Traditional Thai tattoo festival shows how important tattoos can be for people believing in their power. On the other side of the tattoo spectrum there are modern Chinese women eager to adorn their bodies and yet forced to face the prejudice of those not ready to accept this form of self-expression in the Chinese society.

Tattoos at work – this time it’s journalists showing off their body art.

Finally, as edgy as they may be without having to undergo the procedures – Givenchy and its facial jewelry.