Tie dye is no longer a vintage style.
The colorful print is making a major comeback, and it’s all because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those aren’t the only reasons people are reaching for the dye, though.
Many people are finding the act of tie dyeing therapeutic.
The fashion can also give people a sense of community in this time ofsocial distancing.
We have a sense of belonging."
Behavioral psychologist Carolyn Mair explained that tie dye helps people “blend in and yet stand out simultaneously.”
For those who were around in the 60s and 70s, tie dye is also nostalgic.
He added, “Nostalgia doesn’t just make people feel happier.
It makes them feel more connected, energized, and motivated.”
