Trendspark: Bats?

Edited by Andy Wass

Is it just the Halloween spirit already in the air, or is the bat actually the most fashionable creature?

Is it because they’re always dressed in slimming black? Is it their propensity to stay out all night? Is it their association with the gothic?

Luella already brought us the Ghost World-inspired bat mask glasses and the bat logo tee a couple seasons ago (above).  But the rest of the non-batwing-sleeve bat trend has lagged behind the fuss over the Batman movies.  I’ve seen some bats still hanging around on the accessories front.

For around $60 you can rock these bat-shaped nipple covers.  They’re made of real leather, sequins, and the eyes are Swarovski crystals.  Bat Pasties are available at Ophelia Fancy.

Topshop’s polyurethane bat-shaped cross-body bag is a more subtle way to work the bat theme into your outfit. It’s quirky without being costumey.

Bat X-Body Bag from TopShop.

Would you wear bats?