Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are joined by Costume Designer, Karla Stevens Flanigan to discuss Season 2 Episode 15, “The Mallpisode.”  Karla gives insight into how she became a costume designer and how Warner Brothers approached her to create a line of clothing inspired by The OC. She discusses what details she put into dressing certain characters and how the explosions of the Ugg boots came about, thanks to The OC.  Rachel talks about her one memory from filming this episode and it may involve Brad Pitt. Hear about their deep love for McDonald’s Breakfast. Melinda discusses how she really felt about the Porn Identity and of course Julie’s iconic style. What happens in the mall, stays at the mall!  The Mallpisode Synopsis: Ryan is heartbroken over Lindsay and Seth convinces him to join Summer and Marissa at the mall as a way to distract himself. But when the “Fantastic Foursome” gets locked in the mall, old feelings emerge for Marissa as she and Ryan spend time together after a long time apart. Seth and Summer bicker over a postcard sent by Zach. Meanwhile, we meet Carter, a publisher sent to help work on Newport Living. Julie is blackmailed when a blast from her past, Lance, shows up asking for money or he releases a porno she was in! Sandy and Caleb team up to help find a symbolic ring for Kirsten after hers is lost. Or so we thought.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices