Los Angeles-based fashion label B:SCOTT lays out its new look book for Fall 2011 called "Every Man For Himself".  Having influences from street infused rebel styles, the label's seasonal line is giving a new perspective to fashion.  Keeping a casual look with an edge, B:SCOTT gives fashion gurus something to look forward to.

When we think of Amanda Seyfried, a beautiful blonde bombshell comes to mind along with Dear John and Mama Mia. Seyfried started as a model at 11 years old and today is known for her acting talents. Had it not been for Seyfried to admit she can be quite crude and vulgar, we would only expect to think of her ...

Lana Del Rey's tattoos hold a personal meaning to her. They are subtly placed mostly on her hands, fingers and arms. Constantly in the spotlight, her fans quite frequently get confused which tattoos are permanent and which are temporary. When inspired, Lana Del Rey will draw potential tattoos on herself to see how she feels about them being permanent ...

Daniel and Jonathan Feldman dreamed up a line that’s as American as apple pie, soul music, and blue jeans. Their New American Classics line is an ode to denim. The fabric “was worn in the early days by cowboys and stylized decade after decade by the modern man,” Daniel says. Although the company has only been in existence for ...

Zak Sabbath and Mandy Morbid:Porn Stars in a Relationship |  If you’re one of those people who can manage not to act like an idiot just because everyone around you is, porn’s a pretty good job. Hot girls have sex with us; then sometimes someone films it and we all get paid.

Modern Man: The kids are alright—50 years later a new dapper generation is suiting up in mod style.

Guy Aitchison and Michele Wortman receive collectors from around the world who want to be tattooed by two of the industry’s pioneers of contemporary tattoo styles. The husband and wife team are also renowned for promoting fine art and education in the tattoo community.

Tired of the same old tattoo rush? Try getting tattooed on a moving roller coaster.

On October 25, brothers Burnaby Q. Orbax and Sweet Pepper Klopek did just that, breaking a Guinness World Record in the process. Orbax and Klopek, the performers in Monsters of Schlock, an extreme comedy act and side show, used a battery-powered tattoo machine to tattoo ...

The movie Erin Brokovich has changed many lives for the better. It won Julia Roberts an Oscar. It inspired intellectual superhero Courtney Stodden, who has cited the film as a source of strength. Then there's this one Chilean dude who has covered his body in Julia Roberts portraits. 

Miljenko Parserisas Bukovic has shelled out more than 1 million pesos ...

We're doing an aesthetic overhaul here at Inked Magazine and this is one of the newest additions to our wall space. This mural is Amanda Lynn's depiction of the beloved Sabina Kelly. Leave some comments and show some love! 

If you love tattoos, you'll love The Gypsy Gentleman.

The web series follows its tattoo artist host, Marcus Kuhn, as he travels to different cities and explores their vibrant tattoo culture. In each episode, Kuhn is accompanied by two local guest artists, who look to graveyards, museums and record stores for inspiration. By the end, Kuhn and his companions ...

Partners in legal graffiti, Amandalynn and Mags are two emerging talents in the street art scene. When picking up a brush, Amandalynn’s artistic tendency is toward voluptuous women. “I like the sexy allure of girls,” she says. “I like to leave a little bit of them hidden for the imagination.”

Check out this behind the scenes video from Amanda Markowski's shoot for Inked Girls Magazine Vol. 3 Issue 5. 

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Have 18,000 dollars to just laying around, waiting to be spent? And do you also have an exciting fascination for Pac-Man? Then you should think about getting this awesome watch by Swiss brand company Romain Jerome. Adding to their already creative line of watches like a Titanic themes one and a Space Invaders one, they have brought the hotness ...

Every tattoo artist has a style that they are known for, whether it be realism, old school, Japanese; you name it there is someone specializing in it. Vinny Romanelli of Red Rocket Tattoo in New York City specializes in mini portrait tattoos.

Maria Louise Del Rosario has become a star. Well, at least one part of her has. At the 17th Annual South Florida Tattoo Expo last week, Rosario made a lasting impression with her famous anus tattoo. The 22-year old was eager to show off her ink, and even said that the experience felt good. The tattoo was of her boyfriend ...

San Fran skateboarder, tagger, and graffiti artist Mike Giant is known for his sick designs and general badassery. And now he's come to NYC. Well, at least his art has. Giant has a new installation under the Manhattan Bridge in Chinatown. The black and white mural of street and skate slogans was commissioned to help promote the Kingbrown Magazine ...

Oh yes, the title of this blog is exactly what it is about. Dennis Rodman has written a children's book. Now, I am not judging, because that is not what journalists do. I will give you the facts, and let you decide for yourself if you'll allow your children or future children to ready this story before bed ...

A girly belly-button ring just isn't enough for Stephanie Fleischman—unless you multiply it by six, the most piercings she’s had in her navel at one time. 

The Standard has a new guest in its plaza. The "Big Kastenmann" ("big box man") stands at an impressive 18 feet tall and is made of aluminum and metal. Oh yeah, and he has a box torso with no head. The surrealist piece was forged by Austrian sculptor Erwin Wurm and is his first piece of public art in New ...

In celebration of Mandela Day, an international holiday marking the birthday of an extraordinary man who fought long and hard for the people of South Africa and humanity alike, a tattoo shop in Pretoria got creative. Below is a raw video of dedicated patrons getting the former South African president Nelson Mandela faced inked on them, to show their love ...

German photographer Anna Skladmann has published a book full of aesthetically intricate and artistic portraits of wealthy children Russia children, who are raised to act like adults.

"This series 'Little Adults' explores what it feels like to grow up as a privileged child in Russia, a country where its radical history still rules the daily life. It is the exploration ...

CNN recently asked it's followers, "how young is too young," in retaliation to a photo that 11-year-old Willow Smith posted with her having what seemed like, a real tongue ring. The very eccentric daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith later revealed that it was fake after she received massive public backlash mainly revolving around her young age.

Over ...

33-year-old model-turned-bodybuilder Jodie Marsh made sure her nan would always be with her. Yes, she got a memorial tattoo, but she wanted to take it to the next level. She had her nan's ashes crushed into the ink and tattooed onto her. Now, Marsh says, "I feel like she's with me forever." Would you get that kind of ...

33-year-old model-turned-bodybuilder Jodie Marsh made sure her nan would always be with her. Yes, she got a memorial tattoo, but she wanted to take it to the next level. She had her nan's ashes crushed into the ink and tattooed onto her. Now, Marsh says, "I feel like she's with me forever." Would you get that kind of ...

33-year-old model-turned-bodybuilder Jodie Marsh made sure her nan would always be with her. Yes, she got a memorial tattoo, but she wanted to take it to the next level. She had her nan's ashes crushed into the ink and tattooed onto her. Now, Marsh says, "I feel like she's with me forever." Would you get that kind of ...

George Rhine was living in Greece when he chose to follow his destiny. After seeing the country struggle with unemployment and a bad economy, he came back to America and, using his love of tattoos as inspiration, created a clothing line called Ink Up Ltd.

Rhine, a former IT engineer based in Asheville, was surrounded by tattoos growing up. "Tattoos ...

Courteney Cox has just been replaced by a comic book superhero.

Cox's soon-to-be ex-husband, David Arquette, revealed that he got a tattoo of Wonder Woman tattooed on his ribs back in May. He showed the finished product during a recent taping of Bethenny Frankel's talk show.

The actor said that he had "a lot of new tattoos" done ...

Los Angeles is about to be covered in icing thanks to Duff Goldman. 

The baker, famous for his stunning out-of-the-box designs and Food Network show "Ace of Cakes", is opening a new DIY shop called Cakemix. Located next door to his bakery, Charm City Cakes West, Cakemix will allow customers to let their inner artist come out and decorate cakes ...

Wonder if he'll get as many votes as he has tattoos?

Har Prakash, who claims to hold 22 Guinness World records, is putting his name in the hat for the upcoming Presidential election in India. And he's using his many, many tattoos to help him win the race.

"I will add the tattoos of the party which supports ...

Last night David Letterman gave his guest Justin Bieber a bit of a hard time about his new tattoo. And by "gave him a bit of a hard time," I mean, "Letterman yanked Bieber's newly inked arm and gave him a firm scolding." In celebration of his new album release, Bieber got "Believe" tattooed on his upper forearm. Letterman ...

Last night David Letterman gave his guest Justin Bieber a bit of a hard time about his new tattoo. And by "gave him a bit of a hard time," I mean, "Letterman yanked Bieber's newly inked arm and gave him a firm scolding." In celebration of his new album release, Bieber got "Believe" tattooed on his upper forearm. Letterman ...

Congratulations to Inked Girls winner Amanda Markowski. Amanda received the most votes for this round of the Inked Girls model search competition and will be featured in the next issue of Inked Girls!

Thinking about getting a new tattoo this summer? Spike TV is holding an open casting call for human canvases for the second season of the hit tattoo competition series "Ink Master." Whether it's your first tattoo or you're ready for your next big piece, you are just what Spike TV is looking for. The casting call will be ...

When Hollywood is looking for a hard guy, the kind you wouldn’t want to meet in even a well-lit alley, they call Danny Trejo. You’ve seen his tough persona, you’ve seen his prison tattoos, and you’ve seen the distinctive lines on his face blown up on a big screen, but have you ever seen Trejo melt ...

Like her character the rogue agent Nikita, Maggie Q has remained an enigma. While Nikita begins to reveal herself throughout the second season of the CW show of the same name, Maggie tells her story through her tattoos.

Covered in 305 country flags, 185 maps, 165 miniature flags and 2,985 characters, Guinness Rishi holds the current Guinness World Record for most tattoos. After enduring years of her husbands obsession with world records Bimla, Guinness' wife, has convinced him that no one will break his world record. Not to mention she also threatened to leave him if he ...

From the hard-core comic book fan to the casual Tony Hawk gamer, video game developers Beenox and Activision have released something that is sure to excite all gamers. The Amazing Spiderman captures the web-swinging action seen in the comics and movies, which will surely make you dizzy with excitement as you swing through the free roaming landscape of Manhattan, just ...

A conversation with the colorful NBA standout who calls himself “a scary motherfucker.”

If you’re not down to work hard and play hard, then Samantha Humphreys can’t be bothered...

Heidi Minx interviews Syd Mandelbaum about his organization, Rock and Wrap It Up!

What would you do if your boss asked you to get the company logo tattooed on you? What if he also offered you a 15% pay raise and to pay for the ink? That’s a pretty heavy proposal that every employee of Rapid Realty has been presented with. So far 40 out of the 800 men and women who ...

Damaged Ink Tattoo Shop on Main Street in Milford has started a fundraiser for the victims of the Boston Marathon explosions. The tattoo community is among the many reaching out to help aid the victims in Boston. Joe Todisco, owner of Damage Ink Tattoos, wishes to give back through his business and looks for nothing in return other than good ...

The Society of Publication Designers have announced the finalists for the 48th Annual Design Competition --and Inked is nominated for the Gold Medal! The SPD Competition recognizes the highest examples of design,photography and illustration excellence in both print and digital platforms. Editorial creatives from Print and Digital selected only the BEST work to be presented in the SPD PUB ...

If anyone objects to the marriage of this couple, The Real L Word’s Sara Bettencourt and Whitney Mixter ... well, read this before you speak.

Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, tearing its way through cities, towns and beaches alike. Luckily, the Rockaway Renegades are ready and willing to give back to those who have lost everything.

The Renegades were formed by Jessica Pierik, Holly Jane Butler, Becca Roach, Sara Blake and Norah Gurley. Their efforts have grown exponentially within just a few days. This ...

Mother-daughter bonding went horribly awry for Odessa Clay when she was arrested for tattooing the outline of a heart near her daughter's shoulder. "She asked me to do it," Clay said.

Clay, who used her own machine, said she numbed her daughter's arm before beginning the tattoo.

The 30-year-old mother claimed she did not know it was illegal ...

Forever: The New Tattoo, a new book Nick Schonberger, highlights some of the most talented and creative tattooers of this generation. Schonberger collaborated with Dr. Matt Lodder, an art historian and professor, who wrote the introduction. The book, published by Gestalten, includes 16 interviews with various artists from around the world. 

"I have really fun conversations with everyone, mostly pretty ...

"Skinvertising" made its mark (pun intended) from the late 90s to mid-2000s. Joe Tamargo (above) auctioned off his skin to the highest dot-com bidders and still wears their flashy, colorful logos today. A 38-year-old Rochester, NY resident, Tamargo is a walking billboard for 15 different websites - on his forearms alone. 

And Tamargo isn't the only one who's become ...

We have started a new wall here at Inked Magazine and need the help of our creative customers, associates, and fans. Attached is a picture of our new "sticker wall," and as you can see, we have A LOT of room left! Secure a spot on our wall and rep your shops, brands, etc.

Please submit your stickers to:  

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Sons of Anarchy kicks off its highly-anticipated fifth season tonight, and you can expect plenty of bikes, tattoos and drama. Fans can expect to see new faces within the coming weeks -- Joel McHale and Ashley Tisdale are only two of the new actors who will join the cast.

Multi-talented actor, producer, writer and director Kurt Sutter talks to us about ...

Every tattoo has a story, but few are more moving than that of Michael and Melissa Flinchum. The Flinchum's 3-year-old son, Dylan, was diagnosed with terminal late-infantile metachromatic leukodystrophy in August 2011. This disease is responsible for the deterioration of white matter in Dylan's brain, which alters his muscle and mental functions. That same year, Dylan's parents ...

If you hate having to pull out an earbud to talk on the phone, Jay Bird's Sportsband Bluetooth Headphones might be your new best friend. Although I can't vouch for their lifetime warranty against sweat, I can say that these headphones were definitely something different. I originally thought Bluetooth-enabled headphones were a headache waiting to happen, but "pairing ...

Gestalten is giving you 240 pages of tattoo history. You're welcome. Forever: The New Tattoo investigates current developments in the world of contemporary tattooing. Photos and text document different tattoo styles, philosophies, and artists in order to piece together what makes up the tattoo culture today. On September 21, Gestalten will be hosting the book launch in Berlin with ...

Passengers on a recent flight were in for a major surprise of the Kanye West-kind.
Dancers from West's 2012 Australian tour had organized a flash mob as a thank you to West and their fellow dancers, using the choreography from the rapper's song "Runaway."
Check out the video on Styleite and see the mixed reaction from the passengers ...

Your gadgets just got a lot more stylish thanks to Incase.
The brand, working with The Andy Warhol Collection, has released the fifth in their Incase for Andy Warhol Collection series.
Warhol's famous "Cow Wallpaper" and "So Many Stars" artwork were the inspiration for the tote bags and cases for the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook Pro.
View the entire ...

California Headphones has a new set of headphones with a retro metal and leather aviation design. The Laredo features stamped metal and leather with 40mm drivers. The Silverado sports the same metal and leather with 40mm drivers but also serves as an over-the-ear, foldable headphone. Both the Laredo and Silverado use metal sound chambers with titanium drivers to provide a ...

Transformers fans, check out the new video game that yet again plunges you into the epic war between the Autobots and Decepticons. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, the sequel to Transformers: War for Cybertron, will be a third-person shooter game. It will be in stores on August 21st, but is available for pre-order on the website now. 

T by Alexander Wang has released the teaser to their new collection video, which stars the eclectic Azealia Banks… and all her fierceness. The basics's line by fashion house has in the past, used superstars like Santigold and Spank Rock, but this just might be our favorite. Directed by Daniel Jackson, this black and white 2 minute teaser is ...

It's all over: in the news, on T.V. commercials, on the radio, on billboards, etc. The 2012 London Olympics start next week and the reminders are everywhere. England seems to be feeling the pressure as the worldwide hype steadily increases. In an effort to clean up shop as this year's Olympic host, England is seriously cracking down ...

If you live in Oregon and have tattoos, the Salem Art Association wants you!

The organization's event, Project Space, is seeking people who would like their tattoos to be photographed for use during an upcoming installation. All photography taken will be free of charge and there are no appointments necessary.

Project Space will reveal the best tattoo images from ...

A Fort Lauderdale tattoo shop made Friday the 13th a special occasion for its customers last week by offering them tattoos for only $13.

Formula Ink had many of its regulars lined up outside as artists worked on those eager to add some more ink to their collection.

Gwen Gersich, who works at the shop, said, "It's a fun ...

If you are into extreme sports or just as they say, "f*$king sh** up," this is action sports camera and phone case for you. Although at first it can be a little challenging to assemble, the instruction manual is more than helpful. Once you figure out how to strap your iPhone in, you must download the app Optrix Videosport ...

Tattoo Nation has finally released the trailer to their super buzzed about documentary. Tattoo Nation tells the story of how four young men revolutionized the tattoo industry with black and gray ink.

Directed by Eric Schwartz, and narrated by bad ass and super tatted film and TV star Danny Trejo, we are in for a totally new and fresh insight ...

Singer Kylie Minogue is taking her role in a new movie seriously, as she has been spotted walking around New York with some major tattoos.

The 44-year-old pop star is wearing the imitation ink for her part as a tattoo shop owner in the upcoming film "Jack and Diane."

Minogue also traded in her glittery concert costumes in favor of ...

A tattoo shop in Nova Scotia was ordered to pay $9,000 to a customer after they made a mistake on her tattoo. Maria Huckle got "See You at the Crossroads" tattooed on the side of her stomach in memory of a deceased friend. However, when she got home, she noticed the artist left out an "R" so the tattoo ...

Who knew that spiders would be so en vogue this season? Okay, so maybe you could've guessed with the hype surrounding the release of The Amazing Spider-Man. We've already checked out the Marvel and Reebok Insta Pump Fury, but now Marvel is teaming up with A Bathing Ape for a collection of t-shirts, hats, and accessories sporting ...

Kailyn Lowry has multiple tattoos, including a full scene on her back that is close to being done. But the star of MTV's reality show "Teen Mom 2" is already looking to add more to her ink collection.

"Half sleeve on deck," she tweeted to her thousands of followers on June 27th. Lowry's goal is to get half-sleeves ...

An ex-gangster is looking to end the discrimination in his native country by giving residents full-body tattoos.

Horiyoshi III, a former member of the yakuza crime organization in Japan, was angered at the hostility that tattooed people faced in the country. The gang is known for their familiar tattoos and because of that tainted reputation, those who have tattoos that ...

Austrian pro skateboarder Philipp Schuster (with the help of his Red Bull sponsors) took on a rustic Austrian lodge as his latest DIY project. Donned with mounted animal heads and now mini ramps, lips, and ledges, Schuster can polish up his skills in the comfort of his new spruced up villa.

Synergi MedSpa in Chesterfield, Missouri is looking for the worst tattoos in St. Louis. The prize for the two winners of the worst tattoos in St. Louis contest? Free removal of their contest winning pieces! To enter the contest all you have to do is post a picture of your tattoo on Synergi's "Worst Ink" Facebook page by June ...

Neil Gaiman has written children's fiction including Stardust and Coraline (both of which were adapted into films), adult fiction like American Gods, and the popular Sandman graphic novel series. And now he's also written a poem for one of his fan's new ink creation. When Burton Oliver sent Gaiman an email requesting that he write a poem ...

Tattoo enthusiast Chris Watson, 28, is taking his love for body art and turning it into a charitable act.  Watson is slowly becoming a 6ft 4in tall human billboard, allowing companies to advertise on his body in exchange for charitable donations. Having more than 50 tattoos covering his body, he recently added the logos of Yeovil nightclubs Club Neo and ...

In most states you cannot donate blood if you've been tattooed within 12 months, but this is no longer an issue in Minnesota. Due to a new FDA regulation tattoo shops are now regulated by the state, effective April 16. The 12 month rule was originally written to protect blood banks from getting contaminated blood from tattoo shops that ...

Although the performer passed away last March, just weeks before last year's Coachella festival, this is not an April fools prank. TMZ reported that the rapper will be making a guest appearance in the form of a hologram. Dr. Dre did not want to leave the rapper out of his performance so he is using the same technology used ...

Graffiti artist and tattoo shop owner Michael McLeer, better known as Kaves, left his mark on a Jaguar XK at the New York Motor Show. Kaves took two days to spray paint a Jaguar XK with his unique artistic style giving a nod to XK designer Ian Callum on the bonnet. The one-off design will be on display at the ...

Joe Capobianco, previously featured on the cover of Freshly Inked Magazine, has been writing for a number of media outlets to promote the premier of Oxygen Networks "Best Ink," where he is set to be head judge. This week he wrote "The Evolution of Tattoo Art" for the Huffington Post, where he details the history of the tattoo culture.
"While ...

Amy Forrester is a makeup artist who, interestingly enough, saves her brush solely for others.

For Lenten Ecclesia pastor Chris Seay asked members of his congregation to get tattoos. The Montrose pastor along with the church's "artist in residence" Scott Erickson were looking for 10 people to get inked with designs representing the Stations of the Cross, 10 monuments that illustrate the story of Jesus' death, but instead they received 50 responses from the ...

Whether it’s modern Italian chairs, handmade scarves fashioned from reclaimed saris in India, or incandescent lightbulbs, if it’s well-crafted Bradford Shellhammer will find it and find a way to offer it to you.

Do you think you have what it takes to gain the title of Ink Master? Spike has started casting tattoo artists and canvasses for Season 2 of Ink Master. Ten of the nation's top tattoo artists will battle it out in permanent ink for a chance at a $100,000 cash prize, an editorial feature in Inked and the ...

We are ecstatic to announce that Spike TV's Ink Master has been renewed for another season. If you are unfamiliar with the reality-competition program that pits tattooers against each other and the clock read this - Who Is The Ink Master. But chances are you are part of the 5.2 million viewers who are watching the artists duke it ...

Inked, Inked Girls and Freshly Inked Magazine are now available for purchase in the itunes App Store. For $19.99 you can get a one year subscription to one of your favorite tattoo magazines. The subscription will include the current issue, if you do not already own it, and subsequently published future issues. We also have individual magazines available for ...

Tattoo shops are now offering "Tats for Tots" to help Marines with "Toys for Tots." Tattoo Seen located in the Bronx, NY is offering $20.00 off tattoos for those who bring in unwrapped/unopened toys and Hell Hounds Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY has been offering tattoo discounts all month for those who bring in gifts for the drive.  Transcend ...

On Nov. 19th, FX Artist Nix Herrera and tattoo artist Ant Iannauci of Ascnension Tattoo have combined their artistic efforts with Orlando's Twelve21 Gallery to create a Japanese themed art show, Hannya Mask Art Show, to benefit the Red Cross relief of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami victims in Japan. The gallery exhibition will feature 50 hand-painted Hannya ...

L.A. was the last stop on the search for the 2012 Sailor Jerry Inked Magazine calendar girls.  The Sailor Jerry website posted a video of some of the girls that came out to the L.A. casting and it's hard to imagine how they got it down to just 12.

Jesse Hughes of Boots Electric gets a fuse/Sailor Jerry bomb tattoo in an attempt to prove himself "as the biggest rock and roll media whore of all time."  It wasn't all for the attention Hughes also said he wanted to show his love for the channel while helping his career with the air play he will receive on ...

The breakout star of Scream 4 and Trespass shows that young Hollywood’s best fashion accessory is still a tattoo.

A look at the skateboarders lighting up the streets everywhere.

The hottest inked girls on film bare their tattoos.

Tattoos are designed for permanence, and the technology behind them is in no hurry to change either. For more than a century, the basic setup used to put ink in the skin of sailors, soldiers, and other skin art fans has been tweaked and fine-tuned while never deviating too far from the original design. After all, tattoo artists aren’t ...

24-year-old Russian tattoo artist Timur has caused a lot of controversy after posting a video of himself tattooing his hairless Sphynx Coco on the internet. Animal rights activists are rightly up in arms about the whole ordeal stating that although the artist tattooed Coco under the supervision of a veterinarian she was still abused because every time a cat is ...