ROME
Embrace the rich tradition of Classic American Tattooing in Rome, a city that's celebrated globally for its artistic heritage. Rome's vibrant arts scene extends into its numerous tattoo studios, many of which are recognized for their mastery in the enduring style of Classic American Tattoos.
Classic American Tattoos, often referred to as traditional or "old school" tattoos, are a significant part of tattoo history. Characterized by their bold black outlines, a minimal yet striking color palette, and timeless symbols such as skulls, swallows, anchors, and hearts, this style was popularized by legendary tattoo artists like Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins. Despite the emergence of countless tattoo styles over the years, Classic American Tattoos maintain their appeal.
In Rome, the tradition of Classic American Tattooing is both honored and innovatively interpreted. From the historic streets of Trastevere to the vibrant districts of Testaccio and San Lorenzo, Rome's tattoo scene mirrors its lively and diverse spirit.
Whether you're an experienced tattoo enthusiast or taking your first steps into the world of ink, Rome's tattoo studios offer a platform for self-expression, storytelling, and tribute to the rich history of tattoo art. The city's skilled artists continue to push the boundaries of Classic American Tattoos, adding their unique touch while respecting the style's historical roots.
Throughout Rome, these studios stand as a testament to the timeless allure of Classic American Tattoos. Here, tradition blends with innovation, as elements of the past are skillfully combined with contemporary creativity. In Rome, the art of tattooing continues to evolve, with each Classic American design serving as a bold testament to the enduring legacy of this art form.
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Belly Button Tattoo Shop: This well-established tattoo studio in Rome is famous for its American traditional tattoos.
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Sailor’s Grave: True to its name, Sailor’s Grave offers nautical and classic American tattoo designs.
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Angel Tattoo: This shop is highly revered for its dedication towards providing quality traditional American tattoos.
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Stizzo Tattoo: With a talented set of artists, this shop provides one of the best American traditional tattoos in Rome.
The Early Days
Swallows and Daggers started life as a digital labour of love with the original blog documenting and dissecting classic american tattooing. From these small viral roots grew a community of like minded misfits, shaping and influencing the evolution of the brand. We garnered a global audience – through vast and varied daily content, the s&d website became a reference point for artists, brands and tattoo aficionados alike. In the process we broke down tattoo culture for anyone who had respect for the craft but not the access to the knowledge. Soon, a physical zine evolved out of the website, followed by a series of collaborative t-shirts with artists Simon erl and matty d’arienzo.
The Glory Days
Since the 2000's swallows and daggers has offered a fashion collection riffing off our obsession with tattoo culture, taking inspiration from artistry of the skin onto the cloth. Alongside our mainline collection, we’ve facilitated small, exclusive drops with some of the most exciting names in the industry. From Ross Hell to Ashley Love and most recently jack the grim. We have always intended to create a product that provokes and amuses offering a slice of off-beat original style.
The Reset
2020 has been a hard year for all. We’re not going to pretend that as a small business the events of this year have passed us by. We’ve taken the time to pause, reflect and reset. All our clothes are now created from certified organic cotton with each piece cut, sewn and printed in association with our longstanding well trusted factory in Turkey. If you have any questions about our process, then please ask. We are committed to complete transparency over our process, from cotton field to your back. At Swallows and Daggers we represent the freaks, the geeks, the weirdos, the misfits, the drop outs and the ne-er do wells. The misunderstood, the misanthropic, the dreamers, the artists, the scarred, the brave and the unique. S&D has always been a labour of love, we’ve never lost that spirit. We’re going to keep evolving and hopefully bring you all along for the ride.