Tie-dye seems to have earned itself the title of “the biggest trend of the season” before summer has even begun. Celebrities like Gigi Hadid and Kylie Jenner are embracing the psychedelic swirls, not only choosing the print for their Coachella outfits but also for manicures. Luxury fashion houses and streetwear labels alike are also capitalizing on the trend, with Prada splattering its apparel and coveted handbags with the pattern, and Stussy coloring its T-shirts and hiking vests in a similar manner.
The great thing about tie-dye is that you can easily achieve the look by dyeing your own garments, whether old or thrifted, at home. With the help of Vancouver-based designer Tamara Grunberg, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to tie-dye your clothing in three different ways: using coffee as natural, sustainable dyes, submerging-and-dyeing and direct dyeing. If you’re ready to hop on the bandwagon, consider trying your hand at these simple, fun and inexpensive DIY methods.
Watch the tutorial below for detailed instructions and supplies you’ll need for tie-dyeing your clothing. To connect with Tamara, make sure you follow her on Instagram.
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Teresa LamPhotographer
Tianna FranksVideographer
Briggs OgloffHair/Makeup
Becca RandleModel
Tamara Grunberg, Jasha Vincent