WHO WE ARE

Tender Outlaws is a queer-owned and operated bolo tie shop that fuses Western flair with unapologetic individuality. Rooted in tradition but designed for today, we create handcrafted, gender-inclusive bolo ties that celebrate self-expression, heritage, and queer identity. From classic leather cords with vintage flair to bold, modern designs featuring reclaimed materials and custom art, every piece is a statement — made with pride.

More than just accessories, our bolo ties are wearable symbols of resistance, reclamation, and radical style. Whether you're dressing up for a rodeo, a wedding, or just because you can, Tender Outlaws offers designs that speak your truth.

Join us in queering the cowboy — one knot at a time.

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Tender Outlaws

26 Muskrat Skull Bolo Tie - “The Quiet Kind”

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BUT MAKE IT CAMP

Too much? Never heard of her.

Fringe and rhinestones are nice—but camp is an attitude. This collection is pure queer western theater: resin cabochons glittering like stage lights, trans pride pieces that ride tall and proud, and vintage slogan buttons that shoot from the hip. These bolos aren’t here to blend in—they’re here to strut, sparkle, and start conversations.

For the queens, the cowpokes, and the unapologetically extra.

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THE CLASSICS

Timeless shapes. Queer grit. Western soul.

These are the bolos that started it all—clean, grounded, and unmistakably outlaw. Each piece features a classic stone cabochon—think tiger’s eye, red jasper, rhodonite—set in simple bezels and strung on braided leather cords.

Whether you're dressing up dusty denim or throwing it over your favorite tee, these pieces offer versatility with a whole lot of queer swagger.

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BLOOD & BLOOM

Romance with a Little Bite.
Blood & Bloom is all about contrast—stones where deep greens meet fierce reds, where softness grows out of grit. Think dragon blood jasper, unakite, spiny oyster paired with turquoise—pieces that look like wildflowers blooming through cracks in the canyon rock.

For lovers who fight, fighters who love, and anyone who knows beauty can cut just as deep as it charms.

HEAT DUST

Desert Heat, Tangible Light.

The air wavers. The horizon blurs.Heat Dust is all about stones and cords that hum with warmth—fiery jaspers, spiny oyster shell, golden calcite, and sunlit leather. These are pieces for sun-drunk outlaws, prairie fires, and anyone who walks the desert like it’s theirs.

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HIGH LONESOME

Quiet Strength on the Open Range.

No frills. No fuss. Just the kind of bolo you can wear every day until it feels like part of you.High Lonesomeis the classics: timeless stones, leather cords, and settings that let the work speak for itself. Made for riders, wanderers, and the ones who don’t need an audience.

MIDNIGHT RANGE

The West After Dark.
When the sun drops, the desert changes its face. Midnight Range is made for night riders and moonlit wanderers—deep stones like onyx, obsidian, and black lace agate, shot through with glints of silver or brass. Cool cords, shadowy tones, and a little outlaw mystery.

PRAIRIE PALS

Cute Enough to Cuddle, Wild Enough to Run.
Prairie Pals is where Calico Critters get the outlaw treatment—cats in tiaras, mice in party hats, bears in apple suits. Each one is a tiny partner in crime, strung on bold cords and ready for mischief. They may be pocket-sized, but they’ve got the heart (and attitude) of a full-grown cowpoke.

For camp collectors, playful drifters, and anyone who knows the West is better with a little bit of fluff.

SALOON SWEETHEARTS

Femme, Flirty, and a Little Dangerous.

These bolos know how to turn a head across a smoky barroom.Saloon Sweetheartsis a collection of soft curves, cameo faces, carved hearts, and rhinestone sparkle—stones and settings that look just as good with a silk dress as they do with scuffed boots. For high femmes, soft butches, and anyone who can order whiskey with a wink and make it stick.

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STAR QUARRY

Where Grit Meets Glitter.

Some outlaws dig for gold—others for sparkle.Star Quarryis a collection of glittering stones, metallic flecks, and light-catching glass—goldstone, hematite, pyrite, and anything that turns the night sky into something you can wear. For glam cowpokes and stargazers with sharp boots.

STATE OF OUTLAW

Wear Your Roots on Your Chest.
State of Outlaw is our love letter to the wild heart of Utah—sharp edges, wide horizons, and a whole lot of stubborn beauty. Each bolo is cut in the unmistakable shape of the Beehive State, filled with stone, resin, or sparkle that makes it your own.

For the desert-born, the mountain-wanderers, and anyone who claims this rugged place as part of their story.