If you often visit sites dedicated to Japanese fashion or you like to browse through magazines like Kera, you surely already know tattoo tights, the latest trend that can be seen on the streets of Harajuku.
What are tattoo tights? As the name implies, they are simple nude tights with prints that give, indeed, a tattoo effect. The designs are extremely varied: it goes from the classic tribals to stars and kittens, from those with guns and garters to those simulating the joints of a doll.
Images from Kera magazine.
Bjd tights from Lockshop, Gun & Submachine tights from Madame Chocolat, Keys and Rocking Horses tights from Madame Chocolat.
Where to buy? If you are lucky enough to be in Tokyo (or you’re going there soon), do not miss Avantgarde, a specialized boutique that offers some of the most original models. As for online purchases, we recommend Madame Chocolat, Spanish shop specializied in Japanese fashion, which has several types of tattoo tights (as well as a great selection of clothes and accessories of your favourite style). If you love the ball jointed doll thights (one of the most original type), you can find them on Lockshop. Do you prefer traditional stores? Do not worry! Apparently, fashion tattoo stockings have arrived in Europe and italian brand Calzedonia has some tattoo tights on their spring catalogue as well!
Images from Calzedonia catalogue.
For DIY lovers, there are also tutorials that suggest you how to create your tattoo tights: you need only sheer tights and fabric markers! Here is one of the videotutorials you can find on Youtube.
And if you’re in the US, you can buy online at http://tattooedtights.com/.
Thank you, Nicki! 😀