A writer calculates how much Marissa Cooper from The O.C. spends in one day, including her designer wardrobe, morning routine, and going to concerts at night.
20 years ago, “The O.C.” high schooler Marissa Cooper, played by Mischa Barton, defined aspirational fashion for millennial girls everywhere when she arrived on campus sporting a different Chanel purse each day. Only, none of them were real.
It’s two decades since the iconic show about affluent Orange County teens debuted. From fashion to music, to wild romance, it was like nothing else – although not every aspect has aged well…
Next week it will be the 20th anniversary of the first episode of The OC, and so we look back on how the costume designer created the style and look of the cult teen show.