# Musical Semi-Permanent Tattoos Gorillaz & Inkbox Collaborated on Skin-Safe, Waterproof Tattoos By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-04-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semipermanent-tattoos References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inkbox-teams-up-with-legendary-virtual-band-gorillaz-to-launch-new-semi-permanent-tattoo-collection-301534705.html) & [inkbox](http://inkbox.com/our-story) The latest partnership from semi-permanent tattoo brand Inkbox is in collaboration with virtual band Gorillaz and the 15-piece collection shares a mix of old-school and present-day imagery to speak to new and diehard fans alike. The new collection offers a look back upon the iconic band's 20-year adventure, and this partnership unites the values shared by both parties, namely self-expression, spontaneity, and individuality. In the collection, fans will find designs that depict each band member – Murdoc, Noodle, 2D and Russel – as well as popular logos and symbols. These semi-permanent tattoos feature Inkbox's patented For Now Ink, which mimics the look and feel of a real tattoo but offers a fraction of the cost and commitment, since it lasts for just one to two weeks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebproducts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Semi-permanent Tattoos:** The trend towards temporary tattoos offers businesses the opportunity to provide affordable body art experiences with lower commitment and the ability to customize designs for seasonal or limited-edition collections. - **Celebrity Collaborations:** Celebrity partnerships, particularly with established brands, create unique and in-demand products that target a specific audience and offer opportunities for cross-promotion and joint marketing efforts. - **Virtual Band Merchandise:** Collaborations with virtual bands and artists provide opportunities to tap into fan bases that span the globe and collaborate on exclusive merchandise and collections, even in the absence of live events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Brands within the beauty and personal care industry can incorporate semi-permanent tattoos as part of their product offering or collaborate with tattoo brands to provide affordable and customizable body art experiences. - **Entertainment and Music:** Collaborating with virtual bands and artists within the entertainment industry, such as Gorillaz, presents opportunities to create and market unique merchandise and experiences that cater to a specific fan base. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel brands can partner with tattoo brands to create limited-edition collections that cater to the growing trend towards customizable and affordable body art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tattooed Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlotl-by-inkbox.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Punk Band-Inspired Vodka Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-originals.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glowing-garden-tattoo-sheet.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md)