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Throughout time, tattoos have been a way to express the wearer\u2019s identity\u2014whether they belonged to an ancient tribe or want a portrait of their beloved puppy. In contrast, while clothing can be an expression of a person\u2019s own personal style, the world of \u201cfashion\u201d has often been seen as a reflection of the broader society, including its preferences and aesthetics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it\u2019s not an obvious connection, these two realms have come to influence each other in profound ways, showing that artists across all different mediums pay attention to one another<\/em> and pull inspiration and influence from so many different places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article will delve into this give-and-take dynamic that these two worlds have and what it means within the broader cultural framework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n There are a lot of contributing factors when it comes to tattooing\u2019s influence in the fashion industry. Much like our fashion choices today, the earliest tattoos were a way to communicate a person\u2019s societal standing, personal history, and life journey. For example, ancient Polynesian cultures used tattoo to portray a person\u2019s lineage and personal achievements. Additionally, traditional Japanese tattooing often portrayed popular myths and motifs that the wearer believed reflected their own personal growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In both of these examples, you can see the use of \u201cflow,\u201d which tattoo artists use to define the way a tattoo sits on the body – an aspect so important that it is among the first lessons they get when learning how to tattoo<\/a>. Especially with larger tattoos like these, the general linework and movement of the piece flows along the person\u2019s musculature, accenting their body, as if the tattoo belonged there all along. You can probably detect the strong parallel between this principle and the thought process of clothing design, meant to accentuate a person\u2019s body effortlessly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, when you look at more modern tattoos in the 20th century, tattoos were primarily considered \u201crebellious.\u201d Most people who got tattoos were on the outskirts of society like sailors and bikers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And while tattoos were considered countercultural, influential figures in fashion took notice, finding something in the raw, authentic appeal of tattoos that was worthy of being shared with a broader audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, well-known designers like Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen, known for their eagerness to push boundaries, embraced tattoo the use of tattoo art in their designs. Gaultier\u2019s 1994 “Les Tatouages” collection, for instance, featured garments printed with tattoo designs, very clearly creating a bridge between fashion and body art in a way that hadn\u2019t been seen yet. Tattoos could be considered \u201cchic.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the same way we see designers pulling inspiration from tattoos, we can see the tattoo world following the fashion industry\u2019s lead, turning tattoos into fashion accessories when it comes to choosing different tattoo placements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, the demand for delicate collarbone tattoos has exploded, as artists and clients alike have found that much like a well-chosen necklace, a collarbone tattoo can highlight the grace of the neck and shoulders, adding a layer of sophistication to any outfit.<\/p>\n\n\nTattoos as Early Fashion Statements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fashion-Forward Tattoo Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n