During a 1997 interview with FHM magazine, legendary punk rocker Henry Rollins revealed that the first time he got a tattoo, he was just 20 and chasing "self-definition." For him, "tattooing was a way to not look like my Dad."
No fear there. Rollins has made a name for himself since the early '80s, when he was the frontman of the legendary punk band, Black Flag. In the years since the band parted ways, he has gone on to become a human rights activist, aspoken word artist, and even an actor.
For Black Flag fans queasy about going under the needle, you can now pay Rollins tribute in a less permanent way. Exclusive to Opening Ceremony Online, Deer Dana has produced a tee featuring accurately placed, hand-drawn images of Rollins' sleeve, chest, and back tats, all sourced by the cult fashion label, Obesity + Speed. (Fun fact: Lyz Olko of Obesity + Speed has a Black Flag tattoo.)
Rollins' recognizable "Search & Destroy" (a reference to the proto-punk Stooges' anthem) ink is present. So are his Black Flag logo tats, the Misfits skull logo, and the black widow with wraparound text that reads "Creepy Crawl." Now you can look like a badass without the commitment, or worse, without those fake tattoo sleeve shirts.
The Deer Dana Rollins tee is available exclusively on the Opening Ceremony website!
Shop all Deer Dana here
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The "Rollins" long-sleeve tee features Henry Rollins' signature tattoos printed onto white cotton fabric in precisely accurate spots. Photos by Dana Veraldi![]()
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Henry Rollins Tattoo Long-Sleeve Tee in white
No fear there. Rollins has made a name for himself since the early '80s, when he was the frontman of the legendary punk band, Black Flag. In the years since the band parted ways, he has gone on to become a human rights activist, aspoken word artist, and even an actor.
For Black Flag fans queasy about going under the needle, you can now pay Rollins tribute in a less permanent way. Exclusive to Opening Ceremony Online, Deer Dana has produced a tee featuring accurately placed, hand-drawn images of Rollins' sleeve, chest, and back tats, all sourced by the cult fashion label, Obesity + Speed. (Fun fact: Lyz Olko of Obesity + Speed has a Black Flag tattoo.)
Rollins' recognizable "Search & Destroy" (a reference to the proto-punk Stooges' anthem) ink is present. So are his Black Flag logo tats, the Misfits skull logo, and the black widow with wraparound text that reads "Creepy Crawl." Now you can look like a badass without the commitment, or worse, without those fake tattoo sleeve shirts.
The Deer Dana Rollins tee is available exclusively on the Opening Ceremony website!
Shop all Deer Dana here
The "Rollins" long-sleeve tee features Henry Rollins' signature tattoos printed onto white cotton fabric in precisely accurate spots. Photos by Dana Veraldi
Henry Rollins Tattoo Long-Sleeve Tee in white