How to Shibori Tie-Dye (Itajime Method)

We have collaborated with RSVP Gallery to bring you a series of video tutorials showcasing various shibori techniques. In addition, we have created a curated collection of custom neon color formulas inspired by the iconic signage featured in their boutique.

Founded in 2009 by Don C and Virgil Abloh, RSVP Gallery has been a driving force at the intersection of streetwear, high fashion and pop culture. Offering merchandise that doubles as art, RSVP serves as a luxury boutique/art gallery, displaying and selling pop art and design from around the world.

Short for “Répondez s’il vous plaît” or “please respond”, the name is an invitation for guests to not only visit the space, but participate, get inspired, and respond.

In this video, we show you the Itajime technique, a shape-resist technique that uses positive and negative space to create endless design possibilities. Blocks are used to create pressure to prevent dye from penetrating the fabric. It’s most often used with a pleated accordion fold to create a grid pattern.

The video also features our Indigo shade, which is representative of a traditional shibori design. To see the rest of RSVP Gallery's curated color collection, go the Collaborations' dropdown on the color formulas section of our website.

To celebrate the partnership, RSVP Gallery has a limited supply of shibori tie-dye kits available on their website.