Psychedelic

aka Acid Fashion, Trippy Style, Psychedelia

established

"Expanding consciousness through color"

Bold, mind-bending aesthetic featuring kaleidoscopic patterns, vibrant colors, and surreal imagery inspired by 1960s counterculture and psychedelic art.

Atmosphere

The sensory world of Psychedelic

Festival grounds, incense smoke, spinning patterns, drum circles, desert sunrises, cosmic connections

Philosophy

Reality is malleable. Colors are frequencies. Consciousness is infinite. Unity through diversity.

Who Lives Here

The character archetypes that embody Psychedelic

The Festival Wanderer

The Cosmic Explorer

The Psychonaut

The Free Spirit

What It Rejects

Psychedelic exists in opposition to:

Conformity

Monochrome living

Rigid thinking

Corporate aesthetics

Daily Rituals

The practices and behaviors that define this way of living

Festival attendance

Tie-dye creation

Flow arts

Consciousness circles

Sunrise ceremonies

Origin

Emerged from 1960s counterculture and psychedelic rock movement, experiencing periodic revivals through rave culture and modern festival fashion.

Era

1960s-Present (Revival peaks: 1990s, 2010s)

Regions

San Francisco, Goa, Berlin, Festival circuits worldwide

Trend Score

69

Key Elements

Key Garments

  • Tie-dye shirts
  • Flared pants
  • Fringe vests
  • Round sunglasses
  • Bandanas
  • Bell sleeves
  • Platform shoes
  • Printed jackets

Silhouettes

  • Flowing
  • Flared
  • Loose

Color Palette

Kaleidoscopic rainbow patterns and vibrant clashes

Primary Colors

Purple
Orange
Green

Secondary Colors

Pink
Yellow
Blue

Accent Colors

Neon
Metallic

Key Brands

Etsy artisans
indiecore
Urban Outfitters
fast-fashionadjacent
Liquid Blue
indiecore

Materials

CottonSilkVelvetSuedeSynthetic blends

Cultural Context

Counterculture expression, consciousness exploration, festival culture, and the visual representation of altered states of mind.

Associated Music

Psychedelic RockTrancePsytranceJam Bands

Core Relationships

Influenced By

Bohemian
Hippie culture
Rave

Influences

1960s counterculture
Grateful Dead
Rave culture
Visionary art

Related Cores

Bohemian
Festival Fashion
Hippie
Last updated: January 17, 2026