# Tattoo-Bearing Gowns Angelina Jolie Shows Off Her Fit Body at the 'Salt' Japan Premiere By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-28 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-japan-premiere References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/27/angelina-jolie-salt-japan_n_660515.html) & [whoissalt](http://www.whoissalt.com/) At the 'Salt' Japan premiere in Tokyo, Angelina Jolie created a whole new meaning to the [classic black dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tag-collection). The mommy of six wore a black gown with a high collar, devilishly high slits and a backless touch that showed off her [many tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-vinyl-lip-stain). She finished off her look with simple black pumps, classy [drop earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line) and a matronly updo. Angelina Jolie certainly knows how to mesh the best of all worlds, changing the classic little black dress to something more contemporary and chic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary Fashion:** The trend of transforming classic designs into more modern and stylish looks, as demonstrated by Angelina Jolie's tattoo-bearing gown. - **Personal Expression:** The trend of using fashion as a form of self-expression, exemplified by Angelina Jolie's display of her tattoos through her gown. - **Alternative Red Carpet Style:** The trend of breaking traditional red carpet fashion norms and embracing unique and unconventional styles, like Angelina Jolie's backless tattoo-bearing gown. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for fashion retailers to cater to the demand for contemporary designs that allow individuals to express their personal style through clothing. - **Tattoo Industry:** Opportunity for the tattoo industry to collaborate with fashion designers and offer customized tattoo-bearing garments for individuals who want to showcase their tattoos. - **Red Carpet Events:** Opportunity for event organizers, designers, and stylists to challenge the traditional norms of red carpet fashion and provide alternative options that allow celebrities to showcase their personal style and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Actress Lip Color Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-ford-runway-lip-color.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Stage Couture Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jisoo-dior.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Tunic-Style Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress.md) - [Actor-Endorsed High-End Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md)