Abstract: An improved system, method and kit for the protection of newly applied body art. In one aspect, a system is providing having a cover adapted to create a gapped region between the newly applied body art and the cover thereby preventing unwanted contact with the same. The system also contemplates a retention member for affixing the cover to the surrounding skin or otherwise. In another aspect, the present invention also contemplates the method of creating the gapped region for the protection of a newly applied body art. In yet another aspect, the present invention further contemplates a kit comprising a cover and a retention member for the protection of a newly applied body art.

Abstract: The apparel of the present invention provides a method for creating the allusion of the wearer having a body tattoo. The apparel has an upper layer of material that forms the body of the apparel. An opening is formed within the upper layer to reveal or expose a lower layer of material attached at its periphery to the upper layer. The opening within the upper layer of material is formed by a jagged edge to give the appearance of a tear within the material. The lower layer is a different color than the upper layer of material and is preferably the same color of the wearer's skin tone to give the illusion that the torn area is revealing the wearer's skin. A tattoo is chosen by the wearer and added to the lower layer of material. The tattoo may be a permanent addition to the lower layer or may be removably attached to the lower layer.

Abstract: The patch of the present invention provides a method for creating the illusion of an apparel wearer or other substrate, such as a vehicle or advertising medium of having a body tattoo. The patch has a top layer of material that includes a tattoo design surrounded by a bottom layer having a skin-toned or substrate matching colored background. The patch may be purchased with a pre-selected tattoo design permanently affixed to the background or removably fastened for replacement with a new tattoo design. The patch may also include material surrounding the skin-toned or substrate matching colored background. The surrounding material has a torn edge along the perimeter mating with the top layer to give the appearance of a tear within the material.