Get ready to say ‘rad’, ‘gnarly’ and ‘siiiick’ on the regular because tie-dye is taking off (again) and suddenly we’re feeling cooler than the splashback from a shorepound.

Still from The Simpsons
Just kidding, well, at least about the lingo...
No need to rehearse your surf slang or throw up shakas left, right and centre, because the new wave of psychedelic tie-dye tees and acid wash accessories are for everyone and every occasion – Beyoncé wore hers on holiday, Justin Bieber took his to church, and Alex Dyson spun THE ICONIC Laundromat decks in his at Splendour in the Grass this year, pictured below.
Alex Dyson at THE ICONIC Laundromat, Splendour in the Grass 2019.

Alex Dyson at THE ICONIC Laundromat, Splendour in the Grass 2019.
You’ll still find classic Californian-coast references in the form of matching party shirt and short combos, surfwear and festival-ready bucket hats and bumbags, but you’ll also notice the trend dip into a more luxe market, particularly for women.
Image thanks to @christopher_esber via Instagram.
Expect marbling and day-dreamy watercolour prints to seep into your satin camisole and slip dress collection, as well as evening outfits, like the Christopher Esber silk shirt and matching skirt pictured above.
This trip is only just beginning, so sit back and surrender your style to the tie-dye trend.