Move over tie-dye, because another colouring technique is making a big Spring Summer splash. The watercolour effect, featuring a more subdued ombre gradation reminiscent of soft paint spillages, is transforming garments into a spectrum of artistic patterns. We see it at Ferragamo, in a spillage of reds and oranges, and also at Peter Do, where sunset-inspired gradients are painted on the clothes. Talk about life imitating art – this is fashion’s way of offering a sense of optimism for the current season, and it’s pretty hard to miss.
