Tie-dye Is Everywhere!

[eloes]

Originally posted by paprika_hiccup@May 29th, 2004 - 12:14 am
I Japanese Shibori dying- you may have seen very old kimonos made through this techniques- such a time consuming process- that can be ruined very easily if an mistake is made. It was even outlawed at one point because it was considered "too luxurious" As if that's even possible!

I love how the tied-up fabric looks llike some sort of jelly fish before it is dyed--

And then it turns out like this - they look like jelly fish, too- amazing. But there are millions are variations- Shibori gallery

That is SO COOL! I especially love the picture of the tied-up fabric.

I can't wait to see the picture of your work!

 

[paprika_hiccup]

One more time- re-sized, and quality downgraded . . .

 

[paprika_hiccup]

Yeah- It worked- the yarn is Xtra fine unspun silk^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I would give you more but my camera will not turn on

I have some pics from photo-shoots that I'll put in the lookbook eventually-

Here is a batik print that I found on my computer from one of my dresses --it is made from small pieces whip-stiched together---

 

[Lena]

thanks for re-posting your work paprica

 

[Tiffany7]

I was wondering if the C&C Kaleidoscope tie dyed short sleeve tee comes in Navy (or like a royal blue & white)?

Ive seen them (online... they dont sell C&C here in boring IN) in fushia/white, yellow/white, turquoise/white & black/white. Im just wondering if maybe the black/white is just showing up on the computer as navy bluish/white?

Also does anyone know of a store that might have the short sleeve black/white or navy/white (if it exists) that I could call to get one from since I cant find one online anywhere?

Thanks for your help.
Tiffany

 

[MayaPapaya9]

The black/white combo actually is more like a dark blue...its not just your computer. I saw them at Nordstroms and Bloomingdale's!

 

[Tiffany7]

Ok thanks. I try & call one of them.

 

[Misako]

So according to my friends' sister, who works with fabrics, tie-dye fabrics have been very popular with designers and should be seen more frequently next season?

I was not inclined to believe her until I started seeing Tie-dye stuff from C&C and Michael Stars...

Examples:

Michael Stars

C&C

I'm hoping this doesn't get big, but apparently some big fashion house bought a bunch of tie-dye fabric from whatever company my friends' sister works for...

I've never been a fan of tie-dye and I really hope this doesn't become "huge"...

What do you all think about the likelihood of this becoming a trend...and if it did...would you wear it?

 

[hollyslookingdry]

Ehhhh tie dye is alright as long as we don't get into crazy rainbow colors. Two complimentary colors can be nice. I really can't say though if I think it'll be a trend.

 

[Misako]

Ok, so this was merged, but the original thread wasn't QUITE what I was referring to - they're talking about Ombre...and I was speaking about err..the more traditional form of tie-die...with all the proper ring or striped patterns, but that's ok.

 

[Lena]

this is our general topic on tie-dye and we are discussing all possible tie-dye techniques. It's so much better to keep all our topics together, keeps FS tidy

I'm consulting a big fabric print/manufacturing company and i will agree with your sister, tie dye is already huge in Europe and will only get bigger -including for winter 04.05-, thanks mainly to Miucia Prada and her obvious love for traditional 'craftmanship' techniques

 

[hollyslookingdry]

I see ombre definately getting big, and then perhaps the more "hippy" tie dye following as a cheaper more identifiable alternative

 

[Meg]

Originally posted by Lena@Aug 29 2004, 08:31 AM
this is our general topic on tie-dye and we are discussing all possible tie-dye techniques. It's so much better to keep all our topics together, keeps FS tidy

I'm consulting a big fabric print/manufacturing company and i will agree with your sister, tie dye is already huge and will only get bigger, thanks mainly to Miucia Prada and her love for traditional 'craftmanship' techniques

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big up!! Gotta love my girl Miuccia. GREAT collection from her for s/s '03. The dip dye is the only way i would wear any sort of 'tie-dye'

 

[brie]

I think tie dye can be really cool when done properly.

I have a navy and white tie dyed skirt that is knee length and a-line and it's really cute with silver sandals and a couple of white camisoles layered.

White by Development also made a tie dyed dress with smocking at the top that I thought was really neat.

I do not like the longer tie dyed skirts or tie dyed ponchos or anything like that, but when the color is kept to a minimum and the pattern isn't too wild, I think it lends a really interesting look.

 

[Misako]

Originally posted by Lena@Aug 29 2004, 03:31 AM
this is our general topic on tie-dye and we are discussing all possible tie-dye techniques. It's so much better to keep all our topics together, keeps FS tidy

I'm consulting a big fabric print/manufacturing company and i will agree with your sister, tie dye is already huge in Europe and will only get bigger -including for winter 04.05-, thanks mainly to Miucia Prada and her obvious love for traditional 'craftmanship' techniques

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I know...I was just afraid it might get lost! LOL. I don't mind at all.

It wasn't my sister, it's my friend's sister, but she predicted it, and I was hoping it wouldn't come true, but it seems she was right! I've never been a fan of (traditional, vaguely hippieish) tie-dye, which is sort of why I'm cringing at the idea of this becoming a trend...to me, it's sort of like the LV Murakami...if this gets big and I see it everywhere, I'll get so sick of it. LOL.

C&C already has a shirt out that I hate...the colours are ghastly.

I loved the Ombre trend, though...but that's a much more subtle form and it's beautiful...not quite so jarring, especially with the colours used with the ombre trend...

 

[Lena]

i saw lots of hippy tie dye while on vacatation and i got two absolutely amazing t-shirts with a strange 'unique' tie-dye technique made in India, i may try to make some pictures of them, since i havent seen this technique around

this C&C t-shirt is really the colours are so flat together , boring

 

[hollyslookingdry]

First rasta, now tie dye....
Are designers just really getting into weed?

Anything based off this has got to be bad

 

[Misako]

Originally posted by hollyslookingdry@Aug 29 2004, 03:52 AM
First rasta, now tie dye....
Are designers just really getting into weed?

Anything based off this has got to be bad

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LOL, I agree. i've always disliked traditional tie-dye...especially the hippie type...unfortunately at my Uni there are quite a few of those on people wandering around everywhere...XP

 

[Lena]

Originally posted by hollyslookingdry@Aug 29 2004, 09:52 AM
Are designers just really getting into weed?

Anything based off this has got to be bad

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you bet they are, mr Galliano seems to be leading the way.

this is certainly NOT the kind of tie-dye the hippies were wearing over here,
this is only for boring office clerks on a wild day

neo-hippies are very radical and tribal , they really have great taste

 

[saad]

ah...so tie-dye's not so dead afterall

i loved the more muted shades of tie-dye from Prada and Sophia

but i also kind of like the one that guys wearing... the green/purple one