2.26.2010

Couture Ink


It's Friday! Are you as glad as I am that the weekend has finally arrived? I'm pumped to have a couple of days to wind down from the hectic week.

This has unintentionally turned into Fashion Week here at A Blonde Ambition, but that's totally A-Ok with this chick. Looking at clothing to me is like sports or online gaming for dudes; I never tire of it and I always want more.

I've been so inspired by Australian Vogue lately and today I stumbled across these photos from the Spring 2010 Chanel runway show. I love the juxtaposition of the hard/edgy tattoos against the soft/feminine clothing. Although we've seen the use of body art in past runway shows, it's never been quite this, (dare I say), tasteful.



Who knew tattoos could be considered "couture"?



Despite how you may feel about permanent ink, I think the idea of incorporating this into the show was genius. Please note: The tattoos were only temporary and no models were harmed during the show : )



I'm not saying I'm going to run out and plant a permanent Chanel logo on my backside, but I do think this was a super-sexy, fresh idea. Very forward-thinking. One more reason Chanel always stands out on the catwalk.




I actually think Miss Coco would have been proud.


Have a great weekend! Be blessed, lovelies!


XOXO,

Leslie

Photo credits: Australian Vogue

22 comments:

  1. It's amazing how tattoos have become so mainstream. In 50 years the nursing homes will be full of residents who have saggy tattoos lol!

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  2. lols to previous post!!! very saggy :D i think tattoos CAN look sexy and calssy at the same time!! however im not sure im ready to jump on the bandwagon and go get one :D im a sucker for anything painful and needles!!!

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  3. Those are so awesome and um I LOVE LOVE LOVE those white heels I want some...

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  4. That's neat!! None of my tattoos are couture, but I love 'em anyway :P

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  5. I love the two extremes and how amazing the look together!

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  6. When I was in like, 5th grade stick on tattoos juat like these were all the rage. I still think that these are awesome, but they aren't completely innovative! I had some exactly like these at age 11! Lol.

    cheers,
    renata
    scorpiondisco.blogspot.com

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  7. Hmmm...who would've thought those tattoos could be so pretty?? Very pretty actually! I hope you have a blessed weekend as well, my dear!

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  8. I love my tattoos, but they definitely wouldnt be considered "couture". I really like the garter looking ones. Very clever....

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  9. Jules- I'm pretty sure mine wouldn't be necessarily considered couture either, haha. I'm with you though in that these are SO clever! Love the garter ones, too!

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  10. ooh... I am sure my wife would love these tattoos... I am going to show it to her...

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  11. Hi Leslie!

    How inventive! I didn't see Chanel coming with tattoos at all, but it works!

    I'm sooo happy that it's friday! Finally!
    :)

    X L

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  12. These tats are so refreshingly beautiful, I agree! Glad they could come off though. :)

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  13. I love it. It truly exemplifies the fact that fashion is art. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. I love the tattoos because they add some originality and stay styled exactly how you want them to look unlike really jewelry.

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  15. That is pretty cute! It's like henna but not so earthy-ish:-)

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  16. I think Tattoos - when subtle and well thought out - can be extremely sexy and chick. However, I am terrified to get one ...

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  17. They're pretty cute actually; I'd just be glad to wash them off.

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  18. If you really dig them...you can order them. Chanel is selling the temporary ones!

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  19. I actually really like them!

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  20. First time I've seen Tattoos made chic in High Fashion! Chanel can do no wrong :)

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  21. leslie...you and i must be reading the same glossies. i saw an image about these tattoos in my magazine and said to myself i have to look into it. thanks for the further input and the lovely photos.

    also, thanks for the link to My Passport To Style giveaway...Good Luck!

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