Thursday, September 16, 2010

then and now – vintage space dye and modern space dye

What is space dying?

Space dyeing is a technique used to give yarn a unique, multi-colored effect. While a typical skein of yarn is the same color throughout, a skein of space dyed yarn is two or more different colors that typically repeat themselves throughout the length of the yarn. Space dyed yarn is sometimes referred to as dip dyed yarn.

You can read more about space dying here from wiseGEEK where I found the above definition -

NOW

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Space Dye T-shirt   USD 36.00   Surf Fanatics

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Space Dye Tank Dress   USD 69.99   Bebe

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Space Dye Sweater Tunic   Euro 76.36   Free People

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Sleeveless Belted Dye Dress USD 20.70   GoJane

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Yigal Azrouel   Space Dye Cardigan   USD 920.00   Ssense

Here is how a pro wears it on the street -

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photo from The Daily Mail - Jessica Alba in a space dye cardigan sweater 

THEN

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Vintage 70’s Cardigan   USD 45.00 OBO   Bonanzle

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70’s Space Dye Hoodie Sweater    USD 32,50   Etsy

Ships to US only

This one is so mind boggling I feel like we need to see it again -

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Wow. It just feels so happy.

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Vintage Berry Space Dye Sweater   USD 17.00   Etsy  

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Here’s the one we saw yesterday from Top Shop -

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Space Dye Tee By Boutique    £30.00   Top Shop

If you would like to see some outfits made with this top please go here.