
In Cape Town, South Africa, fashion schools are collaborating with tattoo artists to teach students about wearable design. Students are tasked with translating tattoo patterns into fabric prints and accessories. The cross-disciplinary approach highlights how body art inspires mainstream fashion.
Educators believe this approach shows students how cultural symbols can be respectfully adapted into global fashion. By merging tattoo artistry with textiles, South Africa is training designers to think creatively and inclusively.
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