Then: Members of the Hippie movement, aka our DIY forbearers, took psychedelic patterns and colors to a whole new level with tie-dye. The often mind-entrancing effect and vibrant colors make it hard to see this trend in any other time period.

Now: As a craft project, tie dye fits perfectly into the recent DIY and Pinterest craze. Tie dyed jeans and maxi dresses are no longer a Halloween costume, but rather a groovy pattern that lives up to our generation’s idea of boho-chic. Tie dye has also been spotted on the runway from Versace in Milan and in VEDA’s Fashion Week presentation in New York.