Tie-dye is making a comeback. Some experts say this could be a response to the current political climate.
In the 1960s, tie-dye was seen as a symbol of the counterculture and a way to express freedom and individuality.In its heyday in the 1960s, tie-dye was seen as a symbol of the counterculture, a way to escape from the strict social norms of the 1950s and express freedom and individuality.
"In the Trump era when right-wing politics is so loud, I think tie-dye can be viewed as a peaceful, but defiant protest against conservatives," R13 denim founder Chris Leba recently toldHe added:"There are a lot of similarities in terms of the backdrop then and now. In the 60s, we had Nixon in the White House with students protesting against the conservative right. Now we have Trump in the White House with women, immigrants and the LGBQ community fighting for their rights.
The #MeToo movement has been one of the leading influences in fashion over the past two years. It initially saw designers turn to darker, more somber shades. Allday said that #MeToo changed the face of fashion and subsequently brought a more daring and free-spirited approach to design. Tie-dye is reflective of this, she said, a sign of"putting the trauma of recent events in the industry behind us."
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