Recently, the Threadless crew decided to take team bonding to a whole new level. We visited Code of Conduct Tattoo in Chicago’s South Loop, where we swapped printing tees for inking skin. That’s right—we chose our favorite submissions from our Flash Tattoo Design Challenge to make a lasting impression on ourselves, literally. This challenge was a nod to the iconic styles that have defined tattooing for ages, drawing submissions from independent artists all over the globe.
For our ink-and-needle escapade, tattoo wizards Jaime Navarro, Jake Ames, and Michal Grebosz took our chosen designs and masterfully transformed them into body art. Stay tuned as we roll up our sleeves to showcase these epic ink jobs and reveal why we chose to carry these designs with us to the grave.
Jake’s Pick: “Eternal Snooze” by LXROMERO
Rafi’s Pick: “Tiger Girl” by Bragans
Lance’s Pick: “A Knife” by LXROMERO
Becca’s Pick: “Caba-Ribbit” by LXROMERO
Josh’s Pick: “Sempre.Al Dente” by Sustici
Lucho’s Pick: “Landscape” by LXROMERO
Anna Lisa’s Pick: “Thank You” by Moongerm
Big thanks to the incredible artists who submitted to our Flash Tattoo Design Challenge, and shout out to our friends at Code of Conduct Tattoo who imprinted these designs on our skin. Want to wear flash tattoos in a less permanent way? Check out our Flash Tattoo Design Challenge Collection, where you can find these designs and more on your favorite merch, from tees to everyday mugs. Get inked, without the commitment, at Threadless.
Also, follow Code of Conduct Tattoo, Jaime Navarro, Jake Ames, and Michal Grebosz on Instagram to see their killer work!