Temporary gold foil tattoos have become a growing fashion trend.

Tattoos made of 24K gold named “Precious Skin” were created by the Japanese designer Nobuhiko Akastuka in 2006. In recent years they have been widely acknowledged around the world. Gold tattoos are getting incredibly popular among the wealthy fans of exclusive body art, emphasizing particular status of their holders.

We tell more details about the most peculiar tattoos.

Precious tattoos in the “city of gold”

In Dubai, a tattoo parlor in the famous five-star Burj Al Arab hotel has found an unusual use for the precious metal. Artists here will make clients a small gold tattoo that will last for a week and a half. The price of this “precious” tattoo depends on its size and can exceed $5,000.

Tattoos are made of the thinnest 999 gold foil applied immediately on the skin. The process takes 10 minutes.

Arnaud Flambeau, Managing Director of the company Flambeau Luxury Trading has brought gold tattoos to the UAE. He considers them to be a blend of the “jewelry, make-up and accessories.” “Gold tattoos are the precious, elegant pieces of jewelry”, tells Flambeau. “Application of such a tattoo does not create discomfort. It is ideally suitable for the weddings, parties and special occasions.”

In the photo: the most valuable options of the gold tattoos are decorated with Swarovski rhinestones.
   

Exclusive gold tattoos by Dior

Idea of the precious tattoos has been reflected in the products of the fashion house of Dior. It is noteworthy that the name of the famous couturier Christian Dior and founder of the brand is in tune with the word “d’or”, which in French stands for “gold”.

In 2012, Dior introduced temporary tattoos made from the finest foil. Designed by Camille Miceli, these gold chains and ornaments look as good as real jewelry when applied correctly.

Grand Bal Golden Tattoos were released in limited edition. Each set included a few tattoos in the shape of hand bracelets, finger rings and figurines for the application on any part of the body.

In the photo: “gold for the skin” by Dior.  

Fashion experts call gold body art an affordable alternative to the genuine gold jewelry.

Interestingly, gold applied to the skin is not only beautiful but also beneficial. Read about how this precious metal is used in cosmetology and plastic surgery in the article “Exploring the link between gold, plastic surgery, and cosmetology”.

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