SWAG had a chat with Blossoms and Blades’ CHARLOT SEYCHELL. A born artist, Charlot is relatively new to the tattoo industry, but despite this his career has really taken off. We discussed how he got into the industry, his favourite artists and what he loves about his job.... Read More >

SWAG sat down with Veronica Lee of Veronica Lee Tattoo studio. We found out about how she got into the industry after years of feeling unfulfilled with an everyday routine. After studying in Thailand, Veronica found her passion and hasn’t looked back.     How... Read More >

After the success of the first Malta Tattoo Expo last year, the organisers just had to do it again this year – and it’s starting tomorrow! SWAG sat down with DAMIAN ALLISON, an organiser of the Expo, which is going on from the 9 - 11 October, and got some details about what's... Read More >

SWAG is happy to have caught up with the ANNE MARIE MIFSUD, owner of Tattooshe Studio in Birkirkara. The first woman to feature in our Inked Up series, SWAG found out what it's been like for her to become part of a (so far) mainly male-dominated industry and how she got into the... Read More >

He might be new on the local tattooing scene, but 25-year old DARRYL SCHEMBRI of Dots and Shades Tattoo Studio in Marsascala has started to receive plaudits for his talent. SWAG caught up with him and found out how he got his start, what it's been like so far and what he's... Read More >

A recent British survey found that a substantial amount of people believe men shouldn't grow a goatee after the age of 34; that 31 is the maximum age for getting a tattoo, and that it is inappropriate for women to wear a bikini over the age of 48. Well these opinions smacked of ageism to... Read More >

Meet Leander, a 22-year-old Fine Arts student at MCAST with a flair for fashion. SWAG had a chat with him about when and how he became interested in looking good and what it means to him.   “I feel I’ve always had a sense of style,” said Leander when we asked... Read More >

Myles Azzopardi is a 20-year-old style rebel and guitarist for Maltese band Milk Mi. He's known for his bright hair and punk wardrobe, so SWAG thought he’d be a perfect addition to our Check My Style archives.   “I really don’t like using... Read More >

Welcome to Inked Up - a new segment where we'll be chatting with some of Malta's most talented tattoo artists.   First up is CHARLIE AZZOPARDI, owner of Skin Graphics Tattoo Studio in Gozo. He participated in the recent Malta Tattoo Expo 2014 , and placed... Read More >

SWAG caught up with ISAAC WOOD of Bobby's Tattoo Studio in St Julian's. Bobby's is one of the most well known tattoo studios on the island, founded by Isaac's father, who was, of course, called Bobby. We found out how Isaac started following in his father's footsteps, what... Read More >