Inked Magazine

Inked is a digital media brand focused on tattoo culture, presenting itself as the go-to source for those on the fringes. It explores various aspects of the tattoo lifestyle, including music, fashion, art, and sports. Like Vice, Inked has evolved from print to a fully digital platform, establishing itself alongside prestigious publications such as GQ and Vanity Fair. The magazine has showcased prominent tattooed figures on its covers, including Kat Von D, Avril Lavigne, Diablo Cody, Eve, and Malin Akerman. Inked has also featured interviews with celebrities like Ozzy Osbourne, Tracy Morgan, Slash, Kid Cudi, and Billie Joe Armstrong. Additionally, the publication highlights talented tattoo artists through its Icon feature, celebrating renowned figures like Don Ed Hardy, Horiyoshi III, and Ami James.

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Cacho: One Line at a Time

2 weeks ago | inkedmag.com | Alexandra Shimalla

If you book a session with Ignacio “Cacho” Suarez, you’ll witness something rare: He’s a tattoo artist without any tattoos, but not for lack of interest. The Los Angeles tattoo artist is still deciding, still in that critical period of contemplation, ruminating over exactly what to get and what artist will vibe best with what he’s looking for. “When I first started pursuing tattooing, I encountered a lot of gatekeeping in the industry.
Hublot - Etched In Time

3 weeks ago | inkedmag.com | Elaine Maguire O'Connor

When luxury watch brand Hublot announced its first collection with tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Büchi back in 2016, eyebrows were undoubtedly raised. What could the LVMH-owned Hublot, which sells watches for tens of thousands of dollars, possibly have in common with the world of tattoos, more readily associated with subcultures and a DIY ethos?
Navigating Nature

1 month ago | inkedmag.com | Carolyne Whelan

While every season has its charm, spring has a buzz to it that can’t be beat. Animals come out from hibernation with brand new babes to teach how to survive, we finally shed a layer or three of winter gear when we leave the house, and as snow melts and flowers bloom it’s the perfect time to pack some bags and hit the road to explore the wonders this world has to offer.
Drew Barrymore Talks Savannah Guthrie Into Getting a Live Tattoo On-Air—The Meaning Will Melt Your Heart - InkedMag

2 months ago | inkedmag.com | Jennifer Kraybill

Reunited under the needle with celebrity artist JonBoy, Savannah Guthrie and Drew Barrymore get inked together live on The Drew Barrymore Show.
Fixated on the Feels

2 months ago | inkedmag.com | Kellie Speed

Morgan Wade has been obsessed with tattoos since the day she got her first one. Back then, the American Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, and Academy of Country Music awards nominee was a striving freshman in college with barely any money in her bank account. “One of my friends said, ‘You’d look really cool if you had a tattoo,’ so I took the $90 in my bank account and got my (four younger) siblings’ initials on the inside of my arm,” Wade shared in a recent phone interview.
The Tattooed Punk Rock Vegan

2 months ago | inkedmag.com | Miguel Costa

It’s the early 90s in New York City. Moby is a DJ on the come-up, with one foot in the rave scene and the other in the punk rock community, where he has joined a socially conscious movement to forgo animal-sourced products. For a “20-something” living in the middle of the most congested city in America, a motley mix of nightlife, veganism, animal rights, and music with a message is becoming the foundational soundboard for his anti-establishment point of view as a creator.
Beyond Skin Deep

Feb 12, 2025 | inkedmag.com | Elaine Maguire O'Connor

When Machine Gun Kelly debuted his blackout tattoo, the internet was quick to react. Accusations of cultural appropriation and comparisons with blackface sprang up on Instagram comments. Others defended his tattoo as being unconnected to race and, instead, a method of covering up old, unwanted ink without going through the pain of laser removal. MGK wasn’t the first celebrity at the center of an internet storm for his tattoo choice.
Burst Into Fame

Feb 10, 2025 | inkedmag.com | Kellie Speed

Teeming with guns, drugs, and poverty, growing up on the violent streets of Lawrence, Massachusetts, could easily have turned Sully Erna into a household name for all the wrong reasons. Instead, with music as his outlet starting when he was just 3 years old, Erna used it as a successful means to escape.
Breaking Free

Jan 29, 2025 | inkedmag.com | Zack Zeigler

Chris Daughtry has always been one to make a statement, but his latest move is his boldest yet. The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rocker, 44, known for his powerful voice and evolving image, has undergone a radical shift, trading an assortment of tattoos for a unified blackout design. This new look covers both arms, his upper back, and the back of his neck.
Array of Intention

Jan 20, 2025 | inkedmag.com | Kellie Speed

Brantley Gilbert quickly became a household name when he first emerged on the country rock scene 15 years ago with his 2009 debut album, “A Modern Day Prodigal Son.” Since then, the singer, songwriter, and producer has been on record fire churning out hit after hit and racking up more than 8.3 billion career streams.