Fashion's tattoos on clothing: should just be removed

I always hear people talking about what different designs of tattoos they would get.          

The catch?  Most of them don't actually go through with it.

After all, there's nothing worse than that overwhelming feeling of regret that just hangs over you after the damage has already been done.

But now, it appears, you don't have to worry any longer.

Jean Paul Gaultier's tatted runway version

Ever since the launch of Gucci's Spring '09 Tattoo Collection, fashion has been getting tatted up left and right.

But even before the fashion house got inked, brands like Ed Hardy were making their name for their vintage tattoo-inspired clothing.  (If you're unfamiliar with the brand, watch Rock of Love with Bret Michaels on VH1 for five minutes). 

Ed Hardy Rose of Love Hoodie, $124

But even Christian Audigier can't take all the credit.

So who really is to blame for leaving their permanent mark on fashion?  London designer Olivia Morris, who debuted boots and bags with hand-printed tattoo designs all over first in 2000.

If you ask me, I say, "Think before you ink."

And this case is no exception.

While I have nothing against the people that choose to use their bodies as canvases, it becomes a problem with me when we start to bring it into fashion.

Besides, why would I want to wear something that is reminiscent of a drunken night?

But if you're really into the whole tattoo-on-clothing thing, then look no further.  After all, it will hurt a lot less:

Lauren Moshi Skullrose Tank, $70             Gucci Tattoo Heart Flats, $328

Anchors Away Swimsuit, $45                            Relic Tattoo Belt, $20

That, and you won't find yourself back in the tattoo shop three years later having it removed.