MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - BUTCH BLUM JACKET

Jacket- Butch Blum - $895

Turtleneck - Z Zegna - $245

Trouser - Coppley - $295

Shoe - Santoni - $475

This jacket is fabulous for so many reasons...it's a grownup version of the "Letterman" jacket we all loved in high school, made of Loro Piana storm system wool, with beautifully soft and supple deerskin sleeves. Pair it with a tailored pant for a dressy look, or dress it down with a cool pair of jeans - whatever your style it's going to be the jacket you reach for MOST for fall!

OLIVIA PALERMO IN MIRIAM HASKELL

Ring - Miriam Haskell - $395

Socialite & Actress Olivia Palermo was photographed wearing a Miriam Haskell ring from the Legacy Collection all throughout  NY Fashion week. From Life & Style magazine. We LOVE it when those celebs have Butch Blum style! 

LUCIANO BARBERA TRUNK SHOW

Next Tuesday- September 28- we are hosting a trunk show for Luciano Barbera's Resort 2011 collection. Enjoy this opportunity to special-order some of the finest in Italian dress clothing and sportswear for men and women. 

For more info, and to RSVP, check out our Facebook event page, email promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com, or call 206-622-5760

For more info on this spectacular product, as well as some very clever witticisms from the man himself, check out his blog - www.lucianobarbera.blogspot.com

STYLE BOOST FILMS TODAY!

Join us at Sullivan's on 6th avenue and Union downtown at 5:45pm TODAY for a chance to be selected for Butch Blum's fashion sensation: STYLE BOOST! Get the LOOK, courtesy of Butch Blum and Marco Two Union!

Show us you've reposted this on your Facebook or Twitter accounts for a 10% discount in store!

MOSCHINO - KNITS AND RUFFLES

Dress - $1365...Cardigan - $695

Necklace (by Aireheart by Sydney) - $1195

A key trend for women this fall are ruffles - tiers of fabrics that create movement and texture. We LOVE this knit dress by Moschino because it incorporates SUPER soft Merino wool - a Butch Blum signature - into fall's hottest silhouette! 

BEHIND THE SCENES - THE BB MAGAZINE

THE BB FALL MAGAZINE IS HERE! We are so thrilled to have our latest issue, and we had such fun shooting it! Take a peek at some of the behind-the-scenes photos from the photoshoot!

Kay getting her hair done - in vintage Michael Kors strapless dress

Carla in her own Inhabit top and Blumarine skirt, enjoying her blow-out

Brooke, in Alberta Ferretti with a Miriam Haskell ring

Kay directing Carla (here in Alberta Ferretti), 

Brooke and Butch (in his own Attolini MTM suit)

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - TRANSIT MIDNIGHT MIXER

Jacket - Transit - $1095

Pant - Coppley - $295

Scarf - Boglioli - $295

Shoe - Timberland Boot Company - $275

One of fall's best and most important trends is mixing textures - like this fabulous jacket from Transit, which mixes a tech fabric outer shell with a tone-on-tone striped wool knit lining! 

BUTCH BLUM EVENTS CALENDAR

Scarf - Faliero Sarti - $965

We have a very exciting events schedule ahead for the months of September and October...lots of great reasons to keep in touch with your favorite team member at Butch Blum!

On 9/28,  We are excited to present the men's and women's trunk show from Luciano Barbera. We're showing the resort collection- some of the best casual and tailored clothing from Italy!

In October, (date to be announced) we are presenting Cividini's spring/summer 2011 collection of ready-to-wear clothing for women. Always the most innovative knitwear and tailored clothing, this is a true Butch Blum favorite.

10/14- 10/16 we are offering a very special 10% discount on custom made-to-measure shirting by Hamilton Shirts - one of America's finest shirtmakers, featuring their exclusive non-shrinking collars and cuffs.

As always, you can RSVP to any of these events by emailing promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com or calling your salesperson at 206-622-5760!

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Jacket - Crossley - $295

Pant - Giorgio Armani - $495

Shoe - Timberland Boot Company - $255

Special thanks to everyone who attended our party last night...it was a success and we look forward to seeing you all in the store again! 

The Butch Blum team

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Outfits by (far left) By Malene Birger, (left, center) Z Zegna, Citizens of Humanity, (right, center) By Malene Birger, Only Hearts, (far right) Armani Black Label

For all you revelers on the 14th, today's Social Cue is:


"What brands do we carry exclusively?" Blumarine and Giorgio Armani Black Label. "

NEW ARRIVALS - MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC

Dress - $675

We featured this dress when it first arrived in navy on the blog here...did you know it also comes in grey? Made of a super-soft wool jersey, this is the perfect travel dress for a chic cocktail party or a fun day shopping!

NEW ARRIVALS - ARMANI JEANS FOR WOMEN

Dress - $275

This fabulous new dress by Armani Jeans is a super soft viscose blend, with an included grosgrain snap belt to coordinate with the matching grosgrain trim on the sleeves and shoulder.

REMINDER - LABOR DAY CLOSURE

Just a reminder -  we will be closed for Labor Day Sunday, September 5 and Monday, September 6.  Have a great weekend!

NEW ARRIVALS - ARMANI JEANS WRAP

Wrap - Armani Jeans - $295

This cute little sweater-wrap is an asymmetrical viscose knit, with a faux curly lamb finish, that will add texture to any winter outfit! When the weather is nice, it functions as your outerwear, but is lightweight enough to layer under heavier pieces. Trade out the Armani brooch for some sparkle, and wear it out at night with a cocktail dress - the possibilities are endless. 

NEW ARRIVALS - GLEN ARTHUR FOR CHESTER PILLOWS

Pillows - $385 each

Generally we don't purchase housewares, but we make exceptions when they're especially fabulous - like these pillows by Glen Arthur for Chester! Made of suede and hand-decorated with suede squares and glass beads, they're available in four colors (pictured below) and are sure to be a fabulous addition to your home decor!

GIORGIO ARMANI MISURA TRUNK SHOW

Clive Owen's Misura suiting for the film "Duplicity"

On Tuesday and Wednesday, September 14 and 15, during our normal business hours of 10am-6pm, enjoy the opportunity to select from the 2010-2011 collection of Giorgio Armani Misura clothing for men. Mr. Armani’s master tailor, Mario Vergani, will be on hand to personally assist you in measurements and fabric choices from the Fall/Winter collection. 

This event is RSVP only - please send an email to promotions@butchblum.com if you would like to schedule time to be fitted by Mr. Vergani. Additionally, if you would like to pre-shop fabrics before Mr. Vergani's arrival, our professional sales staff would be happy to assist at any time convenient to you.

NEW ARRIVALS - BOGLIOLI SUITING

$1795

$1745

$1695

While the demand for suiting in the northwest waxes and wanes, the suiting at Butch Blum consistantly remains the best and the most interesting. At Butch Blum you can always find the most subtle colorations, best quality fabrics and most labor-intensive European tailored men's clothing in the area.  

One of our favorites this season: Boglioli. These three are a great example of how beautiful Italian fabrics can be, paired with of-the-moment silhouettes and traditional, sartorial construction.

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - GIO GUERRERI

Dresses by Gio Guerreri - $875 (blue) $995 (black)

ROYAL'S PICK - USAI

Coat - $995

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NEW ARRIVALS - CROSSLEY

Top - Jacket: Crossley - $185...Pants: Coppley - $295

Bottom (left and right) - Jackets by Crossley - $295 each

One of our favorite new collections (our first season was S/S 2010), Crossley is an Italian sportswear company for a younger, fashion-conscious guy who likes great quality and great value.  These pieces are created from recycled fibers, woven into new fabrics and sewn into great, close fitting cuts. One of our largest buys for F/W 2010, stay tuned for more from this great company! 

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - BOGLIOLI

Shirt - Boglioli - $395

Sweater - Giorgio Armani - $695

Pants - Coppley - $295

Shoes - Timberland Boot Company - $255

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Jacket - Z Zegna - $895

Ties - Luciano Barbera - $225 each

Men's cardigan - Giorgio Armani - $675

Women's cardigan (upper right) - Hugo Boss - $295

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - GIO GUERRERI

Dress - Gio Guerreri - $695

BB PHOTOSHOOT WITH FASHION NETWORK SEATTLE

Fashion Network Seattle and Butch Blum are proud to present "THE BOYS OF SUMMER" an end of summer photoshoot shot here in Seattle featuring BB clothing. Here are some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot, courtesy of FNS and the BB interns, Amber and Margie!

NEW ARRIVALS - INIS MEÁIN

Jacket - Inis Meáin - $675

Shirt - Giorgio Armani - $495

Sweater - Boglioli - $675

Pant - Valentini - $375

Shoe - Timberland Boot Company - $275

We are proud to re-introduce Inis Meáin clothing, an Irish company known for its spectacular knitwear, to Seattle! Keep your eyes peeled for more from this amazing line. 

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WEAR IT BOTH WAYS - MALENE BIRGER TUNIC

Tunic - By Malene Birger - $425

Skirt (left) - Alberta Ferretti - $695

Leggings - (right) - Majestic - $115

Shoes - (left) - Delman - $395

Boots - (right) - Delman - $495

Available in beige and black or black and white, this super cool chiffon tunic top by 'By Malene Birger' is one of our favorite finds for fall. Check it out in our latest Style Boost here!

BUTCH'S PICK - Z ZEGNA JERSEY BLAZER

Blazer-  Z Zegna - $895

The ultimate soft, packable, pristine-perfect blazer from Z Zegna! This amazing jersey fabric is a shade of grey that goes with everything from black wool pants to blue jeans and will take you from a jaunt downtown to dinner at an elegant restaurant. The PERFECT travel blazer too, as the fabric is as wrinkle-resistant as it gets.

STYLE BOOST - ANN

Style Boost has a new home at Sullivan's on 6th and Union! This fabulous steakhouse has a retro 1940's feel and a fabulous bar that is the epitome of chic - perfect partners for Butch Blum and Marco Two Union!

Our Style Star had a small budget and needed pieces that flexed from spring/summer to fall/winter, and we gave them to her! Check it out...Style Boost Success!

-Kent Rogers
BB Style Guru

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS - CIVIDINI

Skirt, sweater, and top - Cividini
Hat - Fabbiana Filippi
Necklace - By Malene Birger
Bag- MS by Martine Sitbon

NEW ARRIVALS - LBM 1911

Jacket - LBM 1911 - $895

Shirt - Giorgio Armani - $495

Tie - Luciano Barbera - $225

Pocket Square - Trovare - $55

Isn't this great? This very polished stonewashed wool jacket has a denim-like texture perfect for jeans, but is elegant enough for a dressier pant in a fashionable office environment. 

NEW ARRIVALS - MEN'S ACCESSORIES

Asst socks - cotton/nylon blends - Marcoliani and Pantherella - $27

Who says the ladies are the only ones who get fun accessories! Check out these socks and belts for guys, new and newly re-ordered for Fall!

Belts by Remo Tuliani and Soft Collections by Bill Lavin - $125-155

NEW ARRIVALS - FALIERO SARTI SCARVES

Assorted Cashmere, Wool, and Silk blends...$365-965

Come see our new scarves by Faliero Sarti- artisanal Italian textile specialist and one of our favorite accessory vendors. These scarves are hand-decorated and are made in EXTREMELY small batches...truly a one-of-a-kind item! 

STYLE BOOST FILMS TOMORROW (8/10)

It's that time again! We're picking one lucky STYLE STAR from Sullivan's bar on 6th ave and Union at 5pm, August 10 (TOMORROW!)...WHO will our lucky style star be!? We need you there to find out! See you soon, fashionistas! 

Kent Rogers

BB STYLE GURU

CARLA'S PICKS - TRANSIT

Leggings (wool/lycra with silk lining) - $325

Blouse (cotton/lycra) - $295

Belt - $195

Scarf - $85

Boots - $495 (By Delman)