DIY summer 2022 fashion trends to try at home

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Chic tie-dye alternatives

The technique doesn’t really need an introduction. Tying a knot in your simple white t-shirt or a scarf and dipping it colour of choice might be the easiest way to start exploring this trend. You can, of course, create the concoction as per the materials available at home; from dyeing paints to vegetable dyes, everything works.  Embraced by the likes of Gigi Hadid, Jhanvi Kapoor, this might help you explore a whole spectrum of hues for the coming summer.

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Engage in some easy up-cycling options

We are sure there are old denim pieces, ribbons a whole lot of sequins and beads in every fashion aficionados drawer.  Well, it is time to pull them out and start cutting, sewing, glueing and patching things up to create something interesting. Be it a Pero-inspired denim jacket, or a ruffled summer dress or attaching ribbon flowers to your white sneakers, there is so much that you can do.

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Wearable art

Hand painting techniques are a part of India’s rich fashion history and just like tie-dye the options are a-plenty. You can literally treat your outfit like a canvas and get on; think saris or summer-appropriate cotton dresses baring your painted initials, t-shirts with your favourite quotes and your denim jackets with a splatter of colours.  A few tips – spread a parchment paper on your outfit and use an iron to set the colours, also avoid frequently washing these painted outfits.

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Good  old patches

Out of all the DIY fashion ideas this is easiest to practice. Patch-work alone can help you elevate your wardrobe. The trend entails a simple practice, picking up pieces of discarded outfits and putting them together on a base to create a new fresh piece. You can either use recycled materials or create your work of art by patching fabric pieces and embellishing them with sequins and beads.

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Crochet

Inspired by the free-spirited energy of the 1970s, crochet styles were seen on the runways of Bottega Veneta and Fendi, and crochet dresses are all the rage on fashion TikTok.  From tops to bags to hats and even swimwear, this retro trend makes grandmacore look fresh.

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Summer Camp Jewelry

It makes sense that we're experiencing some nostalgia for the carefree summers of our youth, and this trend embodies exactly that. Kitschy-cute and ridiculously easy to make at home, we're seeing a resurgence of summer camp-esque jewelry, complete with plastic pony beads and charms.  For a more luxurious spin on the trend, Martha Calvo has adopted the funky style into her Miami-based jewelry brand.

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Tie-Dye

Also a retro-inspired trend, tie dye was first introduced in the late '60s and thrived in the hippie movement during the early '70s.  Given how simple it is to make at home, the patchy circles and swirls began cropping up during the pandemic as a fun way to pass the time and refresh old clothing. 

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Patchwork Denim

While they require more sewing skills than some other trends, patchwork denim is a sustainable way to upcycle old or thrifted jeans while looking stylish.  They've been worn by the likes of Bella Hadid and Jennifer Lopez, and are a fun way to spice up your run-of-the-mill jeans and T-shirt combo.

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Beaded Phone Chains

Sticking with the Y2K theme, phone chains are popping up everywhere online, adding a touch of childlike fun to our outfits.  Like beaded necklaces, they're easy enough to make at home, or you can buy them from London-based brand String Ting for an Instagram-approved accessory.

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