11/30/10

TRANSIT FOR MEN

Jacket- Transit- $1095
We LOVE this weatherproof jacket from Transit- the outer is a tech fabric treated to resist weather, and the inside is a beautiful tone-on-tone striped knit wool.

GREAT VALUES - COOPER JONES/KINROSS

Shirt - Cooper Jones - $95...Vest - Kinross - $265...Pant - Tailor Vintage - $165
Shoe - Timberland Boot Company -$275...Scarf - Portolano - $95

11/26/10

HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS - BY MALENE BIRGER DRESS

Dress- By Malene Birger - $545
Take a walk on the wild side with this fabulous little dress by "By Malene Birger" for the holidays! Accessorized with a fabulous pair of satin heels and a fur shrug (below) this makes an unforgettably glam statement for a fashion fete. 
Shrug - Yves Solomon - $295...Necklace (worn as bracelet) - Aireheart By Sydney - $895
(click to enlarge)

11/25/10

CIVIDINI FLORAL VICE - VERSA

We were so excited when we saw this sweater - YES it is the same piece on both models - which you can wear 'upside down or upside up.' Check out some of our fabulous new arrivals from Cividini this fall...exclusively at Butch Blum in Seattle. 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM BUTCH BLUM

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving from Brooke, Mihyon, Carla, Kent, Kim, Royal, Kay, and Butch!  Just a reminder, we are closed today, but will open tomorrow bright and early at 10am.

11/24/10

CESARE ATTOLINI - FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING

One of the most perfect tailored garments in the world, Cesare Attolini hand-sews their suiting featuring an old world process taking 25 hours or more per suit.  Available exclusively as a made-to-measure product, we are proud to offer this incredible suiting as part of our custom line of clothing.  Come peruse the incredible fabrics we have received this season! 

11/23/10

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - COLD WEATHER CASUAL

Shirt- Martin Gordon - $115...Sweater (worn underneath)- Zegna Sport - $195
Jacket (over arm) - Crossley - $295...Jean - Gardeur - $195
Shoe - Timberland Boot Company - $325

11/22/10

NEW ARRIVALS - LEFT COAST TEES

We are thrilled to offer 100% pima cotton tees by Left Coast Tee - an incredible layering tee that stands on its own beautifully.  Available in a half dozen colors with more colors available for special order, these are sure to become your favorite tee.

11/21/10

NEW SUITING - MABRO

Suit - Mabro - $1795...Shirt - Culturata - $195...Tie - Luciano Barbera - $185
Shoes - Gravati - $575...Square - Robert Talbott - $85

11/20/10

HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS - OLGA BERG BAGS

 Handbags by Olga Berg - $75
A fabulous handbag is a MUST for a holiday party. Check out these chic, affordable offerings from Olga Berg!

NEW SUITING - GIORGIO ARMANI

Suit - Giorgio Armani - $2495...Shirt - Culturata - $195...Tie - Giorgio Armani - $185
Square - Armani - $95...Scarf - Transit - $395...Shoe - Santoni - $650

11/19/10

NEW JEWELRY - AIREHEART BY SYDNEY

Crystal, nude pearl and silver lariat - $795...Jacket - Biella Collezioni - $995
 Whether worn on its own or layered with other necklaces (below) this fabulous lariat by Aireheart by Sydney is a special and distinctive addition to your jewel box - perfect for a glitzy holiday occasion!
Blush pearl 60" single strand - $765

11/18/10

HOLIDAY IDEAS - GRAVATI SHOES

Dress shoe - $545
We've seen a lot of dress shoes, and can say with certainty this is just about the most perfect black men's dress shoe out there. Crafted from a single piece of leather using an expensive and delicate hand-sew process, Gravati's black laceup is your perfect tux shoe, business shoe, or holiday party shoe. 

11/17/10

NEW ARRIVALS - JIBESET

Jacket - Jibeset - $595...Turtleneck - By Malene Birger - $195
Skirt - D'Exterior - $465...Boot - "Arlyn" by Delman - $495

11/16/10

SANTONI SNEAKERS

Gloria - $420
Nautilus - $425
Special thanks to Mike Huffaker for joining us for our Santoni Trunk Show! Though their AMAZING samples are leaving today, we will still have access to Santoni's fall mens collection for special order.

11/15/10

COOPER HOLOWESKI IN ART IN AMERICA


Cooper Holoweski, I Am All That Ever Was, 2009, Intaglio and Silkscreen on Paper, 31.5 "x43.5" - $1100  Image courtesy of Bilinear Art Consulting

We were SO excited to read the great review of Artist Cooper Holoweski's latest show in the premier art publication Art In America.We currently have Holoweski's "I Am All That Ever Was" on display at Butch Blum. 

Check out the November issue of Art In America to read more! 


11/14/10

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - CROSSLEY

Jacket - Crossley - $295...Jacket (undernath) - Crossley - $275...Shirt - Crossley - $125
Pant - Tailor Vintage - $145...Scarf - Ian Saude - $285
Boot- Timberland Boot Company - $325

11/13/10

SANTONI SHOES

There are some INCREDIBLE pieces in the Santoni collection for fall - click to zoom in- you can see some of the gorgeous samples we received for the trunk show. Can't make it this weekend? Send us an email - promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com - we are making appointments until Tuesday afternoon!

11/11/10

NEW ARRIVALS - ALLEGRI WINDBREAKER

Jacket - Allegri - $395...Sweater - Ferrante - $275...Jeans - Gardeur - $195
Scarf - Boglioli - $295...Track Jacket - Crossley - $275...Boot - Timberland Boot Company - $275

NEW ACCESSORIES - AIREHEART BY SYDNEY

 Necklace - Aireheart by Sydney - $795
(Detail)

11/9/10

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - CROSSLEY

Peacoat - Crossley - $295...Sweater - Agave - $245...Pant - Tailor Vintage - $145
Special thanks to everyone who came in for our Crossley Trunk Show this last weekend...the line was a hit and we look forward to seeing more!

11/8/10

NEW ARRIVALS - BLUGIRL SHRUG

Shrug - Blugirl - $665...Pant - Metradamo - $465
Top - Only Hearts - $115...Bracelet - Avant Garde - $195

11/7/10

CHAI COUTURE FASHION SHOW PT 2

 Coat- Blugirl - $1595...Sweater - BP Studio - $395....Jeans - Armani Jeans...$195
Jacket - Z Zegna - $895...Shirt - Culturata - $195...Pant - Coppley - $325

11/6/10

CHAI COUTURE FASHION SHOW - PT 1

 Jacket - Herno - $1285...Sweater - Crossley - $195
Scarf - Boglioli - $295...Jeans - Citizens of Humanity - $225
Sweater and dress - Moschino - $695 and $1365
Necklace - By Malene Birger - $195
On Thursday, Nov 4, we participated in the Chai Couture fashion show - a celebration of Jewish designers and fashion boutiques in Seattle. Check out these snaps from the show, and stay tuned for more! 
Special thanks to John Cornicello

SANTONI TRUNK SHOW

"Orrin" - $465
"Gloria" - $420
"Owen" - $650
We are proud to present Santoni's Fall collection of dress and casual shoes for special order, November 12-14. Mike Huffaker, the representative from Santoni USA will be in store on the 13th to personally assist with your order. 

11/4/10

CROSSLEY TRUNK SHOW - MORE IMAGES




More images from our upcoming Crossley Trunk Show - Tomorrow (Friday, Nov 5) and Saturday (Nov 6)! Don't miss out on this fantastic collection for men and women. 

11/3/10

REMINDER - CROSSLEY TRUNK SHOW

Don't forget to join us for the Spring/Summer trunk show from Crossley - this Friday and Saturday (Nov 5 & 6).

Crossley is an innovative Italian sportswear designer for men and women and one of our best values - their product is 100% crafted in Italy from unique vintage and/or organic materials and sells for an especially low price point!

RSVP on Facebook, or email promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com.  For more info, you can also call 206-622-5760.  For more fall arrivals from Crossley click HERE

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Fall ad, 1979

11/2/10

NEW ARRIVALS - BLUE AREA

 Scarf - $495 - Blue Area
Where were YOU in the 1960's? These fabulous new scarves by Blue Area are a fashionable reminder of an incredible era.  Today's highlighted scarf is the Woodstock print, featuring the iconic Woodstock poster as well as images of Jimi Hendrix from the concert!  UPDATE: Check out our Rolling Stones print as well!
(Detail, click to enlarge)

NEW ARRIVALS - HUGO BOSS

Coat-  Hugo Boss Orange - $495...Necklace - Miriam Haskell - $895
Hat - Ambre Babzoe - $95

11/1/10

STYLE BOOST - ANGELA


Fashion heat is ESSENTIAL on a rainy fall day. Check out our latest BB Style Star Angela, as she navigates the sartorial wilderness with her style sherpa - yours truly!

Kent Rogers
BB STYLE GURU

CROSSLEY MENS AND WOMENS TRUNK SHOW

Join us for the Spring/Summer trunk show from Crossley - this Friday and Saturday (Nov 5&6) at Butch Blum! Crossley is an innovative Italian sportswear designer and one of our best values - their product is 100% crafted in Italy from unique vintage and/or organic materials and sells for an especially low price point!

We are proud to present the Spring/Summer 2011 collection for men and women, as well as a small amount of stock merchandise from their fall 2010 men's and women's collection available for purchase in store.

RSVP on Facebook, or email promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com.  For more info, you can also call 206-622-5760.  Don't miss out on one of our best new sportswear collections...for more fall arrivals from Crossley click HERE