MOSCHINO RUNWAY S/S 2013

We have just begun to receive looks from Moschino's S/S 2013 collection. This year's selection includes variations on the classic Little Black Dress, as well as dressy looks with a lighthearted floral theme in soft pastels.

KENT'S PICK - ROGUE SUEDE

Distressed suede jacket - Rogue - $645

The skin on this jacket is SO exciting...it's super soft, and treated with a finish that looks 'well-loved,' which is fabulous because you don't need to worry about it getting hurt by inclement weather. Any discoloration or scrapes this gets into will only make it more beautiful. I'm a fan of the fit too - close to the body, but not binding or stiff. 

Kent Rogers

MTM specialist

Closeup of shoulder detail

WASHED LEATHER BELTS - REMO TULLIANI

Washed leather belts - $165-185 - Remo Tulliani 

These leather belts are perforated, washed, then shrunken to give them their characteristic undulating texture. Punch up your favorite pair of jeans or casual pants with a great new style!

NEW SHIPMENTS - CULTURATA

We just got in a HUGE shipment from the master shirtmakers at Culturata! Fans know Culturata's product for their modern fits and impeccable finish, as well as the exciting selection of fabric from premium mills like Thomas Mason and Cotonificio Albini. We love Culturata for their incredible value - their shirts are entirely Italian-made and always priced in the $195-225 range, but compare favorably with "designer" shirts that retail for $295+. Come see the latest, and you'll be a Culturata fan too.

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Outfits by Blumarine and Samuelsohn

FUZZI CHENILLE COCOON

Clipped chenille coat - Fuzzi - $1195

Combining the figure flattering and soft, enveloping warmth of the 1960's cocoon silhouette, with the ebullience of a 1920's Chinoiserie inspired design, this great statement coat by Fuzzi is really what we call a 'forever piece' - something that you'll reach for over and over again. The fabric is an ultra-soft wool blend chenille that feels like velvet on the skin, a great alternative to fur for glamorous evening occasions. Add a little glamor to your daily winter wardrobe by pairing it with dark jeans and knee-high boots.

GATSBY WINDOWS

We're always proud of our holiday windows, but this year our visual director Gaydi Allred really outdid herself. Check out our Roaring 20's themed Great Gatsby windows - and be sure you don't miss the Great Gatsby themed Ladies Night Out on the 4th, featuring Fogal hosiery (as seen in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann film) and Saxx underwear.

A BRIEF REMINDER FROM BUTCH BLUM

As the holidays slowly approach and things get increasingly hectic, we want to remind all our valued clients that we have lots of ways to make your shopping trips easier - one of which is validated parking with purchase at the WAC garage at 6th and Union (see map above). Don't worry about the downtown parking mess - we've got you covered.

NEW SHIPMENTS - AGAVE KNITWEAR

Long sleeve tee - $105

We just got a huge shipment from Agave! You may know them for their terrific denim and jean-alternative bottoms, but have you tried their tees and light sweaters yet? If not, you simply must - the softest Supima cottons in subtle colors with fun little details like bar tacks, contrast stitching, and laser-cut edges.

Cotton sweater and snap henley - $165

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 24!

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Get $25 back when you spend $25 or more using your American Express card on Saturday, November 24 in support of Small Business Saturday!

ALLUDE FW 2012 SHOW

Allude is one of our favorite resources for simple, classic, chic clothing in modern silhouettes. Their quality is terrific, and their price point has excellent value for a contemporary collection.  Check out some of our arrivals for the fall/winter season, in store now!

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

Butch Blum is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. However you and your family observe it this year, we hope you have a terrific day together. See you bright and early tomorrow at 10am!

KRISTA'S PICK - JEAN PAUL GAULTIER TUNIC

Tunic - Jean-Paul Gaultier - $855

"This is my FAVORITE top right now. The florals and the stripes are so bohemian and so JPG. I paired this with a pair of skinny black pants and flats and I'm ready for a chic party - after a day of shopping of course!"

Krista Kelly
Sales associate

VISIT FROM THE THREADWIZE GROUP

Threadwize at the Chihuly gardens

We had a great time hosting our affiliate stores at our semi-annual Threadwize meetings this month - it was a quintessential Seattle experience! The first night we took the monorail to the Seattle Center, we toured the Chihuly Glass Garden and dined on top of Seattle at the fabulous Space Needle.

The second night of the Threadwize stay, after all the meetings were over, all the threadwize guests and the BB staff had an INCREDIBLE dinner over at Ponti Seafood in North Queen Anne, one of our Skin Game reward partners. 

Meeting on the selling floor

SAXX SPICES UP LADIES NIGHT!

THIS JUST IN! Saxx--fine fitting underwear--at Ladies Night Out event on Tuesday, December 4th from 5-7pm! Bringing their Holiday 2012-13 collection and for special order - great 'stocking stuffers' for the men on your gift list.

We are very proud to introduce Saxx underwear for men, the first underwear we've seen that is ergonomically designed to fit best where men need it most.  The pouch is engineered with a special cling-free  'hammock' which keeps sensitive areas from moving and binding in the underwear.  Perhaps the biggest fan of these underwear is Butch himself, who states: 

"In all of my 40+ years in this industry, I’ve never made much of an attempt to promote, let alone sell underwear.  For years, I had been quietly wearing Calvin Klein briefs and was reasonably content. About a year ago, I received a sample in the mail from Saxx and started wearing them.  I was so pleased with this product that I searched them out, to buy more, from a small retail boutique in another city (and to make sure the original sample’s quality was replicated in retail production).  They are now the only underwear I choose to wear."

Come check out this incredible brand, available in-store in the boxer brief style in black, and for special order in a wide variety of styles and colors. Once you try a pair, we're SURE you will come back for more...they're that special.

JOIN US AT FACE FASHION SHOW!

Join us at Face - Fashion Auction Compassion Event - a benefit fashion show and party for Sunflowerchildrenseattle.org's ongoing efforts to help children in need.  The party starts at 7:30 this Saturday (November 17) at Batch 206 Distillery - 1417 Elliot Ave W in the Queen Anne neighborhood -and the fashion show will begin at 8. You can still purchase tickets at faceseattle.com - $50 in advance, $60 at the door.

OMBRELLI BY SHEDRAIN

"Ombrelli" by Shedrain - $245 (assorted patterns available)

"Ombrelli" by Shedrain are our latest luxury offering for the guy who wants something a little more stylish in his rain gear. Assembled in Italy, they feature a hand-carved chestnut handle and a luxurious assortment of suiting-inspired waterproof fabrics.

NEW STYLES BY MARTIN DINGMAN

Top - Chaney - $475...Bottom - Chesterfield - $495

For Fall 2012, Martin Dingman has re-invented their shoe program, moving its production to a factory in Italy. The resulting styles are more sophisticated and better constructed, featuring full leather linings, rubber-injected leather soles, and hand colored piece goods. We've brought in the best of the collection, this great lace up, which is a medium brown color called "Scotch," and an elegant ankle boot in a deep cherry-brown shade called "Bourbon." Intoxicating, aren't they?

"SHADES OF FALL" WINDOWS

Outerwear options by Cortigiani, Allegri, and Z Zegna

Outerwear options by Fabiana Filippi and Peserico

A "SUITE" TREAT FROM HOTEL ÄNDRA

One of our rewards partners, Hotel Ändra, is offering a special promotion to its valued clients, and we thought we'd pass it on! Click the image to enlarge.

CELEBRITY SIGHTING - KANYE WEST IN MARTIN MARGIELA

Kanye West in Maison Martin Margiela

Kanye West has name-dropped Martin Margiela before - in one of his songs he raps "What's that jacket, Margiela?" - so it's no surprise to see him rocking the chic maison's signature no-lapel outerwear jacket at the H&M and Martin Margiela party last month. Also spotted at the party wearing Margiela's topsy-turvy fashions were Sarah Jessica Parker, Julianne Moore, and Helena Christensen, among others.   Find the latest and greatest by Martin Margiela at Butch Blum for both men and women this fall, and find out for yourself what all the hullaballoo is about!

NEW ARRIVALS - LBM 1911

Unlined flannel jacket - LBM 1911 - $945

Another in a series of incredible garments, this piece from LBM 1911 is soft and unstructured, but has enough weight (courtesy of the incredible fabric) to keep you cosy warm.

MALO - A CASHMERE TALE

Check out this video from the cashmere experts at Malo - "A Cashmere Tale" - and stop by to see the latest arrivals from Malo for men.

NEW LOOKS BY FUZZI

Blouse (Cowl style available in-store) - $425...Black crewneck tulle tee (Layered under) - $195

Channelling fashion greats like Hermes and Gucci - without the thousand dollar price-tag - this terrific print blouse by the fabric masters at Fuzzi will put a 'pop' into your fall wardrobe.

INTRODUCING FOGAL HOSIERY

Fogal of Switzerland have been at the top of the hosiery business since 1921, and are known for their innovative textures, durable construction, and wide variety of styles. We are proud to introduce this venerable brand to the Butch Blum mix for Fall 2012 - come check out these beautiful stockings, available in both basic and fashion styles.

On December 3 and 4, join us for the Fogal trunk show (December 4th's show will coincide with the Ladies Night Out event) featuring the Great Gatsby collection - styles inspired by Baz Luhrmann's take on F. Scott Fitzgerald's tale of style and excess in the Jazz Age.  Fogal family representative Andrea Perrone will be in store Tuesday, December 4 to assist with ordering from the collection. More details to come!

Opaque black - $43 (also available in store in graphite, and for special order in dozens of fashion colors)

NEW ARRIVALS - MIILLA

Crop peacoat with removable faux fur collar - Miilla - $155

An incredible piece at an incredible value - this adorable little outerwear style from Miilla is half-sweater, half jacket. Its wool blend center section is adorned by faux fur sleeves and collar details, and the forearms finish in a stretchy ribbed knit.

FALIERO SARTI

Faliero Sarti is one of the last artisanal fabric/scarf makers left in Italy, and certainly one of the highest quality products of its kind in the world. Their fabrics are knitted on-site, and feature exclusive trims, extremely fine knit patterns and ultra-luxurious fibers.

We are proud to showcase the Faliero Sarti collection in our group of Women's accessories. Come check out this incredible product - one touch is all it takes to appreciate its splendor.

HUGO BOSS ORANGE LAYERED SWEATER

Double-layer sweater - Hugo Boss Orange - $265 (Also available in black) 

We have JUST received this charming little piece from Hugo Boss Orange label - an extremely cool boiled wool finish sweater, layered on top of itself with an edgy safety-pin closure. This piece looks best layered with a below-hip length tank or tunic...dress it up with a clean-finish wool pencil skirt or pant, or pair it with your favorite jeans and boots for an urban daytime look. Also available in black.

FALL LOOKS FROM COOPER JONES SUPPLY

Our latest arrivals from Cooper Jones Supply are perfect for a rugged Seattle guy who cares about how his clothing performs, but also cares about how he looks.  Clothing from Cooper Jones Supply takes you from Casual Friday at work to a camping trip with the buddies in style, and its easy care, easy fit attitude means you don't have to fuss too much about getting things a little dirty. 

Long-sleeve French Terry knit shirt with overlock stitch detail - $115

Full zip-front, French Terry warmup jacket with contrast shoulder - $165

Silk and cotton blend Highline sport shirt with contrast stitching (also available in wheat and charcoal) - $165

BARYSHNIKOV - CITIZENS OF HUMANITY

Check out world-famous ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov in this spot for Citizens of Humanity, as he explains why he's just like you - a citizen.

SAMUELSOHN - MTM IDEAS FOR FALL

Left - Donegal tweed single-breasted jacket... Right - Yangir single-breasted jacket with storm-tab

 All of these photos are Made-To-Measure ideas from Samuelsohn's fall 2012 fabric set, which is full of innovative new fabrics including seasonal favorites such as velvet, tweed, cashmere flannel, and more.  The styling options are endless - double breasted jackets, slim or wide lapels, heavy shoulder and canvas or none at all - just tell us what you want your perfect garment to look like. With a price point between $1495 and $3595 (single-breasted coat and pant), you'll also find a significantly better value than the competition. For more info on Samuelsohn's production standards, click here. 

Left - Denim-blue cotton velvet dinner jacket....Right - Charcoal and burgundy windowpane plaid three-piece suit with lapel vest

WRK - "B&T" SHIRT

WRK - "B&T" shirt - $145

The "B&T" shirt from WRK is such a cool piece of sportswear. The front-body of the shirt is a stretch woven cotton, and the arms and the back panel are a soft tee-shirt jersey making it the best of all worlds... a workplace-friendly white button-front shirt, with the comfort and softness of your favorite tee shirt. Wear it dressed up under your favorite blazer, or wear it dressed down with a great pair of jeans. Your choice - it'll look great either way.

MIHYON'S PICK - MARGIELA CAPED SWEATER DRESS

 Margiela caped sweater-dress - $1035...belt by Suzi Roher - $395

 I wanted to share this idea with everybody...I took the Margiela caped sweater-dress (it's also available in a burgundy) and I belted it, and it made a little peplum in the back. It's a really cute way of wearing a really great, versatile dress. Both colors are terrific and SO unusual. 

Mihyon Ahn
Asst. Women's buyer

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - "SHADES" OF FALL

Outfits by Crossley, Rogue, and Soh

Co-inciding with our light switchover (believe it or not, completely coincidentally) is our 'Shades' of Fall display - sportswear looks from some of our most eclectic designers.

LED LIGHTING

As part of our commitment to green business practices, we have begun the changeover from halogen bulbs to the new LED lighting system! The new bulbs use about 1/7th the energy, and last 10 times longer (25,000 hours!). We've chosen the latest, state-of-the-art bulbs to make sure that all our clothing and accessories show their true colors.