Don Ed Hardy is one of the most well known names in the tattoo industry. While he is retired from actually doing tattoos, his tattoo art and tattoo inspired art is still some of the most original and interesting artwork that many people have seen. Don Ed Hardy started as a tattoo artist after he gained a printmaking degree. He took the printmaking degree and turned his usual tattoo art into tattoo art inspired art, creating a newer type of pop-culture art. In 2002, Don Ed Hardy was approached by a company who wanted the opportunity to take his art and style and turn in into a clothing line. Ed Hardy design started once he gave the approval. While there are multiple aspects to the Ed Hardy clothing line, Ed Hardy belts are easily becoming one of the most interesting and most popular aspects of the collection and brand.