FALL LOOK BOOK - GARDEUR

Gardeur microcord - $195...Shoe by Timberland boot company - $275

One of our favorite men's sportswear brands, Gardeur makes a terrific product for almost any guy - not too low or too high in the waist, not too trim, not too baggy either. Their pants are a classic staple in the Northwest man's wardrobe.  Don't forget - we're showing the entire Gardeur stock collection October 8, from 10am-6pm. Join us for the fun!

FALL LOOK BOOK - NEW ARRIVALS FROM RELWEN

Pullover with raw finish edges - $155 - Relwen

Just one of our many offerings from this terrific American brand, this great little ribbed cotton pullover is a MUST for comfy fall layering. Look for more cool looks from this rugged company for fall.

NEW ARRIVALS - BLUGIRL FUR TRIM DRESS

Blugirl wool/viscose jersey with fur trim - $765

Fur is IN for fall, and this little shift by Blugirl is the perfect way to put a perfect little puff of mink into your outfit.

Gio Guerreri - Jacket - $975, Skirt - $465

Simple and classic with enough detail to satisfy even the most hardened fashionista, this jersey wrap jacket and matching skirt by Gio Guerreri is THE suit for fall. It also works great as separates with a cute sweater on top or a black dress underneath.

FALL LOOK BOOK - GIORGIO ARMANI TWEED

Jacket - $2195...Scarf - $445

A great replacement for fall outerwear or a dress-up option for a fabulous occasion, this heavier sport coat by Giorgio Armani is one of Mr. Armani's signature pieces from his fw2011 collection and one of our favorites in our store. Pair it with jeans or corduroys or dress it up with something glossier - like one of our silk/wool blend trousers - from Armani of course!

FALL LOOK BOOK - EYEBOBS

Assorted styles for men and women - $85-95

Our fall Eyebobs are one of our favorite accessories, available in strengths from 1.5-3.0 (1.0 available for special order) in a wide variety of sartorially serious and fashionably fun styles.

FALL LOOK BOOK - FALL SOCKS

Fall socks - $18-35

Another fabulous way to add a subtle pop of color or pattern to an outfit, our wool merino socks by Pantherella, Marcoliani, Richard James, Fits, and more are great! Take a peek, you're sure to find your favorite color for the perfect fall ensemble.

FALL LOOK BOOK - FALL TIES FROM GIORGIO ARMANI

Assorted Giorgio Armani ties - $175-215

Our ties are a point of great personal pride. Culled together from designers who use the best silks and hand-sew each one (which creates the best knot shape, you know) - Butch Blum consistently offers the most subtly beautiful ties anywhere. Come take a look at our gorgeous offerings for fall.

FALL LOOK BOOK WINDOWS

Outfits by Giorgio Armani, Cividini, and J.Brand 

Outfits by Martin Margiela, Gio Guerreri, and Peserico

FALL LOOK BOOK - GIO GUERRERI

Wool jersey circle dress by Gio Guerreri - $795

The perfect counterpoint between minimalist style and '60's 'Mad-Men' chic, this circle dress by Gio Guerreri fits a gal in all the right places and goes from day into evening in a snap!

TARAJI P. HENSON IN BLUMARINE

Actress Taraji P. Henson (Curious case of Benjamin Button, Boston Legal, The Karate Kid(2010)) wore this fabulous Blumarine dress to the Emmys on September 18. We love this look and love Blumarine for its sophisticated glamor and versatility. Check out more fabulous Blumarine looks this fall at Butch Blum!

MOSCHINO SS/12 RUNWAY LIVE @ MOSCHINO.COM

FALL LOOK BOOK - ZEGNA SPORT

Peached cotton long sleeve polos by Zegna Sport - $195

Available in heather or a brilliant royal blue-violet, the stretch long sleeve polo by Zegna Sport is just one of the many selections from this brilliant casual collection. Zegna Sport provides a slightly trimmer fit than Ermenegildo Zegna's signature label and offers a sleeker, more modern approach to casual sportswear. Come check out our new arrivals, which include these great polos and many more great wardrobe basics.

NEW ARRIVALS - SANTONI

"Omar" by Santoni - $565

New for fall, the Omar boot by Santoni is an incredible addition to your dress wardrobe. The Omar pairs the elegance of a dress oxford with the stylishness of a chelsea boot, and is the perfect compliment to fall's narrower pant silhouette. The sole is pure Caoutchouc rubber, ideal for our rainy city!

FALL LOOK BOOK - CASUAL PANTS

Left: Gardeur Nigel jean - $195
Right: J. Brand corporal pant - $185
Shoes: Offspring by Auri - $185

Available in a wide variety of denim, cotton duck and basketweave finishes, our casual pants for fall are an incredible quality at a very competitive price. Enjoy arrivals from Citizens of Humanity, Gardeur, J.Brand and more!

FALL LOOK BOOK - MOSCHINO DRESS

Moschino rayon jersey dress with Faille trim - $995

A day-into-evening look perfect for a seattle gal's wardrobe...pair this amazing knit dress with a superlight turtleneck and a blazer for an office look or glam it up with heels and some funky chunky jewels.

FALL LOOK BOOK - FINAMORE CASUAL SHIRTS

Assorted shirts by Finamore - $375

These fabulous Italian shirts are some of the best quality sportshirts we've ever seen. Beautiful print fabrics are garment dyed, giving them an extra depth and richness. Shoulders, buttons and buttonholes are hand sewn, and finished with gorgeous mother of pearl buttons. These incredible shirts will be your fall go-to for years to come, bringing even your most basic casual outfit a bit of luxe richness.

FALL LOOK BOOK - FALL SHIRTS

Left: Culturata - $195
Right: Poggianti - $275

Our dressy sport shirts are always a hit - looks that are terrific open collared with jeans, or dressed up under a casual sport coat with a knit necktie.  We currently have some wonderful looks by Culturata in classic stripes, innovative checks, and fun polka dots. Look for rich, beautiful shirts later this season from Poggianti in wild, but tasteful patterns.

CANTARELLI DONEGAL SPORT COAT

Sport coat - Cantarelli - $1495...Hoodie - Kinross - $525...Shirt - Sand - $195
Jean - Z Zegna - $265...Shoe - Timberland Boot Company - $275

This virgin wool sport coat in a GORGEOUS charcoal brown donegal is by a small Italian company called Cantarelli, known for producing a beautiful hand-finished garment with excellent detailing and terrific value for the price point. You can dress this fabulous jacket up with a wool pant, shirt and tie, or wear it soft and casual with jeans and a cashmere hoodie.

FALL LOOK BOOK - PESERICO - A BB FIND

Wool and viscose knit dress - $435

Peserico is one of our favorite Italian finds...featuring designer quality products (like this fabulous wool jersey dress) at a contemporary price point.

ARMANI JEANS ASYMMETRICAL DRESS

Dress - Armani Jeans - $215...Shoe - "Erin" by Delman" - $295

This little beauty by Armani Jeans is a cool, supple viscose jersey too cute and too FABULOUSLY priced not to love on first sight!

FALL LOOK BOOK - SWEATERS FROM MARTIN MARGIELA

Left: Contrast trim merino cardigan - $695
Right: Variegated stripe angora blend - $895

Knitwear from Martin Margiela always features the most labor-intensive processes and the best fibers in the world. These ultra-soft sweaters have an incredible hand, layer well underneath other garments and stand out beautifully on their own.

FALL LOOK BOOK - ARMANI COAT

Coat- $1795...Scarf - $275...Giorgio Armani

Silver-grey and as close to weatherproof as we're allowed to say (No, you don't want to stand under a firehose, yes it will keep you bone-dry for 90% of our Seattle weather) this coat is the ne plus ultra for fall. An incredible lightweight fiberfill on the inside and a fabulous textured micro-weave on the outside, Armani scores again!

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - CANTARELLI

Suit - Cantarelli - $1895...Sweater (on female mannequin) - Repeat - $455

FALL LOOK BOOK - MARTIN MARGIELA BELTED COAT

Belted coat by Martin Margiela - $2395

Ladies-  this is THE coat for when winter is doing its worst. Made from an incredibly soft wool and 1/4 lined at the shoulders, this coat will save you from 'snowpocalypses' for years to come.

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS- USAI

Coat - USAI - $995...Shirt - Sand - $195...Tie- Roda - $165
Hoodie - Kinross - $495...Pant - Z Zegna - $295...Shoe - Gravati - $750

Stay tuned for more on this incredible Italian outerwear brand that turned military toughness into sophisticated high fashion looks. A Butch Blum exclusive in Seattle this fall.

FALL LOOK BOOK - CIVIDINI COWLNECK

Cashmere handpainted cowl - $735...Bonded leather and wool skirt - $285...Both by Cividini

This incredible top is a crinkle-finish, handpainted, hand-dyed cashmere by Cividini. Super soft and lightweight, this will take you from mid-September evenings worn on its own, to late December mornings layered over your favorite turtleneck. The skirt is an incredible heavyweight wool knit trimmed with subtle leather accents.

CONVERTIBLE WOOL JACKET - MARTIN MARGIELA - FALL LOOK BOOK

Jacket by Martin Margiela - $1345

Page 4 of our look book continues Maison Martin Margiela's theme of wear-it-both-ways flexibility. This incredible jacket features soft, oversized lapels with a crossover feature that allows you to tie them together, drape them loose, and more!

Crafted from an incredibly luxe Italian wool, this piece is not only innovative in application but extremely well made- a wardrobe investment you'll reach for years from now.

SANTONI SHOES/MOORE AND GILES BAG/TIMBERLAND BOOT

Santoni "Gloria" (foreground) - $420...Moore and Giles "Belle" picnic bag - $540
Desert boot by Timberland Boot Company - $275 (black and brown)

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MARTIN MARGIELA CONVERTIBLE COAT CARDIGAN

Coat sweater by Martin Margiela - $995 - available in black or khaki- Click to enlarge

This incredible sweater by Martin Margiela, which transforms into multiple different looks depending on how it is buttoned, is destined to become THE most versatile piece in your wardrobe.  A fully-fashioned knit using 100% ultrafine merino wool, this is a perfect example of the Butch Blum look - classic enough to reach for forever, innovative enough to never see anywhere else.

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OUTFITTED FOR FALL

Jacket - $325...Pant - $225 - Both Armani Jeans
Lace bodysuit - Only Hearts - $65...Belt - $165 - Berge
Shoe - Leann by Delman - $275

Time to transition into Fall – start with a skinny jean cut pant in wool stretch with a jacket to match, add a Berge suede belt, and layer under it all over a lace bodysuit by Only Hearts. The final feminine touch, the bow patent slingback from Delman.

GIORGIO ARMANI FW 2011 RUNWAY

FALL GREETINGS FROM BUTCH BLUM

Left: Sweater - $575...Pant - $495
Right: Blazer - $2895...Scarf - $275...All by Giorgio Armani

We love this Fall – the color palette is so BB! Welcome to khakis, lodens, rich camels, greys, caramel browns – we could not have planned a better match for our store interiors. That hint of blush sets off every mannequin. Brunettes and blondes will find much to like color-wise this fall.

As to what’s hot – BLAZERS with a a capital B for - BUTCH BLUM has ‘em! We are especially excited to introduce ANISSEJLIFE in our women’s department (stay tuned for details) to finally match the unbeatable de-constructed jackets we have carried with a “set the curve” bent the last two seasons from GIORGIO ARMANI and LBM 1911.

Vests are in – particularly if they have a knitted back – see CIVIDINI upstairs and TRANSIT downstairs. Coats are swinging – and we particularly love the ones from MARTIN MARGIELA. Camouflage inspired prints work well in dresses from our BB Finds and shirts from a variety of great sources in men’s. For ladies, furry soft feels right! Faux, farm raised, is all we have in store – but every guy and gal needs a touch like Marilyn prescribed….and make SURE you have the right plaid – we LOVE subtle Princely ones, as in Prince of Wales only please, skirts, shirts, pants – it’s all good! 

What we would guard against – go light on the peplum thing – poof isn’t always where you want to wear it…and maxi coats combined with a maxi skirts – where did YOU go? A word of caution on choker necklaces – make sure you have an escape hatch! Jade green – not so much!

As always, we strive to serve up the best of the season along with the best advice. Welcome to Fall 2011, it is the perfect anecdote to where did our summer go? We look forward to seeing you in shop and  online – if you haven’t friended or started following us yet – you are missing the deals of the day – and so much more. Best of all – our event calendar, which makes memories every month. Hope you like our 

new website – it lands everything a fashionista wants to know all on one page.

Happy Fall!

Kay Smith-Blum, CEO

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

Aeronautical mechanics float, Seattle labor day parade, 1937

Just a reminder - Butch Blum is closed in observance of Labor Day Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5. We will re-open at 10am Tuesday, September 6. Have a great weekend!

BY MALENE BIRGER FW 2011 RUNWAY

New arrivals by By Malene Birger now in stock - check out this elegant yet quirky collection by 'The Queen of Copenhagen' - Malene Birger!

HUGO BOSS SWEATER FOR HER

Sweater - $185- Also available in loden or vanilla

We look to Hugo Boss for their stylish, practical, well-made, and well priced basics - like this chic little sweater! Featuring a wide crewneck, cap sleeves, and stylish side-slits, this little piece is a beautifully constructed basic designed to be a go-to for years to come.

NEW GARDEUR PANTS

Casual pants by Gardeur - $175-$215

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - CROSSLEY

Sweater - Crossley - $225...Shirt - Roda - $275...Jean - Citizens of Humanity - $225
Bag - Moore and Giles - $460...Shoe - Timberland Boot Company - $325