Definition
The transition can occur in the yarn, during dyeing, printing, knitting or through material layering. It usually runs more continuously than tie-dye or dip-dye effects.
In simple words
A vertical gradient can lead the eye up or down, a horizontal gradient can divide the body into color zones. What matters is where the strongest brightness or saturation is. Hard stripes between the steps weaken the typical flowing effect.
What to pay attention to
- Check where the lightest, darkest or most intense area on the body is.
- When making sets, pay attention to whether the seam lines continue in a meaningful way.
- Keep accessories quieter if the gradient is already the focus.
Common misconceptions
Ombre is not automatically tie-dye. What is characteristic is a targeted, usually gentle transition instead of irregular reserve patterns.
ESKYNA mnemonic
Ombré draws the eye into movement through color - the direction of the gradient determines the effect.