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RETAILER'S PERSPECTIVE
TATTED:
From Alternative Lifestyle to Cultural Norm
on the Avenue
By Denise Drobnick
M
y daughter surprised me last month when she came home
for a visit and said, "Let's get our noses pierced!" I had
secretly been thinking about doing just that, but wasn't
so sure calling attention to my nose was a great idea. I also didn't
want to be that middle-aged woman who's trying a little too hard
to be hip. But when a 23-year old tells you you can pull it off, it's
settled. One small ouchy later and we were bejeweled.
Tuesday - Saturday 12-8pm
After hours by appointment.
610-375-1970
hhp://aftermidnitedesign.simdif.com
aftermidnitedesign@gmail.com
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Avenues Summer 2017
This is not a conversation I can imagine having even five
years ago. Heck, I
remember when my
dad was the only
person I knew with
a tattoo, and only
because he had been
in the Navy. Mind
you, it was a kitten
in a sailor hat, not
exactly a full sleeve.
Now I have five of
my own, including
a brand new one I
was compelled to
get in the name of
journalistic research.
That which was
once considered "alternative" - generally perceived to be outside
of the cultural norm - is now good for business. West Reading
is not only a fine dining, drinking, and boutique destination, but
also a hub for non-traditional shops.
So back to the journalistic research...my friend, Chalain, and I
recently wandered into Dragonfly at the corner of 4th and Penn
Aves. While there we chatted with ultra-zen shop owner David
Dragonfly as tattoo artist Lauren made our new tattoo ideas become
a reality. David confirmed my suspicion that the tattoo business
has changed dramatically in recent years. He said between 1994
when he became a tattoo artist and 1998 his typical client was male
and most likely a prison guard, motorcycle gang member, or other
edgy-type personality. When he opened Dragonfly in 2005, it was
primarily a gift shop filled with his brand of art including beautiful
handmade glass, since tattooing was against borough codes. By
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