I love the designs of many tattoos, but I don't want one myself. I was as pleased as punch when I found Sacred Stitches, a Brighton (UK) based company who makes customised, tattoo-inspired cushions and clothes.
All of the fun, and none of the pain. And you will be able to see the tattoo really clearly, unlike, say, if it was on your back. All the classic designs are there; sugar skulls, swallows, skeletons and many other of the usual suspects. Personally, I really like the butterfly skull cushion pictured, but there is a lot more on their website including a really cool duvet cover.
Talking of duvet covers, I am a massive fan of this set done in tattoo-inspired material by Lulu Guinness. However, for me, the one from Sarri Design is the all out winner - it totally rocks!
Badass Emroidery
Tattoo Cushions
Trend Themes
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2. Alternative Forms of Self-expression - The trend of badass embroidery offers opportunities for businesses to disrupt the fashion industry by creating unique, non-conventional forms of self-expression
3. Tattoo-inspired Stationery and Office Supplies - Designs and aesthetics of tattoos can be extended to stationery and office supplies to provide people with a personalized and edgy way of self-expression in the workplace
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry is ripe for disruption as businesses can offer unique, customizable, and edgy products to cater to the changing taste of consumers
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3. Office Supplies - The stationery and office supplies industry can be disrupted by extending tattoo-inspired designs to planners, notebooks, pens, and other office supplies catering to younger generations looking to express themselves in unconventional ways