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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Tie-Dye is On the Ups

Posted by Kamala Puligandla on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Tie dye is officially back!! I know what you’re envisioning: a greying, long-haired Jerry Garcia in an over-sized, swirled t-shirt. But not to worry, the Grateful Dead was just the early beginnings of tie dye, and it only gets better. While you can always find the usual hippie-dippy tie-dyed dresses and skirts, it's the current tie-dyed jeans phenomenon that really stands out.

Tie-dyed denim has been popping up all over the place: on Gwen Stefani, on Victoria Beckham, on Kate Moss in French Vogue and in Diesel's spring/summer collection. I think of it as a softer, more blooming version of acid-wash. It’s edgy, but still lightens up denim for the summer. And though you may be skeptical at first, it will grow on you. Tie-dye is just plain fun!

For those who favor elastic-waisted pants (and who doesn’t sometimes?), tie-dyed leggings are also out there, offered by American Apparel ,Urban Outfitters and other purveyors of hip fashion trends.

Look at these specimens of attractive tie-dyed denim and tell me you don't want a pair:

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Gwen Stefani in Current/Elliott tie-dyed jeans.

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Victoria Beckham in Balmain tie-dyed denim.

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Please, just say 'No' to tie-dye!

Posted by Kristin Bell on May 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM | Report this comment

Colorless tie-dye. Cool!

Posted by Will Radik on May 28, 2009 at 9:24 PM | Report this comment

Think tie-bleaching would work?

Posted by Will Radik on May 28, 2009 at 9:25 PM | Report this comment

I don't think these things constitute as tie dye. They are bleached out, there is no dye added to them.

Posted by alasrotas on May 29, 2009 at 11:46 PM | Report this comment

umm did it ever go out?

Posted by jacksonthedog on May 31, 2009 at 11:26 AM | Report this comment

If yall wanna see some cool tie dyes check out http://www.madebyhippies.com

Peace!

Posted by madebyhippies on June 2, 2009 at 12:42 PM | Report this comment

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