Tatcessories

Focus turns from tattoos' rebelliousness to its permanence

Implications - Tattoos, once considered rebellious, have now become the norm, causing businesses to look at these permanent designs in a new light. Tattoos are becoming more like accessories, and consumers now have the option of adorning their necklines, wrists and fingers with more permanent designs that don’t need to be changed every day. Despite the allure of new fashion and accessories each season, more individuals are now looking for permanence as a simpler means of accessorizing.

Trend Themes

  1. Permanent Tattoo as an Accessory — Tattoos are shifting from a symbol of rebellion to a form of personal permanent accessory.
  2. Temporary Tattoos as Fashion Statement — Temporary tattoos are becoming a fashion statement and an affordable way to show brand loyalty.
  3. Luxury Temporary Tattoo — Luxury temporary tattoos made of real gold and platinum empower people to experience the luxury branding of fashion, embracing elements of quality.

Industry Implications

  1. Personal Care Industry — Businesses can capitalize on the shift of tattoos from rebellion to a form of personal permanent accessory to develop new personal care products.
  2. Fashion Industry — Fashion Industry can create new fashion items such as wedding rings tattoo, luxury temporary tattoos, and other temporary tattoos to cater to new needs.
  3. Luxury & Custom Tattoo Industry — The Luxury and Custom Tattoo industry can innovate and cater to people's needs; these tattoos range from wedding date numerals to intricate temporary tattoos made of 24K gold.
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6 Featured, 50 Examples:
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Date Range:
Jul 09 — Apr 11
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Featured Examples

Wedding Ring Tattoos
Wedding Ring Tattoos
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Wedding ring tattoos are a great alternative for people prone to losing jewelry. I guess they’d be a stellar idea for superstitious people who believe letting your ring drop, or forgetting to put it on… MORE
Chanel Tattoos
Chanel Tattoos
'Les Trompe L'Oeil de Chanel' Temporary Skin Art Brings Ink to High Fashion
Temporary tattoos are no longer just fun for little kids. Chanel has decided to launch Les Trompe L’Oeil de Chanel Temporary Skin Art, a line of temporary tattoos based on designs created by Peter Philips… MORE
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Shark VS Bear Captures a Crazy Hipster Lifestyle
I wonder what inspired Shark vs Bear to take up that particular alias. Whatever the reason, the name definitely goes well with his crazy, hipster photography portfolio. Based in Toronto, Canada, Shark… MORE
Celeb Temporary Ink
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Rock Out Like a Biker With Beyonce for Dereon Tattoos
Beyonce for Dereon Tattoos recently shot a Fall 2010 campaign in high fashion and rocker style. The looks in the fall campaign were edgy and sophisticated, as the design of the Dereon tattoos spread all… MORE
Midas Touch Tattoos
Midas Touch Tattoos
'Precious Skin' Blings Out Your Skin with Temporary 24K Gold Tattoos
If you're looking for that one-of-a-kind temporary tattoo experience, you may want to check out 'Precious Skin' gold tattoos. Embracing the elements of luxury and quality, the fashion-conscious tattoo… MORE
Temporary Chain Tattoos
Temporary Chain Tattoos
Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Takes Cues from Chanel
A continuation of Chanel's Spring/Summer 2011 exploration of temporary inks, Giorgio Armani's Spring Summer/2011 collection picks up the baton. Sending male models down the catwalk with oversized chain… MORE

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