There are proposals that exist beyond what we see on the runway. Behind the spotlights and celebrity guests of Fashion Weeks, there is an entire world of artists and creators driven by ingenuity and vision. One of them is Simon Carle, known for designing one of the most controversial looks worn by Tyla in Paris: a top conceived as a single-use body tattoo.

Within his design background, Carle developed his appetite for experimental fashion when he joined Maison Margiela during the era when John Galliano was leading the maison’s Couture team. There he refined sculptural techniques applied directly to the body, whether through sponge work or multilayering with compression garments. This experience allowed him to become a key figure in Galliano’s final collection for the brand, marked by absences, tears, and handcrafted textures rich in narrative.

The use of unconventional materials has always been one of his strongest traits, as well as his manipulation of silhouettes to construct what could be described as a “new body.” This approach led to his most viral creation: the temporary tattoo top. Embracing the beauty of rupture and imperfection, these pieces often carry a grunge sensibility—sometimes with animal print, other times resembling a walking advertisement for a luxury house.

Harnessing the sex appeal of bare skin and elevating it through revealing, body-hugging tattoos goes far beyond the complexity of body paint. We see torsos covered in lace that seem one tear away from becoming vests, never hiding their nature and leaving the back exposed. It is a clear example of how a powerful idea—if executable—can reshape the language of fashion.

Imagination becomes the only limit when vision meets ingenuity. Simon Carle even incorporates cards and promotional elements with an edgy twist. It becomes a way of empowerment: reclaiming the body as a blank canvas.