Tattooist defends Cara Delevingne's new ink after fans spot 'spelling mistake'

A tattoo artist has jumped to the defence of model Cara Delevingne after fans spotted a 'spelling mistake' in her new ink.

Matteo Nangeroni shared a series of pictures of Delevingne, 31, on Instagram showing off her new arm tattoo while posing topless.

Her new tattoo reads: "Dormiveglia: The space that stretches between sleeping and walking," with many fans saying it should say 'waking'.

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Dormiveglia is an Italian word meaning 'semi-conscious state'.

Some fans also were baffled by Delevingne posing topless to show off the arm tattoo.

"Maybe we chose that?" he reportedly told followers about the supposed 'spelling mistake'.

He reportedly added: "Why "Naked? Why walking instead of waking? Maybe because everyone has her/his own vision."

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Delevingne also hit back at followers over her decision to pose topless, saying it was her decision as she thought the images looked better without her wearing a bra.

"Just so everyone is clear! I chose to take my bra off, the picture didn't look good with my bra on," she commented underneath the post.

"I am a perfectionist especially when it comes to photography and I was trying to help make something beautiful.

"Everyone calm down please. Thank you x."

The model, who has walked for the likes of Fendi and Chanel, is believed to have at least 20 known tattoos on her body.

They include a lion's head on her finger, eyes on the back of her neck and the word 'bacon' on the bottom of her foot.