ANGEL HIGHS
FROM THE CATWALKS TO THE HIGH STREET, TIE-DYE IS THE BIGGEST PRINT TREND OF THE SEASON, SAYS KATIE WRIGHT
POPULARISED during the heyday of the hippies back in the sixties and seventies, tie-dye has made a massive comeback lately, becoming the hottest print trend of the summer.
That doesn’t mean you have to get to work with rubber bands and Dylon to create your own multicoloured T-shirts, however (unless you want to, of course) because the high street is teeming with stylish tie-dye pieces.
It’s a trend that started last year, with the likes of Prada and Proenza Schouler bringing surfer girl style to their runways, with pastel-hued T-shirt dresses and multicoloured jackets paired with frayed denim shorts.
Fast forward a year and the SS20 catwalks are awash with tie-dye, from Versace’s uber-bright jackets and tops, to Stella McCartney and Isabel Marant’s faded denim designs.
If it’s saturated shades you’re after, there’s plenty to choose from on the high street.
Tie-dye beachwear and swimwear looks cool whether you’re going abroad or sunbathing on staycation, while denim is the natural partner of the happy hippie print.
For a more grown-up take on the trend, limit your colour palette to muted tones like khaki, grey or black and white, and opt for more sophisticated styles – a tie-dye midi skirt looks chic when teamed with a simple white tee or racerback body top and block-heeled sandals.
Here’s our pick of the best tie-dye pieces on the high street... * Prices correct at time of going to print. Offers while stocks last
Pleated tie-dye skirt, £77.40, was £129, Karen Millen (other items stylist’s own)
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