Tattoos: An Evolving Accessory?
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Fashion has always embarked in phenomenal, innovative creations throughout the years. The design, fabric, colour, and style all are major components when creating a look, but when the time comes to showcase the final product, the accessory becomes the most important item to finalize the piece.
Accessories can be labeled as anything from a chain necklace, to a slim bracelet; hoop earrings, chunky boots and so on. Although more recently, the most popular accessory sought out by fashion and beauty industries now are tattoos.
Tattoos have begun to make a name for themself, becoming widely popular amongst millions of people today. I’m sure one of us either has a tattoo or two, hidden or exposed for all to see, or at least knows someone who has one. It’s becoming the new norm: tattoos are no longer being considered taboo or disreputable, as it once was in the past. Now, it’s become a form of self-expression; your body can be used as a canvas to express who you are as an individual in this world.
The fashion industry has captivated this trend and begun to utilize their models’ personal tattoos to vitalize their pieces. It has made a tangible impact in the showcase of it all. Tattoos are appealing to the eyes of those who follow fashion, or even don’t; by combining the two forms of art together the designer creates a beautiful, desirable vision.
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Of course, the influencers being the main representation in this form of accessorizing are known to the world as celebrities, athletes and models. To name a couple, David Beckham’s underwear ad for H&M and Cara Delevingne’s ads for Chanel and Rimmel. Fashion and beauty campaigns have focused their attentions on their tattoos, exposing their art, and their individuality helps to form a connection with its consumers and society. It adds a little more personal touch to the creation, thus making tattoos an important accessory in present-day fashion.
I am not saying to get a tattoo for this sake or that you need one for an accessory, just enjoy the beauty of it when you do see it. It’s different, new, and exciting. Tattoos have been known to influence the fashion world many times before and I think it will continue to do so in the future. Its first known presence debuted in haute couture on body dresses created by Issey Miyake, in his 1971 tattoo collection. It’s interesting how its evolved in so many ways in the fashion. It definitely provides the accent needed as an accessory.
Colleen Moore
Colleen is a second-year student in the professional writing program at Algonquin College. She enjoys reading, old school zombie movies, family game nights and currently found a new passion for poetry. She is either busy doing assignments or playing Mario party with her daughter on the weekends.
