Gone are the days when tie-dye equalled D.I.Y. The multi-hued effect is making its mark in many of this spring's retro-inspired collections, adorning everything from sneakers to wallpaper. Emilio Pucci's floaty, floor-length gown transformed Naomi Campbell into a haute hippie on the catwalk, while rag & bone's striking skinny jeans and Jérôme Dreyfuss's chic backpack offer decidedly modern takes on the Dead Head look. Just be sure to pair your groovy gradations with subtle accents. The key is to be forward-looking, not a throwback.
La Rivera skinny jean, $255 through www.rag-bone.com.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Radiant Magenta, $41 at Sephora (www.sephora.com)
A floor-skimming, multi-coloured tie-dye dress from the Emilio Pucci spring 2015 collection.
Savine vinyl wallpaper, £88.99 ($169) per roll through www.fabricsandpapers.com
Raquel Allegra tie-dye T-shirt, $576 through www.farfetch.com
Printed triangle bralette, $24 through www.freepeople.com
Florent leather backpack by Jérôme Dreyfuss, $845 through www.net-a-porter.com
Vans Authentic Tie Dye sneakers, $65 at Boathouse (www.boathouse.com)
Starburst magenta merino wool shawl, $195 through www.virginiajohnson.com.