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Body Mod 2.0

Body modifications as a reflection of flowering cultural diversity

Implications - Anatomical alterations and offbeat body modifications are becoming more socially acceptable, mirroring a shift in societal views on cultural diversity. For the same reason, socially provocative and unconventional ads, packaging, and products are being considered admissible, current and in-demand.
Trend Themes
1. Individuality Through Body Modification - Consumers are resorting to body augmentation in order to express their individuality.
2. Unconventional Ads and Products - Socially provocative and unconventional ads, packaging, and products are being considered admissible, current and in-demand.
3. Tattoos as Keepsakes - Consumers often adorn themselves with tattoos as a keepsake for memorable and important milestones.
Industry Implications
1. Body Modification Industry - The body modification industry could tap into the trend of individuality and offer unique customization options for their clients.
2. Advertising Industry - The advertising industry can explore unconventional and socially provocative ads to captivate their audience.
3. Tourism and Merchandise Industry - As tattoos become more popular keepsakes, the tourism and merchandise industry can offer region-specific merchandise or any other sort of memento for consumers.
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6 Featured, 44 Examples:
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Featured Examples

Unique Wing Tattoos
Unique Wing Tattoos
from Eagle Wing Tattoos to Life Sized Human Butterfly Wings
We've seen angel wing tattoos and butterfly tattoos, but this gallery looks at some more unique wing tattoos such as phoenix, fairy and eagle tattoos. While we've also included more mainstream body art… MORE
'Thank You' Tattoos
'Thank You' Tattoos
The Newest Lady Gaga Tattoo Represents Tokyo Love
The glamorous life of Gaga has Stephanie Germanotta jet-setting around the world in her outrageous creations, and sometime between stirring up controversy and playing to the masses, the "Poker Face" star… MORE
Manga Tattoos
Manga Tattoos
Japanese Cartoon Ink, from Super Heroes to Cute Anime Faces
We've seen everything from Patrick Swayze tattoos to braille tattoos, so manga tattoos really don't seem that far fetched; in fact, with the popularity of Japanese cartoons, it's surprising we don't see… MORE
Painful Mouth Piercings
Painful Mouth Piercings
Getting Your Uvula Pierced is the Next Big Thing
If you thought armpit piercings would hurt, then you haven’t seen the pictures from the gallery above yet. These uvula piercings seem to be the most painful piercing experience you could put your body… MORE
Body Mod Records
Body Mod Records
Jeremy Stroud Gets 1,197 Piercings in One Day
Jeremy Stroud fell short of his goal of having 2000 piercings in one day. But he still set a record for getting the ultimate body mod: 1,197 piercings. Tyson Turk took five ours to insert 800 needles into… MORE
Magnetic Vision
Magnetic Vision
Subdermal Body Mods by Russ Foxx Give Unusual 6th Sense
Canadian body modification guru Russ Foxx helps individuals who would like to experience another dimension of awareness. “Magnetic Vision” is imbued in his subjects through the sub-dermal implantation… MORE

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