyssa Hardy. It will also take a wider look at the fast fashion industry. Are you ready to watch Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion? Here’s everything you need to know.
Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion trailer
When does the Brandy Melville documentary come out?
Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion premiered Tuesday, Apr. 9 on Max, and is now available to stream on the platform.
How to watch Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion:
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What is Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion about?
The documentary charts the rise, and eventual fall of the 2010’s Tumblr-era darling clothing brand, Brandy Melville. Notorious for its “one size fits most” basics, like gray sweaters, sweatpants and plain white crop tops, Brandy Melville had a highly curated aesthetic both online and in-store, employing primarily teenage girls who were frequently featured on the brand’s social media pages, modeling the clothes.
The documentary dives into what was going on behind the scenes of the brand’s beachy, whitewashed facade, from the toxic work environment to the brand’s contribution to the fast fashion industry.
Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion is directed by Eva Orner and produced by Jonathan Chinn, Simon Chinn and Eva Orner.