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Why Tattoo-Inspired Clothing? Understanding the Appeal and Message

There’s a certain flair and edge that comes with well-made, well-designed tattoo apparel. Whether you’re wearing a skull tattoo graphic shirt or tropical island tattoo board shorts, inked-up art ha...

Finding Your Fit: Tips and Tricks for Shopping for Plus-Size Streetwear

When it comes to finding standout streetwear that’s not just baggy jeans and oversized shirts, the struggle can be very real. At times, it can feel like anyone over a specific size just can’t have ...

The Art of Layering Tattoo-Inspired Streetwear with Sullen Clothing

The art of layering brought us some of the most popular styles of the past three decades. Skater, hippie, and even boho streetwear all incorporate some form of layering. It’s what gives outfits dim...

Color Theory in Fashion and Tattoo-Inspired Streetwear

Streetwear style aesthetics are always on the move. One day it’s oversized shirts and 90s jeans, the next it's sleek silhouettes and clean lines. Trends in streetwear design rarely stick around fo...

Artist Interview Series - Jaime Kerr

We sat down with longtime Sullen Artist Series creator Jaime Kerr to talk about everything tattoo-inspired clothing and what got him into the world of tattoos. Jaime is one of the early contributor...

Breaking the Mold: Streetwear Style for the Plus-Size Man

Until recently, if you were a guy of above-average height or weight, you had no other choice but to shop at the dreaded “big and tall” department store. Back then straight-leg denim and oversized b...

The History and Evolution of Tattoo-Inspired Streetwear

Tattoos and fashion. Two forms of art and self-expression that should be powerfully connected, yet they’ve often been pitted against each other over the decades. Recently, things have been changin...

How to choose the perfect T-shirt for your style

We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you wear.” But what does that mean? And how does it apply to T-shirts? The answer is simple: your clothing speaks volumes about who you are as a person. ...

What do you need to know before becoming a Sullen artist

So you want to be a sullen artist? Well, there are a few things you need to know before you can make that happen. First and foremost, you need to have a strong sense of creativity and expression. ...

FOLLOW - CHINGY FRINGE

As tattooing ebbs and flows styles are constantly evolving as tastes change, the style that dominates one generation will not be the same that dominates future preferences. I find my eye appreciati...