It is not uncommon for long-forgotten trends from the last century to make a comeback – including the psychedelic tie-dye technique, known as batik for short. But in contrast to the past, the colorful patterns are (often) no longer made in-house, but can be purchased in numerous shops.
Colorful batik patterns were already in vogue in 2023. And this year too, you can see the pastel-colored looks behind many shop windows of popular fashion brands – or in numerous online shops. The bright colors exude the right feeling and bring a certain lightness. Whether dresses or swimwear, T-shirts or leggings, skirts or shorts: the popular batik trends are once again conquering the world’s catwalks. Which looks will be popular in 2024 is listed below.
Tie-dye patterns: These are the tie-dye trends for 2024
1. Bold colors
Even if classic batik trends are usually colorful, they are Trending in 2024. The minimalist looks look elegant and fashionable at the same time. But don’t worry: pastel-colored tie-dye looks are of course still popular: whether , or – anything that is fun is allowed. And even bright colors – especially pink and yellow – are in demand this season.
2. Classic patterns
Nothing has changed this year : Frayed circles, narrow or wide adorn pretty much every piece of clothing – and that’s a good thing. After all, they are the result of the special , i.e. binding and dyeing textiles. The classic patterns last set new trends in the 90s and will probably do so again in 2024.
3. Lightweight materials
Since we increasingly wear short clothing in the warm months, most tie-dye trends come in light materials: thin fabrics such as are particularly popular or on the other hand, water-resistant textiles are usually used for swimwear – for example or nylon, like this one the Floerns brand.
How to combine the batik patterns correctly
Due to the many colors and patterns, a tie-dye look can quickly bring unrest into an outfit. For this reason, you will find the most important dos and don’ts here:
- Combine tie-dye patterns with subtle colors. For example, if you wear a bright top, a pair of simple shorts would go with it. If you choose a colorful dress, the knitting can be in light colors (preferably one that can also be found on the dress). Always ensure a balanced mix.
- If you rely on a combination of tie-dye patterns and basics for your outfit, that doesn’t mean that your accessories have to be simple too. Quite the opposite: whether it’s jewelry, a bag or shoes – you’re welcome to use bright colors, which ideally can also be found in the batik look.
- However, a wild mix of different patterns is not really fashionable and an absolute no-go. In other words, do not wear tie-dye looks in combination with textiles that have dots or dashes, lines or circles on them. Unfortunately, this usually makes the whole outfit seem far too intrusive and restless.
Source: Stern
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
