20+ Great Male Models with Tattoos

The Fashionisto

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Published December 17, 2013

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Updated May 31, 2025

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Discover male models with tattoos.

From Tony Ward’s infamous Mr. Ward tattoo to Rick Genest’s unforgettable skeletal ink, models with tattoos have carved a distinct space in fashion’s visual language. Their body art adds dimension, not decoration, to editorials, runway shows, and campaigns. It is not only about the ink; it is about identity as visual punctuation.

Tattoos like Cole Mohr’s handwritten scrawls have become part of his modeling signature. These details influence casting decisions and set the tone of a shoot. Inked models bring more than aesthetics. They offer attitude, a sense of lived-in authenticity that many brands seek when aiming for grit, edge, or subversion.

Whether drawn to minimalist symbols or full-body statements, this lineup of tattooed talent offers a steady stream of tattoo ideas for men. Below, we spotlight a selection of our favorite models with tattoos, each bringing a unique mix of style and self-expression.

Male Models with Tattoos

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Cole Mohr Photo: Terry Richardson
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Jimmy Quaintance Photo: Iwo Gospodinov for Wylde magazine
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Daniel Bamdad Photo: Vincenzo Laera for Slurp
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Leebo Freeman Photo: Marko Kalfa
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Miles Langford Photo: Vincenzo Laera for Superior magazine
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Bradley Soileau Photo: Chad Griffith for Inked magazine
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Josh Beech Photo: Hudson Jeans
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Tony Ward Photo: Txema Yeste for Antidote
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Rick Genest Photo: Maria Eriksson for Viva magazine Ash Stymest Photo: Thomas Betts
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Tyler Riggs Photo: Eric Hobbs for Fashionisto Exclusive
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Simon Kotyk Photo: Justin Wu
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Dan Felton Photo: Hugues Laurent for Citizen K
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Christopher Wetmore Photo: Bjorn Borg
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Norman Theuerkorn Photo: Javier Morgan for NEO2
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Stephen James Photo: Sergi Jasanada for DT magazine
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Jonathan Kroppmann Photo: Tom Corbett for Inked

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Matt McGlone Photo: Brent Chua for Fashionisto
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Dustin Kime Photo: Ricardo Nelson for Inked
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Jack Galltree Photo: Andrea Vecchiato
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Igor Stepanov Photo: Steeve Beckouet for Attitude
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Jack Manhood Photo: Casting Call
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Stephane Olivier Photo: Tom Rebl
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Mikkel Jensen Photo: Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca for DSection

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8 thoughts on “20+ Great Male Models with Tattoos”

  1. Wow this is quite impressive… I really like tattoos as long as they mean something. But having tattoos on your entire body isn’t it a way to hide something? It’s an open question, I am really wondering why people would do that. But I must say that on these pictures it really looks like art pieces.

    Ella – for Modus Man

  2. I agree. I think the reasons why you’re getting tattooed are very personal and change from one person to another. For some it will be the extension of themselves, for others to immortalize an event in their life and for others just to look cool 🙂

    Ella – for Modus Man

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