Fashion is always trying to reinvent itself. “Psychadelic Patterns” by Giovanna Lino
During the pandemic, various fashion trends were revived. One in particular was psychedelic patterns. Inspired by the 70s, this type of print was first popularized by counterculture teenagers in the midst of social and political turmoil. The ‘LSD fabric’ made of colorful lines refers to a ‘hallucinogenic’’ pattern that became the inspiration for other psychedelic shapes, and made it possible for the pattern to be produced quickly and appear as a ‘groovy’ style in movies. These patterns are known for their bold colors, sinuous lines and natural shapes. In 2021, with the use of social media, this style is back in action. Tie dye is one of the most popular psychedelic patterns that has been revived. According to the trend-forecasting company Heuritech, during this Winter season, tie dye trends are expected to increase more than 6% when compared to previous seasons. High end brands, along with local boutiques, have embraced this sense of nostalgia and have created collections based on this style. Brands such as Tom Ford, Collina Strada, Lecavalier, and Raf Simons have embraced the tie dye and other psychedelic prints in their Spring/Summer 2021 collections.
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Lydia Aberra Photograph by Raulph Paul
