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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Lucianne Tonti

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Bright idea how to use dye to refresh your wardrobe - Caught on Camera

A before and after picture of a white outfit that was dyed bright pink for a Mardi Gras parade by Cullachange.
A custom dye job by Cullachange that took an athletics outfit from white to hot pink, ahead of Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade in 2021. Composite: Janelle Hutton

When I think about the concept of a wardrobe refresh, it’s usually framed as a cleanout, taking things to the tailor or adding styles that will complement existing pieces. But there is another way: using dyes to return faded garments to their original hues or change their colour altogether.

From natural dyes to at-home projects, there are solutions to breathe life back into stained and faded garments, though some dye jobs are best left to the professionals.

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