Dr. Woo: style in an ink stroke

He has 1.8 million followers, including the names of some of the most famous stars on the Hollywood scene. Many of them have taken a seat in his Los Angeles studio, completely trusting to his hands, to his inspiration, to that art with needle and ink that made him one of the tattoo artist most influential and in demand ever.

Known for its very subtle designs, Dr. Woo he let it guide his life an intuition mixed with talent, which led him to design his success, to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. “I think growing up in a first generation family in a new country affected my perspective on my role in society, how I saw success and the responsibility to achieve it. I believe you have a good one work ethic and the awareness that what you give is what you get by making an effort to apply it to every area of ​​life has helped me “, he tells us.

Creativity, talent, and an undisputed dose of determination are the key ingredients of its story, chosen by Persol, together with those of two other protagonists, Dimitri Coste and Soko, to tell about his new campaign The Drive, withinode to authenticity, and to the desire to look at the future with style and in a revolutionary way, but without ever forgetting one’s roots.

How was your experience with Persol?
“Pretty. The team is great. I love the shooting and the contents we did for this campaign because every time I work with a brand that remains faithful to its tradition and its DNA it is always fun and appreciated. “

Glasses can tell a lot about the style of the wearer. How would you describe the of him?
“I like to keep one foot in the future and be open to finding new designers and people who push further when it comes to fashion, but I love things that are tried and true, there is something about historic and vintage brands that somehow keeps you tied to the past. “

Where do you get the inspiration for your tattoos?
«From many places. Many of my clients come from different walks of life and all the things that have meaning for them are symbolized with a tattoo. This shows me how we can all be a rich source of inspiration. “

The tattoo is an indelible mark on the skin: if today you were to create one on yours, what would you choose?
“I don’t think so rigidly, but if I found a nice design that I think fits my body in a unique way I probably would.”

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