Bat Bolo Tie — Vampire Bat Slide
Bat Bolo Tie — Vampire Bat Slide
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A Vampire Bat at Your Collar
Spread wings, raised ears, silver-tone finish: the slide on this bolo tie is a vampire bat mid-flight, hung on a 39-inch (99 cm) cord. An unapologetic piece for people whose closet already runs black.
The Motif
Bats carry more subcultural weight than nearly any other animal, from vampire cinema to deathrock to the entire October economy, and the bolo format suits them oddly well. The wings spread horizontally across the chest in a way they never could on a small pendant. Membrane lines and ears are molded into the metal, so the silhouette stays legible across a room.
Style Notes
The obvious pairing is the one that works: black shirt, dark jacket, boots. Less obvious and better: a plain white oxford, where the bat becomes the only dark object on you and gains contrast instead of disappearing into layers of black. It peaks in October but it is not a costume piece, since goth wardrobes do not observe seasons. More dark and vintage-inspired slides live in the vintage-inspired collection, and the anatomy guide explains what the tips and clasp are called and why they matter when comparing bolos.
What to Know Before You Buy
The bat is zinc alloy under silver-tone plating. Treat that finish as a coating, because that is what it is: no polishing pastes, no perfume sprayed while wearing it. Molded wing points have fine edges that can snag open-knit sweaters. The supplier publishes neither slide dimensions nor weight, so those lines in the table read not specified rather than a number we made up.
Specifications
| Model | Noctibolt |
|---|---|
| Slide | Cast bat with spread wings; wings engraved with stars, crescents and cloud motifs over the wing veining; small ring at the head; antiqued silver-tone |
| Metal | Zinc alloy, silver-tone finish |
| Stone / ornament | Molded vampire bat, no stone |
| Cord | Round braided cord, 39 in (99 cm); material and diameter not specified |
| Tips | Tapered tips with a ribbed cap at the cord entry, engraved relief on the shaft and a ball terminal; silver-tone or dark gunmetal-tone |
FAQ
How large is the bat on the chest?
The supplier does not publish slide dimensions and we will not estimate in public. What we can say: the wings make this slide wider than it is tall, the reverse of most bolo slides.
Is this only a Halloween accessory?
October is its busy season, but the piece belongs to goth and dark-western dress generally. If your daily wardrobe supports it, the bat flies year-round.
Will the finish darken over time?
Plated finishes wear at contact points eventually, on a scale of years rather than weeks with dry storage. Keep it out of the bathroom and off during workouts and it holds its shine far longer.
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Shipping
Free shipping on every order. No minimum, no option to choose, nothing added at checkout.
- Dispatch — within 48 to 72 hours.
- Delivery — 5 to 7 business days to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
- Lost or damaged in transit — we replace it. No extra charge, no claim form.
- Returns — 14 days from delivery. Return postage is at your expense.
A question about an order? Write to info@bolo-tie.com. We answer within one business day, Monday to Friday. We are based in France, so replies may arrive outside US office hours.
Order placed
09 Aug
Dispatched
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Delivered
17 Aug - 19 Aug