Tie-dye has a lot of associations—think Woodstock hippies in the ’60s and My So-Called Life in the ’90s. It’s also become a calling card for beach bums and their wardrobe of travelling trousers. But this year, tie-dye has become the pattern of the pandemic. 

The downside to tie-dye can be looking like you permanently live at Coachella, so avoid bleached denim, dungarees and rose-tinted glasses. Don’t even think about a tie-dye daisy chain crown, and, if in doubt, go for an ombré effect instead of concentric circles that include every colour on the wheel.

Keep scrolling for our edit of the best tie-dye buys that are ripe with ’90s nostalgia and guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

The perfect shibori tie dye matching separates from HINA MIRZA are giving us such cool summer vibes.
This satin scarf is giving us Parisian vibes and we cannot thank LAMA retail enough for this fashion upgrade in our cupboards.
No one beats this breathtaking pastel unicorn kaftan by IMAN SHEIKH BUKHARI. Haven’t seen something this eye pleasing in a long time.
These super cute tie dye bucket hats by FRENZY are perfect for the beach bums.

AMELIA BILAL’s tie dye organza  dupattas are perfect to be paired with a white kurta.
Hands down our favourite button downs by FRECKLES apparel. If you’re looking for a 90’s vibe without doubt these should be your go to.