Thursday, November 13, 2008

Don't Get Caught With Your Pants Down, Wear an Ed Hardy Belt

By Keith Ronson

Don Ed Hardy is one of the most well known names in the tattoo industry. While he is retired from actually doing tattoos, his tattoo art and tattoo inspired art is still some of the most original and interesting artwork that many people have seen. Don Ed Hardy started as a tattoo artist after he gained a printmaking degree. He took the printmaking degree and turned his usual tattoo art into tattoo art inspired art, creating a newer type of pop-culture art. In 2002, Don Ed Hardy was approached by a company who wanted the opportunity to take his art and style and turn in into a clothing line. Ed Hardy design started once he gave the approval. While there are multiple aspects to the Ed Hardy clothing line, Ed Hardy belts are easily becoming one of the most interesting and most popular aspects of the collection and brand.

Ed Hardy's design style is interesting and new. Don Ed Hardy's tattoo art was inspired by Japanese tattoo art. This style was something new to the American scene, and became even more groundbreaking when it was transferred to the fashion industry. Ed Hardy design is edgy, and features a style that many would attribute to a rock style. The designs are unexpected and bold; this style has created a lasting impact on the market.

The belts feature different textures and colors. Some of the belts feature rhinestones. Some of the belts feature small belt buckles, while other belts feature the large belt buckles that seem to add an accessory to the accessory. The colors of the Ed Hardy belts are also very edgy, as they range from incredibly bright and bold to metallic or dark. Some of the belts feature small pops of color, while other belts feature nothing but bright colors and shiny materials. This variation in style leads to a wide array of belts that all hold true to the bold and edgy style of the Ed Hardy brand, and Don Ed Hardy's original artwork.

Ed Hardy belts can be worn in two major ways. For those who simply want the belt for their jeans, they can tuck in their shirt so that the belt is shown; this is perfect for the Ed Hardy belts that have big belt buckles. Ed Hardy belts can also be used as an accessory to a normal dress; a plain dress can be turned into a bold outfit just by using the belt around the waistline in a tight fashion. This creates a bold edge for a plain dress, and is the perfect way to create a rock look with only one Ed Hardy piece.

Ed Hardy designs have their origin in tattoo art, but have found their niche in the fashion world. The designs are not for those who do not like to stand out in a crowd. Ed Hardy belts are bold and edgy, and are perfect for those who have a style that loves to mix and match classic style with a rocker edge. - 15359

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