By Tania Leslau
Even from a young age, Kaia Gerber鈥檚 penchant for statement fashion was evident.
On Wednesday, the 23-year-old model took to social media to wish her older brother Presley a happy birthday, sharing a series of sweet throwback images of the two as children on the beach.
The images depicted a young Kaia sporting cropped tie-dye trousers in a playful pink and cream colourway, which had been paired with a snug hoodie in a stone hue. She was joined by her big brother on the sandy swathes of their native Malibu, who also donned a chunky knit hoodie and cropped trousers in a tartan print. Both children braved UGG boots for their oceanside outing.
Other snaps included in Kaia鈥檚 celebratory post showcased the two riding horses, with a young Kaia opting for pale jodhpurs, riding boots and a pink graphic T-shirt.
The Chanel poster-girl captioned the heartfelt carousel: 鈥渉appy birthday to my best friend and forever party. thanks for everything you鈥檝e taught me @presleygerber.鈥
Considering her mother is the legendary Cindy Crawford, Kaia鈥檚 eye for historical trends comes as no surprise whatsoever.
Tie-dye has a long-standing history in fashion. The design emerged from ancient textile traditions, but it surged into popular culture during the 1960s.
Embraced by the hippie movement, the technique became a symbol of psychedelic self-expression, leaning into the anti-war ‘peace and love’ zeitgeist of the period.
Easy and affordable to recreate at home with vibrant dyes and twisted fabrics, it epitomised anti-consumerist DIY spirit and countercultural style, naturally becoming a symbol of bohemian style.
The style picked up again in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, which left the world stuck within the confines of their homes. Armed with Amazon-ordered tie-dye kits, crafty individuals turned to their old T-shirts and jumpers, reinvigorating their previously plain staples with a touch of kooky colour.