Glossary

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Ed Hardy refers to the Los Angeles-based registered brand of Christian Audigier's Clothing Line named after Don Ed Hardy which is considered as the "Godfather of Tat toos” . Don Ed Hardy's tattoo designs are the signature style of this fun and sexy label which include T-shirts, caps, hoodies, bags, purses, shoes, swimwear, belts, accessories, sunglasses, knits, jewelry, and much more tattoo-inspired designs of Don Ed Hardy

Christian Audigier founded the wildly popular Ed Hardy brand in 2004 after leaving Von Dutch which he had singlehandedly turned into a cult label with the creation of the trucker-cap trend. He was granted the exclusive rights to the tattoo designs of Don Ed Hardy. With Ed Hardy brand, Audigier not only created a brand, but a lifestyle of street couture.

Ed Hardy amassed a number of celebrity fans all over the world from Madonna, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Paris Hilton to Kanye West and Beyonce were all seen wearing this funky Los Angeles label. The rhinestone embellished creations became a must-have clothing for everyone . The one of a kind and unique tattoo-inspired motives are widely recognizable and make the wearer an immediate fashion insider. Ed Hardy is continuously whipping up a storm not only in the United States, but also in Europe, where celebrities, stars and everyone else is going crazy over Ed Hardy clothing items which are described as funky, fresh, glamorous, and summery. In German television, Ed Hardy clothes, particulary the T-Shirts and caps are seen in almost all fashion and lifestyle shows, like the Germany's Next Top Model of Heidi Klum, where Christian Audigier also appeared.

Author's Note: My whole family in Texas went crazy about Ed Hardy, so all of them bought Ed Hardy T-Shirt and wear them for a picture taking. Here in Germany, I have already spotted a lovely Ed Hardy bag which I am dreaming to own.