DESIGNER BIO- LUCIANO BARBERA

Luciano Barbera began his design career in the 1960's, when a Uomo Vogue photographer captured a photo of a young Barbera wearing a suit of his own design, made of fabric from his father Carlo's mills. The photo was seen by fashion icon and founder of the legendary Louis Boston store, Murray Pearlstein, who encouraged the young Italian to produce his own clothing. 

The young Luciano Barbera

The Barbera brand has always been for the man or woman "who believe in individuality and intelligence" - people who care more about the garment and its functionality than trends or labels, yet always cut a stylish silhouette.  Barbera's wool and cashmere fabrics are considered some of the finest in the industry, achieving their signature drape and softness from a secret process which includes aging the yarn before it is woven in subterranean caverns in order to maintain the wool's natural moisture levels. Every Barbera suit is entirely made from Carlo Barbera fabric, woven from Italian yarn in the Barbera factory in Biella, Italy.

Our Luciano Barbera shipments for Spring 2014 have just started to arrive - look for fabulous neckwear, ultra-soft leathers, and some incredible knits, with lots more to come! 

DEAL OF THE DAY - $39 NECKTIES

Selected neckties from Nicky, Barbera, Armani and Roda - $39 each

Check out our selection of sale neckwear - perfect for the upcoming spring season, in bright colors and fun textures like silk pique, linen, and jacquards.

MOVING SPECIAL - SELECT WINTER NECKWEAR

Assorted flannels from Corneliani, Nicky, Luciano Barbera and more

This week we're introducing another moving sale - selected winter neckwear from some of our best designers at substantial discounts!

Neckties normally retailing for $145-165 are now $99

Neckties normally retailing from $175-215 now retail for $129!

Ask your sales associate for more details.

THE BEST OF BARBERA - HERE TODAY!!!

 Have you stopped by to see the samples from Luciano Barbera yet? If not, you are missing out - these garments represent the best of Biella, Italy - knitwear, tailored dress clothing and sportswear, outerwear, and accessories all in the best fabrics - 100% made in Italy.

LUCIANO BARBERA TRUNK SHOW - AUGUST 9 & 10

Butch Blum cordially invites you to the F/W 2013 Luciano Barbera trunk show, for men and women. Featuring celebratory wine tasting and appetizers, this is a fun way to invest in garments you'll be loving for years to come.  Luciano Barbera envoy Michal Sestak will be on hand to assist with your selection and to show special trunk show-only fabrics and color-ways - an opportunity to own a truly unique and special garment.

During the show, we will host a drawing for special Luciano Barbera door prizes from the collection, as well as special additional savings applicable to Final Sale Days merchandise.

As this event is always well attended, we encourage clients and friends to make an appointment to ensure Mr. Sestak's availability.  Please email promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com or call 206-622-5760 to RSVP.

SCENES FROM THE TRUNK SHOW

These are just a few of the many styles we will be presenting for men and women at our Luciano Barbera event this weekend - elegant country-chic takes on classic dress clothing, in sporty all-weather fabrics as well as gorgeous suiting flannels. For more information, or to RSVP, give us a call at 206-622-5760 or email promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com

LUCIANO BARBERA AT PITTI UOMO

Il Maestro - Sr. Luciano Barbera - and an unnamed friend at the Pitti Uomo show in Florence. Said Sr. Barbera "We both love golf and comfortable shoes: that's why we are friends." Sounds like Mr. Blum himself!
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NIBBLES BY IL TERRAZO CARMINE

 During our upcoming Luciano Barbera event this Friday and Saturday, we will have artisan wines and hors d'oeuvres provided by the legendary Pioneer Square eatery Il Terrazo Carmine! Join us for a celebration of all the best of Italy - RSVP to promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com or give us a call at 206-622-5760.

One of Il Terrazo's fabulous hors d'oeuvres selections.

DEAL OF THE DAY - ASSORTED SUMMER NECKTIES

Asst. Summer neckties - Luciano Barbera, Giorgio Armani, Roda - were $135-195, now  $49 each

We have an excellent selection of summer neckties in fun colors and lightweight materials - see your sales associate for the best and deepest discounts!

ARTISAN DAYS - TODAY

 Today - March 12 - and tomorrow, March 13, Butch Blum (in partnership with the Italian Trade Commission) will be hosting a spectacular presentation of handmade clothing, from diverse artisans like Sartoria Partenopea, Luciano Barbera, Faliero Sarti, Transit, and Fratelli Rossetti shoes.  For ladies offerings, click here.

We will have special order opportunities from the designers, in both Made-To-Measure and Ready-To-Wear clothing and sportswear, as well as delicious hors d'oeuvres from Barolo Ristorante and wine tasting from Wilridge Winery - Seattle's oldest continuously running winery. The Olson Kundig Architecture firm will be bringing a selection of Tom Kundig's handmade interior accountrements, and Glassybaby will be providing their unique handblown signature votive holders.

Please email promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com to RSVP. Space is limited, so early RSVP's are greatly appreciated! We look forward to seeing you at this incredible event!

ARTISAN DAYS MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Outfits by: (Left) Luciano Barbera, (Center) Biella Collezioni, and (Right) Faliero Sarti

SPORTSHIRTS BY LUCIANO BARBERA

Check Sportshirt - was $395, now $275 - Luciano Barbera...Wool/Silk tie - Butch Blum - $135

UPDATE - There's a really wonderful selection of sizes and styles in Luciano Barbera's sport shirt collection on our sale rack - enjoy discounts of 30% on current season fabrics! 

Luciano Barbera's sport shirts are a wonderful, flexible addition to any man's wardrobe - easy to dress up and easy to dress down, and built to last from incredible 120's and 140's staples of cotton from the Barbera mill in Biella, Italy.  Available in several exciting colors and patterns, with both button-down and lay-down collars.

DEAL OF THE DAY - LUCIANO BARBERA NECKWEAR

Assorted Luciano Barbera neckties, were $175, now $69

Add a pop of color to your outfit with these neckties from Luciano Barbera. The fabrics are a wonderfully loose weave - almost a jersey - with a medium-heavy lining, which make up a robust, beautiful knot. More colors and styles available in store!

LUCIANO BARBERA WINDOW

New arrivals from the master of casual luxury - Luciano Barbera. There are so many different ways to wear Barbera's clothing, because their fabrics are luxurious and elegant, but their cuts are sporty and casual. The combination makes for tremendous flexibility. Try a Barbera saxony shirt jacket over a turtleneck, under a tweedy sport coat with jeans, or try a graphic sport shirt with a flannel necktie and a dressy suit.   How will you do it?

MOMENTS FROM THE LUCIANO BARBERA TRUNK SHOW

Nibbles from Il Terrazo Carmine

Three Luciano Barbera guest stars

Michal having an animated discussion with the Bardells

Mihyon and two friends examining a jacket

Butch preparing to taste a glass of Almquist 

Kent, ensuring a perfect fit

Royal's client sure looks pleased with this Barbera sample

Almquist Family Vintners "Dolcetto" 

Michal Sestak - the Barbera guy - showing an unlined sport coat

Kay showing the ladies collection

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LB SCARF WINNERS

Congratulations to John Patrick Murphy and Sharon Hunnefeld - the winners of the two fabulous Luciano Barbera scarves. Wear them in good health, with love from Butch Blum!

THIS WEEKEND - BARBERA TRUNK SHOW

Today and tomorrow (August 24 and 25), Luciano Barbera will be hosting a Trunk Show for men and women. Presenting Italy's finest luxury fabrics - in today's modern yet timeless styles - Barbera family envoy Michel Sestak will be in store to assist you in your selections for Holiday 2012 and Spring 2013 preview. Made to measure will be available along with ready to wear.

TONIGHT from 4-6pm, we are hosting a special wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres function, with small bites from Il Terrazo Carmine, and wines from Almquist Family Vintners.  There will also be an opportunity tomorrow evening to win one of two styles of Luciano Barbera's beautiful cashmere and silk scarves. 

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WIN A LUCIANO BARBERA SCARF

Scarf styles available to win

This just in! As part of the Luciano Barbera trunk show on Friday (August 24), we are going to have a special drawing for one of two styles of Luciano Barbera's exquisite cashmere and silk blend scarves. These styles are perfect for him or for her, and are soft and cosy for Seattle's changeable weather.

To be eligible to win one of these gorgeous scarves, you need only to be present during the party - from 4-6pm at the store, this Friday (August 24). See you there, and good luck!

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NEW ARRIVALS - LUCIANO BARBERA LEATHER

Leather jacket - Luciano Barbera - $2295

Crafted from an incredibly soft Italian calfskin (get a good look at this hide in the store, it's flawless!) and featuring interesting details like reverse bellows pleats on the double breast-pockets, this jacket is a forever piece that will add that special sophistication to your casual wardrobe.

For more incredible selections from Luciano Barbera, visit us this Friday and Saturday - August 24 and 25 - for our Luciano Barbera trunk show.

LUCIANO BARBERA FALL ARRIVALS

A wonderful selection of elegantly casual Luciano Barbera sportswear options have just arrived from Italy. Choose sumptuous leathers, soft, sophisticated cotton shirtings, and the most innovative Saxony wool neckwear from this incredible brand. A Butch Blum exclusive in Seattle.