Icon: Katherine von Drachenberg a.k.a Kat Von D
Born: 8th March (aries) 1982, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Height: 1,76 m
Known for: tattoo artist, reality show star, relantionships with Nikki Sixx, Alex Orbison and Jesse James
Story: Kat was born in Mexico to Argentinan born parents. The family moved to California when Kat was 4 years old. Katherine has a sister and a brother. She started playing classical piano when 6. She took her first tattoo only at the age of 14 and qiut school when 16 to became a professional tattoo artist. In 1998 she met her now ex-husband Oliver Peck and started working in his Texan tattoo shop. She was asked to work in Ink in Miami tattoo shop after steady tattoo artist Darren Bass broke his elbow and was unable to work. TLC network reality show
Miami Ink was filmed in tattoo shop and she starred in first four seasons of the show before falling out with Ami James. She was asked to leave and she got her own show
L.A. Ink in Los Angeles High Voltage Tattoo shop. L.A. Ink was cancelled in 2011 after 4 seasons. Von D has published two books, in 2009 High Voltage Tattoo about her tattoo shop and in 2010 Tattoo Chronicles about her own life. In 2008 she launched make up range for Sephora and tattoo-music happening MusInk.Kat was married to tattoo artist Oliver Peck in 2003-2007. After divorce she dated Roy Orbison son Alex Orbison in 2007-2008 Mötley Crüe basist Nikki Sixx 2008-2010 and in 2010 she confirmed to be dating tv personality and motorcucle customizer Jesse James. Couple even got engaged but in October 2011 they announced final separation. Kat has tattooed various celebrities and is also known for her vastly tattooed image. She is a great fan off orck and metal music.
Style: Kat has a very strong distinctive look and she is not afraid to be noticed. She mix matched fabrics, colors and doesn't care about any old rules of fashion. While it is clear her outfits are always very well planned her outlook is always very comfortable looking on her. She wears what feels natural and good on her, even it might not be according to the good taste. Her look is an epitome of California rock'n'roll with heavily tattooed skin, bright colours, little hints of 70's or 80's rock fashion such as flared pants or skin tight spandex pants, 40's inspired heavy ultra feminine make up and great thin body which she is not afraid to show.
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| Kat with husband Oliver Peck. Peck has later accused Von D of obsessive weight lost with drugs and alcohol. He also accused Von D of an affair which lead to their divorce. She got sober in 2008. |
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| Kat with Orbi. Orbi was very shocked when Kat later left him for Nikki Sixx. |
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| Kat and Nikki Sixx. Pair got very much public attention when together and they truly looked ultimate rock'n'roll couple. |
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| Kat and ex-fiance Jesse James with casual outfits. Kat is still wearing spandex. |
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| Kat in great black outfit with fitted black jacket, black spandex pants and platform sandals. |
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| Kat in 70's inspared look with brown flared velvet pants and big sunglasses. |
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| Kat all glammed up with Jesse. Her metallic figure hugging bodycon dress and platform heels are just right for her rock look. |
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| Kat with basic rock uniform of band t-shirt and jeans. |
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| Kat is epitome of the confident woman who is not afraid to show of the body. Platform boots give her a great amazon look. |
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| Kat in 70's inspared outfit with green strapless top, light blue flared jeans and wedges. |
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| Kat wearing skinny leather pants with over the knee leather boots. Combination not worn every day by every girl but Kat can totally rock the look. |
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| White lace and black leather - just an average day outfit for Miss Von D. |
How to get the Trashy Tattoo Amazon look? Think mix and matching colours, prints and materials, matching all possible rock pieces in one outfit, leather, lace, spandex, skinny tight pants, flared pants, bikini tops, crop tops, fitted blazers, platform shoes, 40's heavy makeup with dark eyes and bright lips, no tanning, heavy tattoos all over body, thin body, sunglasses, short dark polished nails, sexy girly hair, animal prints, bright colours, black, DIY cut t-shirts
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