VINTAGE CELEBRITY SIGHTING - ISABELLA ROSSELINI IN GIO GUERRERI

We had to share this terrific shot - fashion designer Betta Guerreri, the head designer/seamstress for one of our favorite labels, 'Gio' Guerreri,' and international superstar Isabella Rosselini - the fabulous daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rosselini - both in head-to-toe Gio' Guerreri.

NEW ARRIVALS - MIILLA

Miilla "Suedette" vest - $95

This is the coolest little vest...wear it on its own over a long-sleeve garment (how fabulous would this be over a cable-knit sweater?) or underneath another, heavier coat and let the enormous cowl act as a scarf. If you get something on it, machine wash it and hang it out to dry.  Available in taupe (as shown) as well as a brighter camel color.

WARDROBE BASICS - THE PERFECT DARK JEAN

Blue/black jean - Citizens of Humanity - $265...Shoe - Timberland Boot Company - $275

This jean needs to be tried on to be believed. The fabric contains Modal, a cellulose fiber similar to rayon but stronger, which gives the cotton an incredible softness - softer than your favorite worn, washed jeans and in a deep blue/black rinse that's perfect for dressing up or dressing down. Whether you pair these with a tee or a black blazer, they're a must for any man's wardrobe.

CONGRATS TO OUR DRAWING WINNER!

The Doug Baldwin/Hamilton Shirts window

Congratulations to Marie Booker, who won our drawing at our party last tuesday, and will be attending the Seahawks/Cardinals game on 12/09/12 - with a special meet and greet with Doug after the game!

SCENES FROM THE BALDWIN PARTY PT 2.

 Thanks so much to everyone who was able to make our party Tuesday night! As you can tell, we had an absolute BLAST! The food and the brews were delicious, Mr. Baldwin was a pleasure (and looked terrific in his Samuelsohn suit and Hamilton shirt) and everyone who came seemed to really enjoy themselves.

SCENES FROM THE BALDWIN PARTY

JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER WINDOW

Sheer, delicate looks from Jean-Paul Gaultier, featuring his signature takes on the sailor striped jersey, classic tattoo imagery, and of course, his fixation on the trenchcoat - this time available with short sleeves in a gauzy tulle fabric.

INTRODUCING ROGUE

Vintage leather flight jacket - $475

Rogue is a collection for men who want something edgy, yet classic...pieces that look like they've already been broken in, with a great slim, modern fit.  From this line you'll find great rumpled cardigans, unusual sport shirts, and great vintage-inspired leathers, all at a terrific price point for the quality of materials and construction.  Pair your new Rogue garments with pieces from Butch Blum favorites like Transit and John Varvatos for an all-over edgy look, or pair them with clean denim and a pressed white shirt for a stand-out look.

CHADWICK BOSEMAN IN SAMUELSOHN

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who is playing Jackie Robinson in the upcoming biopic "42," wore a midnight Samuelsohn shawl collared dinner jacket to the 10th annual Essence awards this year. It's an excellent example of an elegant evening look that's completely different - and of the options available with a great Made-To-Measure label.  Looking great, Chadwick!

NEW ARRIVALS - SOL ANGELES

Fleece pullover jacket - $175- Sol Angeles

This little piece sort of defies description. It's not REALLY a jacket, because the zipper stops about halfway, but it's not REALLY a polo shirt, because the fabric is more like a fleece. Whatever it is, it's sumptuously soft, yet delightfully lightweight. The black over heather herringbone is textural without being too bold - layer it under a heavier jacket, or just wear it on its own.  The ideas are endless.

DOUG BALDWIN MTM EVENT TONIGHT

Can't wait to have Mr. Baldwin in the store from 5-7 pm tonight! Looking forward to the awesome eats from Urban Nomad Seattle's food truck (exclusively ours tonight - sorry foot traffic!) as well as some tasty pints from Mac & Jack's brewery. If you don't have happy hour plans, shoot us a line - we've still got a few spaces left on our rsvp list...promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com, or 206-622-5760

NEW ARRIVALS - SHEDRAIN UMBRELLAS

Auto-open/close windpro umbrella (multiple colors available) - $55

Just in time for the rainy season, these umbrellas from ShedRain are just lovely...made from a super weather-resistant polyester with a unique wind-resistant double layer, and finished with a carved wood handle, these automatic umbrellas are a must for fall (spring too, for that matter!).

TOMORROW'S MENU

Urban Nomad's meatball radiatore - their signature dish!

Are you ready for some better-than-the-ballgame food? Urban Nomad food truck will be providing our refreshments for tomorrow's Doug Baldwin MTM party. We are so excited - check out some of the dishes they'll be handing out gratis to RSVP'd guests:

Spicy Italian Meatballs on Radiatore
Handmade Turkey Sliders
Barbecue Pork Sliders
Roasted Pepper and Cheese Quesadillas

We'll also be thrilled to have Mac & Jack's return with several kegs of their most popular beers - including their signature brew, the African Amber!

There's still time to RSVP, just give us a call or shoot us a line at promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com and let us know if you're bringing any guests with you.  SEE YOU THERE!!!

MIHYON'S PICK - CROSSLEY JACKET

Crossley bonded melton swing coat - $835

This fabric is so soft...I love the detail at the neckline, I love the color, I love the shape...it's such a great little coat. Women of any size can wear this really well, and dress it up or dress it down.  Super cute!

Mihyon Ahn
Women's buyer

GARMENT DYED HENLEY - A BB FIND

Extrafine merino henley - $195

This little piece is a really fun addition to your fall wardrobe...a slim-fitting superfine merino henley, dyed as a garment and then re-dyed when finished with a spray technique. The fabric is ULTRA soft, and the fit is modern without being tight. A "BB Find" from our own private label.

CALLING ALL SPORTS FANS

You know him as #89 of the Seattle Seahawks, now you’ll have the chance to meet him as the new face of our Made-to-Measure campaign! Starting wide receiver, Doug Baldwin, will be joining us in store on Tuesday, October 23rd from 5-7pm! 

Enjoy autograph signings, photo opportunities--plus enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a Seahawks home game against the Cardinals and a post-game meet and greet with Doug. To "kick-off" our new MTM campaign, we will be offering special incentives from Hamilton Shirts (20% off each custom shirt, 3 shirt minimum on new orders) and Samuelsohn suits (15% off any custom product).  While you shop MTM resources, enjoy 'better than ballpark' food from Urban Nomad, and sample Mac & Jack’s Brewery’s seasonal beers! 

This is an event you will NOT want to miss! Space is limited! RSVP ONLY at promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com or 206-622-5760

KENT'S PICK - CANTARELLI BLAZER

Washed wool blazer - $1495 - Cantarelli

One of my favorite labels in the store - Cantarelli provides a really incredible fit...not too skinny/trendy, but not dopey either. This color looks great with about 95% of my wardrobe so for me it's a really easy choice. 

-Kent Rogers
MTM Specialist

BB AT HOMECOMING

Dress by A.L.C.

We love it when the next generation steals a Butch Blum garment out of their parent's closet....proving any high school homecoming is improved by fashions from BB!

URBAN NOMAD - "STADIUM STYLE" EATS

We're very happy to announce Urban Nomad will be providing nibbles - in their signature chartreuse food truck! - for the Doug Baldwin MTM event next Tuesday, including "Stadium-style" offerings like handmade turkey and pork sliders, roasted red pepper quesadillas, and their signature spicy Italian sausage ragu!

If you haven't RSVP'd yet, shoot us a line at promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com or RSVP on facebook here

MORE WEDDING PREVIEW EVENT PHOTOS

Formalwear options by Samuelsohn (left) and Coppley (right)

Our MTM specialist Kent with Andrea and Tony

Our booth - "Carnival Crush" 

The event hall from above

The Wedding Preview Event last weekend was tons of fun...lots of great attendees - both vendors and clients - and we had a ball presenting our wares and socializing with everyone! A special thanks again to our terrific model Tony and his bride-to-be Andrea, (yes, they're really engaged!) who modeled our suit beautifully.

WEDDING PREVIEW EVENT

Our terrific couple Tony and Andrea, photo courtesy Blue Wing Photos
Tony's suit by Cantarelli, shirt by Culturata, tie by Giorgio Armani

We want to wish a special thanks to those who missed the Seahawks game in order to attend the Wedding Preview Event last night, and a VERY special thanks to our terrific couple Tony and Andrea. Stay tuned for more photos from our booth at this very cool event.

CONGRATS TO OUR FAVORITE SEAHAWK!

Kudos to Doug Baldwin...two great catches! Looking forward to him being 100% healthy so we can see much more of this.  

If you haven't yet RSVP'd to our Doug Baldwin event please do - spaces are limited! 

HANDMADE ARTISANAL LIQUEURS

Join us in store tonight from 4:30-6PM for a liqueur tasting from Seattle born liqueur maker, Ross Hungate-Hawk during our Gardeur/Hiltl Traveling Pant Show. Enjoy a variety of handmade artisanal liqueurs made with all local ingredients, perfect for the fall season and available for purchase! Plus, help us give a name to Ross’ new business by participating in a naming contest--if our fans on Facebook like it, you’ll win a $100 Butch Blum gift certificate!

Not able to make it tonight? Don’t worry! Our Traveling Pant Show is ongoing from October 8-14 --special order Fall 2012 items from both Gardeur and Hiltl, including styles we normally would not show in store. 

For the Liqueur Tasting, please RSVP at promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com or (206) 622-5760.

WEDDING PREVIEW EVENT

Butch Blum is proud to be participating in the Wedding Preview event, a premier collection of local wedding resources for couples looking for wedding ideas - whether you need something simple, like a great groomman's gift, or a wedding planner who knows your style intimately and can provide the wedding of your dreams.  Join us Sunday, October 14 from 5:45pm (doors open and cocktail hour) to the final farewells around 9pm at the Seattle Design Center in the south Seattle district. There's still time to purchase tickets to this terrific event...For more info, email promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com or check out their website here.

WALLPAPER WINDOWS

 Our mannequins for October wear dressy looks in the best fall fashion - wool worsted suiting fabrics, sumptuous brushed cashmere, innovative fancy weaves, and more. Check out the newest arrivals for Men and Women in store now - we're still receiving terrific products every day!

GARDEUR/HILTL TRAVELING PANT SHOW

Starting today (October 8) through Sunday October 14, we will be hosting the "Traveling Pant Show" -  special order Fall 2012 items from both Gardeur and Hiltl, including styles we normally would not show in store - over 50 different fabrics and models. It's a great opportunity to buy a super trendy style (red khakis with a blue blazer anyone?) or that perfect jean in every shade. The addition of pants from Hiltl makes sure there is a style for every body type, from the skinny and trendy to the more, shall we say, gentlemanly?

For more info, or to make an appointment, please give us a call at 206-622-5760 or send an email to promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com

INTRODUCING YARNZ

Wool and cashmere scarf - $195 - Yarnz

Yarnz is a label for men and women who want something new and exciting in their cashmere scarves, without sacrificing quality to get it. The cashmere and cashmere/wool scarves from Yarnz are woven or printed with intricate designs in vivid fashion colors, for a luxe contemporary look in a more traditional quality.

INTRODUCING TRUSSINI

Suits by Trussini - $1395-1795

Trussini is a terrific Italian label for a gentleman who is more concerned about quality of fabric, construction, etc, than the label inside his suit. The cut is conservative, while still maintaining a modern overall look (no huge shoulders, flat front pants with a medium cut, etc.) The construction is all Italian - Italian made cloths in Super 120-140's quality, with a full floating canvas structure. 

If you're looking for a great investment in a cut that suits your body type, come see our offerings by Trussini...a great product for a discerning gentleman.