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Top Fashion Models with Tattoos - A Reality Check
Mark wrote: Tattooing has a long tradition (and controversy!) in many non-western cultures, as well. I wrote my senior thesis on Japanese woodblock prints of the Edo period (1603-1868), and images of heavily tattooed warriors was a big sub-genre of ukiyo-e. Their interest in tattoos as an aesthetic practice furthermore was influenced by Chinese imagery of the same thematic substance. Not to mention countless tribes throughout the world who use tattooing as a ritual. Jan 24 12 07:26 pm Link I like tattoos, doesn't mean I would shoot a model with crazy, massive colour tattoos all over their body. Tattoos have their interesting factor but at the end of the day, the models that get them are models that have been in the industry for awhile and have "made it". So getting a tattoo now that they are more well known and have a client base they aren't worried about who will hire them if they get a little tattoo. Models have to be smart when going into this industry. You want a tattoo, cool go for it but be ready to get less jobs because you are pretty much a nobody. Why would they hire a nobody with a tattoo when they can hire a nobody without a tattoo and make it less annoying for them when it comes to retouching etc. I'm all for tattoos but people have to be smart and realistic. It's like a 5'6 model saying she wants to do fashion/runway.... NOT going to happen LOL Jan 25 12 03:31 am Link John Fisher wrote: Well... I think that my point was that many fashion models do have tattoos and not automatically a career ender as constantly guaranteed by the glamour/art doomsayer crowd, when giving advise about a segment that they are not part in... Jan 25 12 07:49 am Link op. All fine an dandy. You may hire them. Jan 25 12 07:54 am Link glumpy wrote: Right... Jan 25 12 08:05 am Link Also, if a photographer does not like my tattoos, well tough shit. Don't work with me, the end. I probably wouldn't want to work with someone with that type of mindset anyway. Jan 25 12 08:10 am Link Well, I shot the ads and catalog stuff for Easyrider's Roadware, and if the models DIDN'T have any ink, they was "outta here" . . . That being said, small tats in out of the way spots never seem to be a deterrent, and for specific markets (sk8, urban, surf, bike, motorhead), they're almost a necessity . . . SOS Jan 25 12 08:16 am Link Natasha Ferguson wrote: I like yer tattoos . . . Jan 25 12 08:17 am Link sosdezign wrote: Thanks! Jan 25 12 08:23 am Link udor wrote: An old friend of mine would drive you nuts then. He's been a tattoo artist for over 45 years and hardcore biker for longer. Jan 25 12 11:00 am Link Raquel Rayne wrote: I have been "studying" tattoo history, collecting books... had an anthropological interest in it... and especially about Japanese tattoos. Jan 25 12 11:09 am Link udor wrote: Sorry, I am not very familiar with contemporary Japanese tattoo artists. Jan 25 12 07:59 pm Link noticeably absent from this thread ...contributions from any fashion models who actually have tattoos Jan 25 12 10:30 pm Link Garry k wrote: Unfortunately very few fashion models frequent MM. I would imagine that is why none have chimed in. I know quite a bit with tattoos, but they're all small and in places usually out of plain sight if wearing most wardrobe. Usually the wrist of back of the neck. Jan 25 12 11:52 pm Link Tattoos have been around since ancient times. They aren't going anywhere. They, like swearing and unnatural hair color, are being more widely accepted across the board. This does not a fad make. Fads are things like silly bands. Tattoos have been around long enough that they are a staple if anything. There are people that will get them and people that will not. Just because you do not like them does not mean that they will just go away. Especially when they've always been around and always will be. Funky colored hair, piercings, swearing, tattoos are more widely accepted because people are realizing the way you dress or speak has nothing to do with your moral compass. It's your actions. As for the industry, I have been around fashion for a long time. I've seen newbie models get runway with a half sleeve. It's not about a nobody with or without tattoos. It's about the quality of a portfolio and your walk. Let's face it, industry knows an amazing port accompanied by a flawless walk are few and far between. They aren't gonna pass it up over tattoos. Ability to book jobs with tattoos are going to come down to a few factors: The photographer, the designer, and the agency. If a clothing designer is against tattoos, they will pass you over. If a photographer is against tats they'll pass you over. If an agency is against tats they won't sign you. If they like them, no issue. Let's face it, retouching after or covering with make-up before takes no time. I would think for often than not, it's not going to be an issue in getting paid jobs. Unless the above stated are just completely against them. Generally though, in what is considered an artistic industry, that kind of closed-mindedness is going to be rare. I will say, if you have racist, pro-hate tattoos or something similar, that would probably harm you more than a tattoo itself. Clothing designers don't want a nazi symbol associated with their designs. Probably even if they believed it. Also, copyrighted characters. Winnie the Pooh, Hello Kitty, etc. Marketing 101. Also, Alessandra Ambrosio had tattoos before she got into the industry. For the record. Jan 26 12 05:48 am Link In the Telegraph today, a feature author suggested that the number of tattoos a person has is inversely proportional to their IQ. I lolled. Jan 26 12 07:27 am Link Raquel Rayne wrote: Well... although he is a contemporary, he is one of the last old masters (in his 70's) who is a traditionally trained artist. His designs are based on the old woodblock prints, such as Kuniyoshi etc. The motifs are deeply rooted in Japanese tradition. Jan 26 12 08:19 am Link Garry k wrote: Most of them aren't on MM. Jan 26 12 08:20 am Link Fashion Photographer wrote: Oh the lollery. Yeah. That's hilarious, dude. Jan 26 12 08:22 am Link Garry k wrote: Natasha Ferguson wrote: Not only that... I think some of the fashion models on MM do not participate in the fora (forum participation are only about 1,000 members... my personal guess... maybe completely off), I know a lot of members who never go to the fora at all!!! Jan 26 12 08:57 am Link Fashion Photographer wrote: There were actually research being done about the demographics of who has tattoos and about their educational and income levels... and, lo and behold... they were above average. Jan 26 12 09:00 am Link udor wrote: Just like there's lot of stupid people without tattoos. Jan 26 12 09:11 am Link udor wrote: Garry k wrote: Not only that... I think some of the fashion models on MM do not participate in the fora (forum participation are only about 1,000 members... my personal guess... maybe completely off), I know a lot of members who never go to the fora at all!!! Damnit, stop making sense udor!!!!! Jan 26 12 09:11 am Link Natasha Ferguson wrote: Looking at just the numbers... stupid people without tattoos are countless more than stupid tattooed people... in the 100's of Millions... udor wrote: Natasha Ferguson wrote: Sometimes, I just can't help it! Jan 26 12 10:06 am Link Who cares if a photographer likes or dislikes tattoos, it only matter what the client likes or does not like for their brand. I shoot what I am hired to shoot and ideally don't care whom the client casts for a model; There is a tendency to not want tattoos models, just looking at commercia and advertising ork out their today. Granted it may be totally different based on ones clients. Jan 26 12 10:18 am Link AJScalzitti wrote: Well said! I also want to add the geographic differences and concentration of the market (e.g. NYC has a different concentration of models, clients and agencies... then, let's say a town with population 853 in a less densely populated region). Jan 26 12 10:36 am Link Cross-posting this from another thread: Feb 12 12 06:46 am Link glumpy wrote: As you appear to be extremely confident about how the future will pan out, I wonder if I could trouble you for the UK national lottery numbers for this coming Saturday? A PM will be good as I'd rather have the win to myself, selfish as that might be Feb 12 12 12:36 pm Link Feb 12 12 01:31 pm Link udor wrote: DISCLAIMER: I have no opinion either way on the subject. If anyone wants a tatoo he or she should be free to get it. I have no experience in the subject. I just have two questions as I want to learn. Feb 12 12 02:52 pm Link Another question I have is about the photgraphers. In a fashion show or a major ad campaign, what influence, if any, does the photographer have over the model hired? Either the individual model selected or such things like whether he or she has tatoos? Feb 13 12 08:02 am Link to everyone.............. freedom of speech.. i love my tattoos lol. that is all. i love this forum post... Feb 13 12 12:00 pm Link I think models with tattoos could go far with modelling depending on their talent and work, if a model is really talented and got what it takes then some tattoos won't be a great obstacle, I have had two tattoos since I started modelling and My tattoos appeared in most of my photoshoots, moreover I won the best model of the world and best model of Turkey years ago. Feb 17 12 09:15 am Link Its funny. I was looking on google for models with tattoos and i saw this i am glad to know that there are many models with tattoos because i have tattoos and am working on building a career in modeling. i honestly feel like if your work is great and its something your really passionate about some tattoos wouldnnt really effect the model getting work. Though there are photographers out there who wouldnt agree . Dec 15 12 09:33 pm Link veypurr wrote: Tee hee! Oh I love this one. Sarcasm can be fun. Dec 16 12 08:26 am Link Interesting, Udor.... And I, too, have seen models with tattoos on the runway, in shoots, ect. I still feel that it is up to the casting call, the clothing designer, the runway coordinator(s). As a tattooed model, I have been blessed with a list of designers that were happy to have me collaborate with them, on a runway as well as in editorial form. I have also come across the photographer or designer that won't budge from their personal preference and take on a tattooed model for ANYTHING. It's not status, it's no expertise, its to the individual(s). Dec 17 12 01:46 pm Link Tattoos like modeling and photography are a form of expression. I find it funny how many people in the industry don't see it that way. *shrug* Dec 17 12 01:52 pm Link Jojo West wrote: *claps* +1000 ...agreed, Jojo! Dec 17 12 04:09 pm Link |