Bauhaus Music T-Shirts

Bauhaus T-shirts are for fans of the English band that many regard as the founders of gothic rock. They are black, unisex, short-sleeved cotton T-shirts with a standard cut, in sizes S to XXL (Gargoyle from M). There are four designs to choose from: Bela Lugosi's Dead, the band logo, Gargoyle and the gold Spirit logo. Each size is a separate item, which is why you see the same design listed several times on the page.

What does Bela Lugosi's Dead mean on a Bauhaus T-shirt?

Bela Lugosi's Dead is the first single by Bauhaus, released in 1979. The song lasts over nine minutes and takes its name from actor Bela Lugosi, who played Count Dracula in the 1931 film. The single is often cited as the first gothic rock recording. Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, David J and Kevin Haskins formed the band in Northampton, England, in 1978.

Which Bauhaus T-shirt design should you choose?

If you want a T-shirt that references the beginnings of gothic rock, choose Bela Lugosi's Dead. The logo T-shirt is more understated: it shows only the band's name, which they borrowed from the German Bauhaus art school. A gargoyle is a stone figure found on gothic buildings. Spirit Logo Gold features the logo in gold, and Spirit is the title of the band's 1982 single.

Which Bauhaus T-shirt size should you choose?

The T-shirts have a standard Regular Fit cut, so they are neither close-fitting nor loose oversize styles. They are supplied by Plastic Head, the British distributor of licensed band merchandise, and you can find the measurements for each size in its chart on the product page. Lay your favourite T-shirt flat at home, measure the width under the armpits and the length from the shoulder to the bottom hem, then compare these measurements with the chart. Find more band items in the Bauhaus Music Merch category.