Definition
A bleaching and dyeing technique applied to denim and other cotton fabrics that creates a mottled, faded, or tie-dye-like appearance with irregular light and dark patterns; a dominant denim style in the 1980s.
Example Usage
My acid wash jeans had that perfect worn-in look without actually being worn.
Origin
Developed as a manufacturing technique in the 1980s to achieve a vintage, distressed aesthetic; became a signature look of '80s fashion.
Fun Fact
Acid wash was considered the height of fashion in the 1980s but fell out of favor for decades, though it periodically resurges as part of retro fashion cycles.
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