COOPER JONES BERKSHIRE JACKET

Jacket - $195

We just received a big re-order of our best-selling Berkshire jacket from Cooper Jones...crafted from a terrific cotton pique fabric this cardigan-cum-jacket is a great addition to your wardrobe for these 45-75 degree days!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

"Late Summer in Seattle" by Shawn McClung

In observance of Memorial day, we are closed today (Sunday, May 29) and tomorrow (Monday, May 30). Enjoy the lovely weather and come see us Tuesday, May 31, bright and early at 10am! Have a lovely weekend!

SPRING LAYDOWN FOR HER - PART 2

Cardigan - Allude - $295...Belt - Transit - $195
Top - Transit - $195...Pant - Metradamo - $325

SPRING LAYDOWN FOR HER - PART 1

Sweater (grey) Cividini- $295...Long sleeve tee - Majestic - $145
Jeans - Armani Jeans - $255...Scarf - Rosso Puro - $225...Belt - $215

SPRING LAYDOWN - MARTIN MARGIELA

Jacket - $1095...Shirt - $475...Pant - $395...Shoe (by Gravati) - $695
Belt (by Remo Tuliani) - $145

SPRING LAYDOWN - GIORGIO ARMANI

Vest - $475...Shirt- $450...Pant - $695...Jacket - $1450
Shoe (By Gravati) - $595...Belt (By Remo Tuliani) - $195

MS BY MARTINE SITBON

MS by Martine Sitbon - $525

CIVIDINI FOR SPRING

Outfit by Cividini - $375-795 - See Associate for details

NEW BELTS FOR SPRING

New Belts - $165-295

BB IN THE NEWS

Left to right: George Bass, of George Bass in New Orleans, Ken Shaia, of Shaia's in Birmingham, AB
Butch Blum, and John Shopbach of Weekends in Phoenix AZ.

The Threadwize Group recently visited Houston to meet and converse about business, among other things - and were interviewed by Houston Culturemap. Check out the link to read suggestions from Butch and other Threadwize members about the latest trends in men's fashion!

COOPER JONES ARRIVALS FOR SUMMER

Cooper Jones Silk/Cotton sport shirt - available in Ivory (shown) Blue, and Peach - $125

Cooper Jones is one of our favorite resources - offering quality fabrications in classic, yet unique cuts and styles, at extremely competitive pricing. This summer's selection is no exception: featuring shorts, silk/cotton or linen shirting, and casual jackets with quality you'd expect from Zegna, Brooks Brothers or Faconnable, for $50-100 less per item than their competitors.

THIS JUST IN! We've just received a MASSIVE shipment of new short sleeve shirts from Cooper Jones in the Silk/Cotton blend, as well as their super-soft pima cotton, patch pocket polo.

SUMMER MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Outfits by (left to right) Allude/By Malene Birger, Inish Meain/Giorgio Armani,
Giorgio Armani, and By Malene Birger

TIRED OF THE SAME TUX SHOE?

Donald J. Pliner (for special order) - $475

For a walk on the wild side, why not try these beaded slip-ons with your tux?

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Jacket - Cheap and Chic- $895...Cashmere shell - Allude - $255
Skirt - Armani Jeans - $185...Shoe - "Soni" by Delman - $275

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Skirt/Tube Dress - D'exterior - $135...Crochet Cardigan - Cividini - $435
Belt - Sandy Duftler - $215

HAMILTON - THE ART OF CUSTOM SHIRTING

The Threadwize group is a group of stores nationwide, featuring some of the best specialty clothing boutiques in the country - a group that we are proud to be a part of. Recently, representatives from all the Threadwize stores visited the Hamilton shirt factory in Houston, Texas to learn more about the Hamilton custom process, as part of their yearly get-together.  Dick Pattison from Taylor, Richards and Conger in Charlotte, NC sent us these photos - fascinating aren't they!?

David Hamilton leading a discussion

 Hamilton Shirts is a multi-generational company which has been in the Hamilton family since 1883. David Hamilton only buys the best Swiss and Italian fabrics for his family's shirts - we wouldn't have it any other way!

Pattern storage

 Thousands of paper patterns are stored in this library - individualized patterns used to cut exacting garments. Even if changes are made to a finished pattern on a shirt, your pattern is archived here forever!

Library of Hamilton shirt fabrics

Thousands of some of the best Swiss and Italian fabrics are available in the Hamilton shirting line-up. With contrasting placket, collar, and cuff options, the possibilities are endless.

Come see us at Butch Blum to learn more about Hamilton custom shirting - one of our favorite garments and soon to be one of yours!

NEW ARRIVALS - RELWEN, CITIZENS

Sweater - $195 - Relwen...Tee - $70 - Left Coast Tee...Khaki - $195 - Citizens of Humanity
Shoes - $159 - Auri

CIVIDINI- MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Vice versa cardigan - $695...Top (underneath) - $375
Skirt - $545...Belt - $275

WE'RE SO INTO TED ROSSI

We're so into Ted Rossi NYC - and apparently so is Jennifer Lopez, who wore his bangles in her new "I'm Into You" video."  Featuring real python, viper, and other exotic natural leathers, these bangles are SO cute for spring and available at Butch Blum - while they last! 

Bangles by Ted Rossi - $95-$295 

LEFT COAST TEE POLOS

Left Coast Tee - $95

New for Summer - the Left Coast Tee polo. Made of a super soft Pima cotton jersey, it's available in several great colors, perfect for upcoming warmer weather!

NEW BELTS FOR WOMEN

New Belts - $75-$275

ARMANI S/S 2011 FASHION SHOW

As always, one of the keys to appreciating Armani's clothing is watching the fabrics move...check out this terrific video of the S/S 2011 collection for Armani Black Label, available exclusively in the Northwest at Butch Blum.

NEW ARRIVALS - GIORGIO ARMANI BLAZER

Jacket - $1995...Shirt - $445...Tie - $185 all Giorgio Armani

(Detail - click to enlarge)

MIHYON'S PICK - BLUGIRL DRESS

Dress - Blugirl - $585...Bag - Olga Berg - $65
Necklace - Aireheart by Sydney - $1185
Shoe - "Esme" by Delman - $325

TRANSIT FOR MEN

Jacket - Transit - $750...Jeans - Zegna Sport - $225...Sweater - Transit - $365

HUGO BOSS ORANGE FOR WOMEN

Hugo Boss Orange - $185

NEW ARRIVALS - JENNI KAYNE JACKET

Jacket by Jenni Kayne - $865

NEW CROSSLEY FOR MEN

Navy cotton peacoat - $295

Forest Gray hooded sweatshirt - $195

NEW ARRIVALS - LBM 1911

LBM 1911 - $875 (available in Navy/Black check)

NEW SHOES - TIMBERLAND

Timberland Boot Company - $325

MOTHER'S DAY PROMOTION AT BUTCH BLUM

Bring your Mom, or “be” the Mom at Butch Blum TODAY (Sunday, May 8th) and receive a 25% discount on any one selected item of your choice. Additionally, Moms receive their choice of 3 free cameo pins, perfect for pinning up those trend setting wrap cardigans….we wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day, the BUTCH BLUM way!

BP STUDIO - DB SHAWL-SWEATER

DB Shawl/Sweater - $595

BLUMARINE S/S 2011 RUNWAY

Check out this fascinating little clip - the Blumarine by Anna Molinari S/S 2011 fashion show. Bringing the drama this season, Anna Molinari shows an outrageous collection of beautiful colors and prints.

KENT'S PICK - GRAN SASSO SWEATER

Sweater by Gran Sasso - $425

Made of a stonewashed, vintage-dyed Italian cotton, this sweater is SUPER soft, and bridges the gap between dressy and casual beautifully. Wear with a pair of wool dress slacks or a cool pair of jeans to make it this spring's most versatile addition to your wardrobe!

NEW ARRIVALS - CIVIDINI

Cividini - $695 (also available in lighter color)

MONOCHROME MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - CIVIDINI

Cardigan - $515...Blouse - $375...Bag - $695
Pant - Metradamo - $375...Shoe - Soni by Delman - $295

GOVERNOR GENERAL WEARS COPPLEY AT ROYAL WEDDING

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston and his wife, Sharon

On Friday, April 29, while everyone was feting the Royal newlyweds, we at Butch Blum found an additional reason to raise a glass - the Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston wore a Coppley morning coat, vest, and striped trousers - all items available through Butch Blum in Seattle. It was almost like dressing him ourselves, although that honor was fulfilled by venerable Canadian department store Harry Rosen.  Cheers to the Royal couple, and cheers to the Governor General - obviously a man of excellent taste.

If you'd like a morning coat similar to His Excellency's, we are more than happy to help out. Pricing is comparatively reasonable - between $1500 and $2000, depending on fabrics. 

BP STUDIO/MARTINE SITBON

Sweater - BP Studio - $595...Bag - MS by Martine Sitbon - $525

NEW MEN'S ACCESSORIES- MOORE & GILES

Moore & Giles - $450

LINEN? IN SEATTLE?

Jacket- Inis Meain - $395...Sweater Vest - Inis Meain - $295
Shirt - Martin Gordon - $115...Square - Pacific Silks - $55...Pant - Transit - $325
Shoe - Timberland Boot Company - $250

It's no secret that we LOVE linen at Butch Blum - it's a terrific fiber that can be woven or knit in dozens of interesting ways, and it's relatively easy to care for, wear, and enjoy. The trick is learning to love the texture - crinkled, wrinkled, scrunched, it's always going to give your outfit that beachy softness that summertime is all about.  April showers bring May flowers - why not wear a linen outfit when picking them?

DONALD J. PLINER - "EMERIK"

"Emerik" - Donald J. Pliner - $295