# DIY Film-Dye Sets The Photo Fabric Dye Kit is Made for Hipsters By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-fabric-dye-kit References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5860291/photo-fabric-paint-is-tie) & [photojojo](http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/photo-fabric-dye/) Tie-dyeing may have experienced a brief comeback earlier this year, and the Photo Fabric Dye Kit is now here to take its place. More for hipsters than hippies, it essentially recreates vintage, [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adizero-evo-sl-gsnk)-like graphics right onto t-shirts. A DIY project, the process is very similar to both tie-dying and screen printing. Of course, a person would have to be more than just a photographer at heart since the Photo Fabric Dye Kit uses the negatives from film cameras as a basis for the images. Considering that [lomography and other popular film cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-kodacolor-film) are totally in style right now, it won't take much for the Photo Fabric Dye Kit to find its niche among creative individuals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Photo-dyeing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a photo-dyeing kit that allows users to create custom patterns and designs using their own digital photos. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a clothing line that combines vintage-inspired designs with modern technology, such as incorporating Instagram-like graphics onto t-shirts. - **Analog Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new products or services that cater to the growing interest in analog photography, such as film camera rentals or a film development subscription service. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and traditional fashion to create unique clothing items that appeal to the modern consumer. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative products and services that bridge the gap between analog and digital photography for a new generation of photographers. - **Crafts and DIY:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create DIY kits and tools that empower individuals to explore their creativity, such as photo fabric dye kits for personalized clothing projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Imaging Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-retrova.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Analog Photo Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vint.md) - [Reimagined Tie Dye Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-collection.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Single-Use Photography Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/later-cam.md) - [Color-In Photo Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-camera-concept.md) - [Eco-Friendly Denim Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dye.md) - [Digital Film Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-back-film.md)