10 Men Who Prove Tattoos Can Be Elegant
From David Beckham to Nick Wooster, these 10 gentlemen combine tattoos and classic menswear perfectly.
From David Beckham to Nick Wooster, these 10 gentlemen combine tattoos and classic menswear perfectly.
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Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling recently went out and joined the hand tattoo club, with a lovely ode to his daughter Esme across his knuckles. And it looks very cool, which reminded us of our duty to give you examples that prove, when done right, tattoos can complement classic menswear just as well as a pair of Persol shades.
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Tom Hardy
Forgive us for starting here, but we're partial to this one. See, the finest black trousers and white shirt can get a boost from some expressive tattoos.
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Nick Wooster
We know you know about Nick Wooster by now, but damn, dude does tattoos right, allowing them to add personal flavor to his already epic outfits.
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Kanye West
Love him or hate him, Kanye can never be left out of the style conversation, especially since he always has some kind of designer garments draped over his tattooed arms.
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Scott Campbell
This one's from one of our March 2014 edition of Esquire, and even a year later, tattooer and artist Scott Campbell looks great in a checked suit offset by his hand tattoos.
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Tim Howard
A world-class athlete with world class tattoos, Tim Howard's tattoos look great on and off the pitch.
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Marc Jacobs
Yes, one of the most famous fashion designers in the world is covered in tattoos. It's hard to argue with that.
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Philip Crangi
This jeweler always comes correct, with great clothes, great accessories, and of course, great tattoos.
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Jack O'Connell
This English actor goes all out, with a tattoo proclaiming him "Jack the Lad," and we love the confidence, especially when he pairs it with traditional English tailoring and sportswear.
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David Beckham
Beckham is easily one of the most stylish men in the world, partly because the contrast between his bespoke suits and black-and-gray tattoos adds energy to his overall aesthetic.
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