What’s one fashion trend that brings you the most nostalgia?
For me, it’s tie-dye.
When I think of tie-dye, memories of my first internship surface back like it was yesterday.
During my senior year of high school (11 years ago!) I interned at Canteen, a clothing boutique in the town next to mine on Long Island. The owners were a sweet husband-and-wife duo. They ran the store and the downstairs “factory” where all the tie-dye magic was made.
Canteen was the cool girls’ store filled with So Nikki brand sweatsuits, athleisure wear, and accessories. I always begged my mom to take me shopping there for the best tie-dye pieces. I was thrilled for the chance to see just how the store operates and learn the retail ropes.
The art of tie-dying has been around for nearly two thousand years and practiced around the world, according to the book, Tie-Dye: Dye It, Wear It, Share It, by textile artist and designer Shabd Simon-Alexander. What’s wonderful about the technique is that there are countless variations. There’s ombre, circle patterns, dip-dye, the list goes on and each is one-of-a-kind. In America, the colorful trend was worn during the Roaring ‘20s and—most notably—the ‘60s hippie era.
The Best Tie-Dye Pieces to Brighten Your Day
Throughout the years, tie-dye has been seen on the runways from Prada, Stella McCartney, to Chloé. And now, it’s having another moment in the midst of quarantine life.
These days, staying in due to the coronavirus pandemic has made casual clothes and sweats the normal uniform. The best tie-dye pieces from matching sets to spring jackets have been popping up everywhere—online stores and social media alike. This quiet time has been bringing out the creativity of tie-dye lovers of all ages. The act of literally tying up fabric and dying it makes for a DIY activity that’s do-able even in isolation. I haven’t tried it yet but it looks fun.
It’s been over a month since I’ve been back on Long Island from NYC, temporarily staying at the same house I grew up in. It’s been an emotional roller coaster ride, to say the least. To go with my nostalgic mood, I wore a tie-dye pink and white Heurueh jacket for a walk around the block.
I’m wishing, hoping, and praying for the world to heal soon. In the meantime, it’s the little things (like tie-dye pieces) that mean the most.
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