Journey through life is an art that few can paint. don hardy is one of them. a remarkable works of art painter, a writer, an editor and a world renowned manufacturer of tattoo was approached by christian audigier in 2004 to launch a clothing line. called the ed hardy clothing line, the recipient of honorary doctorates and the city cultural arts commissioner, mr. hardy was in him to produce a range of clothing that not only showed his mastery of the tattoo making, but also shows why i have chosen for a job that most do not crack.
This dynamic duo is perhaps the most innovative match currently in fashion. as a tattoo artist, don Women Ed Hardy T-shirts has worked hard to elevate the tattoo art and for many, is considered the largest living tattoo artist around. hardy is known for the incorporation of japanese aesthetics in the styles of american tattooing. formal education, hardy received a b.f.a. in printmaking at the san francisco art institute.
Hardy then studied tattooing sailor jerry collins and japan with horihide tattoo master. after which it became a permanent fixture in the san francisco scene when he opened his famous tattoo parlor in town. hardy originally began producing clothing around his tattoo designs in 2002. however, it took a link with the famous christian audigier in 2004 to make the famous brand and fashionable.
Christian is one of the world’s most respected icons of fashion and single-handedly put the von dutch label on the map when it created the explosive trend in trucker hats. the french designer has also contributed to the success of american outfitters, the levi’s and diesel and the branding of the firm that bears his own name.in addition to ed hardy, christian got a rock and roll vibration in its other fashion brands including smet, crystal rock and paco chicano.
In a few years, christian has been able to make ed hardy a big hit. the designs of the clothing brand for men, women and children with dozens of stores in the united states and around the world. the success of the brand is linked to its roadside, with all their images tattooed created by hardy. Ed Hardy snakes, bleeding hearts and eastern dragons are used throughout the line. hardy punk mixed with embroidery, splashes of ink and glass fabrics in designs to create your t-shirts that are the signature element brands.
