10/31/10

NEW ARRIVALS - AIREHEART BY SYDNEY

 Necklace by Aireheart by Sydney - $795
(detail, click to enlarge)

FALL VALUES - COOPER JONES

Cardigan - Cooper Jones - $135...T-Shirt - Left Coast Tee - $65
Pant - Tailor Vintage - $145...Scarf - Boglioli - $295
As part of our push to show MORE merchandise with a fantastic value - not just how little it costs, but how much you're getting for your money- we present two new labels: Cooper Jones, and Tailored Vintage.  Both companies have a fantastic standard of production, feature innovative finishes, and wash and wear better than the competition.  Come check them out! 

10/29/10

CIVIDINI TRUNK SHOW REMINDER

Our Cividini Spring 2011 trunk show is in full swing - stop on by and see this incredible collection of one-of-a-kind looks! The show ends tomorrow (Saturday, 10/30).

10/28/10

REMINDER - CIVIDINI TRUNK SHOW TODAY

Our Cividini trunk show is TODAY, Tomorrow, and Saturday (10/28, 29, 30) - Stop on in and see the coolest looks from Butch Blum exclusive Cividini, for special order from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection!

NEW ARRIVALS - BIELLA COLLEZIONI

Jacket - Biella Collezioni - $1265...Sweater (worn beneath) - Allude - $345
Scarf - Sete Di Jaipur - $185

10/27/10

REMINDER - CIVIDINI TRUNK SHOW TOMORROW

We are once again proud to present the Cividini Trunk Show, exclusively at Butch Blum in Seattle TOMORROW! This event is for the Spring 2011 collection of Ready-to-Wear clothing for women by Cividini.
Join us TOMORROW, Friday, and Saturday (October 28, 29, and 30) for THE opportunity to order one-of-a-kind women's clothing from BB favorite Cividini...one of our exclusives since the 1980s and consistently one of our most exciting products. Designed by two architects, Cividini always features the most unusual, labor-intensive fabrics paired with innovative silhouettes. This is also a great opportunity to order a product we might not normally buy for our stock.

RSVP on Facebook, call 206-622-5760, or email promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com to take advantage of this exclusive offer!

10/26/10

STYLE BOOST FILMS TODAY!

Join us as we film STYLE BOOST in a new location TODAY! (10/26), at the downtown Seattle Blue C Sushi. Filming will begin at 5:30 sharp, but come a little early to make sure our style scouts pick you!

Kent Rogers
BB STYLE GURU

CIVIDINI SPRING PREVIEW

This look is just a taste of what's coming - don't forget to join us October 28, 29, and 30 for the Cividini Spring 2011 trunk show. 

NEW ARRIVALS - OLD TAYLOR LEATHER

Jacket - Old Taylor - $745...Scarf - Ian Saude - $145
Shirt - Tailor Vintage - $115...T-Shirt - Left Coast Tee - $65
One of our most important (and most fun) challenges has been finding merchandise that has an expensive look and feel while giving our clients an incredible value...case in point - this new jacket from Old Taylor. We've carried similar leathers (this one is from Spain) for $1495,  so it's almost as if it's already 50% off, even at full retail.  Stay tuned for more amazing new arrivals...we've got some COOL pieces for fall!

10/25/10

CIVIDINI SPRING PREVIEW

This look is just a taste of what's coming - don't forget to join us October 28, 29, and 30 for the Cividini Spring 2011 trunk show. 

10/24/10

CIVIDINI SPRING PREVIEW

This look is just a taste of what's coming - don't forget to join us October 28, 29, and 30 for the Cividini Spring 2011 trunk show. 

NEW ARRIVALS - MARTIN DINGMAN

 Grey suede boot - $275
Brown suede laceup - $250
Many people ask us how suede can be a year-round material for shoes. Provided the shoe has a rubber sole (like these do), suede is easy to weather proof and requires no polishing - if you scuff your suede shoes a wire brush will have the material looking fabulous in no time.  These new styles provide an AMAZING value and are a great dressy/casual shoe for a Seattle guy's wardrobe!

10/23/10

CIVIDINI SPRING PREVIEW

This look is just a taste of what's coming - don't forget to join us October 28, 29, and 30 for the Cividini Spring 2011 trunk show. 

10/22/10

CIVIDINI SPRING 2011 PREVIEW

This look is just a taste of what's coming - don't forget to join us October 28, 29, and 30 for the Cividini Spring 2011 trunk show. 

10/21/10

SEATTLE RESTAURANT WEEK PARTNER OF THE DAY

Today's Seattle Restaurant Week partner is TavolĆ”ta! From their website: "TavolĆ ta is all about pasta—from Rigatoni to Casarecce, Conchiglie to Linguini—freshly extruded every day. A restaurant whose name means “to gather around a table” TavolĆ ta is a great place for large parties & private events." 
Located in Belltown on 2nd ave between Bell and Wall streets,  Tavolata is participating in Seattle Restaurant week by offering a 3 course dinner for only $25! 
Keep your eyes on the blog for more Seattle Restaurant Week BB Skins Game participants- Seattle Restaurant Week is Sunday 10/17- Thursday 10/28, and every Sunday-Thursday participants are offering a 3 course dinner for only $25. 

NEW ARRIVALS - CIVIDINI

"Vice Versa" floral sweater- Cividini - $1095
Cashmere turtleneck - Rosso Puro - $315...Jersey pant - Metradamo - $415
Don't forget - in addition to these great new arrivals for fall 2010, we're also hosting the Spring 2011 trunk show of Cividini RTW clothing October 28, 29, and 30!  Click HERE and scroll down for more great Cividini items from Fall 2010. 

NEW ARRIVALS - TIMBERLAND BOOT COMPANY

Leather and Suede 'Chukka' boot - $325
We have been so excited about the response to our shoes from Timberland Boot Company. This is the newest style...a leather and suede "Chukka" desert boot, hand-distressed and featuring a leather sole and stacked heel.  This is the PERFECT shoe for a cold Seattle winter - hurry in while it's still here! Click HERE to see more posts featuring shoes by Timberland Boot Company!

CIVIDINI TRUNK SHOW

We are once again proud to present the Cividini Trunk Show, exclusively at Butch Blum in Seattle! This event is for the Spring 2011 collection of Ready-to-Wear clothing for women by Cividini.
Join us October 28, 29, and 30 for THE opportunity to order one-of-a-kind women's clothing from BB favorite Cividini...one of our exclusives since the 1980s and consistently one of our most exciting products. Designed by two architects, Cividini always features the most unusual, labor-intensive fabrics paired with innovative silhouettes. This is also a great opportunity to order a product we might not normally buy for our stock.

RSVP on Facebook, call 206-622-5760, or email promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com to take advantage of this exclusive offer!

10/20/10

SEATTLE RESTAURANT WEEK PARTNER OF THE DAY

Today's Skin Game partner participating in Seattle Restaurant Week is Wild Ginger/Triple Door!  Wild Ginger is an Asian-fusion restaurant located downtown at 3rd and Union, attached to the Triple Door jazz club.
Enjoy superb Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese inspired dishes served either in their fabulous dining room or in front of the stage at the Triple Door venue, while enjoying great music!
Wild Ginger is participating in Seattle Restaurant by offering a 3 course dinner for only $25. This great offer is valid Sunday-Thursday from 10/17-10/28.

10/19/10

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS-CIVIDINI

Jacket- $1795...Sweater - $645...Sleeves - $495...Pants (by Metradamo) - $395
Shoes - 'Shari' by Delman - $285

SEATTLE RESTAURANT WEEK PARNER OF THE DAY

The Skin Game partner of the day for Seattle Restaurant Week is Serafina Osteria & Enoteca!
Located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle between Downtown and the University district, Serafina features food inspired by "...the casual warmth and and soothing ambience that echoes the welcoming embrace of an Italian home."
From 10/17 - 10/28, every Sunday-Thursday, enjoy a 3 course dinner for only $25! Stay tuned for more Seattle Restaurant Week participants from our Skin Game program!

10/18/10

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Jacket - Crossley - $295...Shirt - Crossley - $125...Scarf - Transit - $325
Pant - Germano - $325...Boot - Timberland Boot Company - $325 

SEATTLE RESTAURANT WEEK PARTNER OF THE DAY

Every day this week, we will be highlighting one of our restaurant skin game partners,  who are participating in Seattle Restaurant Week - Each provider is providing a special 3-course dinner for only $25, Sunday - Thursday 10/17-10/28.
Today's featured rewards provider is Ponti Seafood Grill! Situated on the edge of the canal between North Queen Anne and Fremont, Ponti provides four-star seafood with spectacular views of Lake Union!
For a complete list of restaurants participating, check out The Seattle Times' Seattle Restaurant Week article online, as well as the Seattle Restaurant Week Facebook page!

10/17/10

CIVIDINI IN ITALIAN VOGUE - PT 2

(available in forest green)
More magic from perennial Butch Blum favorite Cividini - these ads showcase their unique "Vice Versa" concept - items that can be worn two ways to fabulous effect!  These looks are for Fall '10 - stay tuned for our Cividini Spring 2011 trunk show later this month - October 28, 29, and 30.
(also available in cardigan style)

10/16/10

NEW ARRIVALS - MABRO

 Suit - Mabro - $1895...Shirt - Culturata - $195...Square - Robert Talbott - $75
We are so excited to introduce our latest Italian suiting - Mabro - a Tuscan handmade suit retailing between $1995 for super 110's fabrics to $6995 for 100% cashmere from Dormeuil.  The same fabrics from handmade suiting companies like Brioni (which feature a similar amount of hand-work) regularly retail for $6k-30k - an outstanding savings for an incredible product.
(Detail - Click to enlarge)
Available with a heavier, more sartorial canvas and shoulder, as well as a lighter, more modern style (pictured), this product is made for the discriminating buyer who wants the best value out there. Come take a look at Mabro - sure to become your new favorite.

BRIGITTE NIELSEN IN GIO GUERRERI

Actress/Model Brigitte Nielsen was recently spotted in Italy wearing one of our favorite designers, Gio Guerreri! One of our favorite designers for women, Gio Guerreri always cuts an outstanding silhouette - perfect for a gal with curves.

10/14/10

HAMILTON TRUNK SHOW TODAY!

We are so excited to present Hamilton Shirts fall collection of bespoke shirt fabrics TODAY, tomorrow, and Saturday! Only available instore, this personalized custom process involves analyzing our test shirts fit to determine the correct cut, and can be customized literally hundreds of ways. 
In honor of Hamilton's fall collection of dress and sport fabrics, on TODAY, tomorrow, and Saturday we are offering 10% off every shirt ordered. This is a one-time-only event, so definitely make time in your schedule - we guarantee this will be one of your favorite shirts! 
To RSVP, contact promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com, call 206-622-5760, or RSVP on our Facebook page!

10/13/10

NEW ARRIVALS - MIRIAM HASKELL

Necklace - Miriam Haskell - $895
Hand crafted from pewter and featuring vintage glass and freshwater pearl beads, Miriam Haskell once again shows us how fabulous fashion jewelry can be! See more Miriam Haskell pieces here and here.

10/12/10

CIVIDINI IN ITALIAN VOGUE

We've featured Cividini's "Vice Versa" sweaters recently HERE and HERE - did you know they were designed to be worn upside down and 'upside up?' Cividini's ad in Italian Vogue illustrates the fabulous potential of Cividini's groundbreaking designs.  As always, click to enlarge - this high resolution photo has LOTS of detail!

HAMILTON 10% PROMO/HAMILTON IN WWD

Hamilton shirts- one of America's finest shirtmakers and one of Butch Blum's best products - is offering a 10% discount on every shirt made from 10/14-10/16. We wanted to share just a few features from this outstanding product:


* Hamilton Shirts are made in the USA - in Houston, TX - from some of the finest Swiss and Italian fabrics in the world.


* Hamilton Shirts have an exclusive 'shrink-free' collar and cuff...designed without interfacing (the glue that stiffens most dress shirt collars and cuffs) these don't get smaller when they're laundered. 


* Butch Blum features Hamilton's "Bespoke" shirting - a multi-step process where each customer is individually measured in the Hamilton shirt, then photographed in a sample. The Hamilton patternmakers examine every customer's photo to determine changes in fit. 

Hamilton gets a lot of press for their fantastic shirts...here's just one of their many mentions - from Women's Wear Daily magazine!

10/8/10

STYLE BOOST - NEW PLACE

Join us as we film STYLE BOOST in a new location - the downtown Seattle Blue C Sushi! Filming will be between 5 and 6 pm (exact time tba) on October 26th!

Kent Rogers
BB STYLE GURU

NEW ARRIVALS - SANTONI

"Orrin" - $465
"Owen" - $650
One of our favorite companies new to our store, Santoni shoes are hand-lasted, sewn by ONE individual person, then hand finished in a variety of time-consuming and expensive processes.  Come check out these amazing shoes, and stay tuned for our Santoni trunk show - coming in November!

10/7/10

NEW ARRIVALS - ZEGNA KNITS

Sweater - Ermenegildo Zegna - $345...Shirt - Ermenegildo Zegna - $295
Corduroy - Gardeur - $195...Gloves - Portolano - $95
Boots - Timberland Boot Company - $275
This lightweight merino wool sweater is available in charcoal (pictured) and navy blue, and is the perfect way to add texture to your outfit for fall, without adding too much bulk! 

NEW ARRIVALS - D'EXTERIOR DRESS

Dress - D'Exterior - $645...Necklace - Aireheart by Sydney - $865
Boot - "Neda" by Delman - $375
This look is SO fabulous for fall - wear this dress with boots and leggings, or with a dressy pair of heels and a hot necklace for an event.  Belt it with a wide leather belt, layer it with a turtleneck and a tailored jacket...the possibilities are endless!

10/5/10

We are so excited to present Hamilton Shirts fall collection of bespoke shirt fabrics! Only available instore, this personalized custom process involves analyzing our test shirts fit to determine the correct cut, and can be customized literally hundreds of ways. 
In honor of Hamilton's fall collection of dress and sport fabrics, on October 14, 15, and 16 we are offering 10% off every shirt ordered. This is a one-time-only event, so definitely make time in your schedule - we guarantee this will be one of your favorite shirts! 
To RSVP, contact promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com, call 206-622-5760, or RSVP on our Facebook page!

10/3/10

NEW ARRIVALS - FERRANTE

Vest- Ferrante - $275...Shirt - Culturata - $195
Jacket (over arm) - Z Zegna - $1095
Pant - Germano - $350...Shoe - Santoni - $450
Stay tuned for great knitwear from our new label Ferrante! Featuring 100% Italian construction, these sweaters are all in the $195-295 price point, at a $600+ quality!