Why We Tattoo Bagels and Skyscrapers: NYC Icons, Reimagined

At Slow Sundays Tattoo Club, we’re not just offering flash tattoos. We’re offering keepsakes—made by hand, worn for life, and tied to the city that never sleeps.

But why do our flash sheets feature a pigeon with a bagel, or a Big Apple in delicate linework? Why the Empire State Building drawn like a charm? Why a tiny NYC cap instead of a skyline?

Because when you’re in New York, the smallest things tell the biggest stories.

A Bagel is Never Just a Bagel

It’s a morning in Brooklyn. It’s the corner bodega. It’s sesame seeds on your fingers and nowhere to be but right here.
A bagel tattoo might be funny to some—but for you, it might be a reminder of that one perfect day when everything felt deliciously slow.

The Empire State as a Memory Marker

Sure, it’s on postcards. But inked in soft linework, the Empire State becomes personal.
It’s a symbol of arrival, of standing tall, of finally making that trip you’ve always dreamed of.
It’s your “I was here,” drawn with intention.

The NYC Cap

Maybe you bought one. Maybe you wore it all weekend.
Maybe it’s a stand-in for a memory that’s bigger than words: laughing on a rooftop, walking too far, catching the Q train like a local.
This one’s for those small, iconic moments that feel like they belong to you now.

The Big Apple, Reimagined

It’s a cliché for a reason. But with us, it’s sketched as a charm—playful, minimalist, and quietly powerful.
Because sometimes, the most touristy symbol is also the most honest.
And we believe tattoos can be both meaningful and light-hearted.

Souvenirs That Stay With You

Instead of a keychain or fridge magnet, why not take home a tattoo that feels like yours?
At Slow Sundays, we craft NYC-inspired flash tattoos for travelers, first-timers, and memory-makers.
Each one is a charm. A keepsake. A conversation piece waiting to be worn.

Come find your favorite NYC icon. And let us turn it into your favorite souvenir.