Butch Blum

6/21/11

BUTCH BLUM SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY

Celebrating the Solstice, Butch Blum invites in Diane’s Market Kitchen, to demonstrate how to create the perfect organic appetizers (and you get to sample too!), along with Beecher’s Handmade Cheese samplings, organic wine from Badger Mountain vineyard, vodka tasting from Bainbridge Organic Distillery, and cracker bread from Essential Baking Company. Live models show off our organic cotton and vintage arrivals from both Majestic and Crossley, featuring a wide variety of earth friendly fashions. Enter our drawing for organic cotton Crossley tees, must be present to win. Grab your “greenest” togs and join in the fun at the BB Summer Solstice party is on June 21, from 5:30-7:30pm. RSVP early- as reservations are limited- to promotions@BUTCHBLUM.com or on Facebook. Click HERE for a preview of the menu from Diane's market kitchen!

6/18/11

NEW SANTONI SHOES FOR FALL

"Mitchell" by Santoni - $650

6/17/11

BUTCH BLUM SUMMER SOLSTICE MENU PREVIEW

In addition to cheese sampling from Beechers Handmade Cheese and organic wine tasting from Badger Mt. Vineyards, Diane from Diane's Market Kitchen will be preparing a special presentation on summertime appetizers at our party, and we thought we'd share a preview of the menu with you! We will be serving:

Fresh French Radish on Macrina Sour Ficelle Baguette with Butter and Truffle Salt

Smoked Salmon Tapenade on Macrina Brioche with Crème Fraiche

Oregon Bay Shrimp on Cucumber Slice

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie a la Diane (Gluten free “poppers”)

Curried Candied Walnuts

We will also be presenting a vodka tasting course from Bainbridge Organic Distillers, a local handcrafted small-batch vodka. Don't miss this FABULOUS event - be sure you RSVP here!

6/15/11

GIO GUERRERI ON SALE!

Dress - was $865, now $606...Jacket - was $935, now $655

NEW MAJESTIC FOR WOMEN

Linen layering tank - WAS $98, now $74

We have almost a dozen new styles by BB favorite Majestic in for women - brand new merchandise we immediately marked down for our sale. There are great new tanks, boatnecks, cardigans, even a wonderful lightweight linen button-front shirt. Come check out this fantastic brand because these pieces are NOT going to last long, especially at these prices.

6/12/11

New ARRIVALS - CULTURATA

New arrivals by Culturata - were $175-195, now $123-137

TERRIFIC is the only word to describe these fabulous shirts by Italian manufacturer Culturata. Made of sustainable, organic materials and woven in exciting patterns and colors, we are proud to feature these in our spring selection. Hmmm...'Fabulous,' 'Sustainable,' and 'exciting'...guess that's three more words to describe these by!

UPDATE! As part of our spring/summer sale, Culturata dress and sport shirts are now 30% off! Hurry in while we still have a great selection.

MARTIN MARGIELA PREVIEW - FW 2011

While we have JUST begun our 30-40% sale for Spring/Summer 2011, we haven't forgotten about fall deliveries, which are right around the corner. Check out the Margiela runway - a collection we thought was SUPER fabulous!

6/8/11

SANDCASTLES FOR SUMMER

Outfits by A.L.C., Relwen, and Hugo Boss

Outfits by Martin Gordon, Hugo Boss, and Valdoglio

6/7/11

SUMMER MEN'S SPORTSWEAR

Hooded sweatshirt - Crossley - $195...T-shirt - Left Coast Tee - $65
Pant - Transit - $375...Shoe - "Massimo" by Auri - $225

6/3/11

CHEAP AND CHIC

Embellished sweater - Moschino Cheap and Chic - $795
Tank - Jean Paul Gaultier - $255...Skirt - Armani Jeans - $185

MIHYON'S PICK - BLUGIRL TOP

Top - Blugirl - $655...Belt - $155

6/2/11

BLUE SKIES SMILING AT ME...

Jacket - Coppley - $895...Shirt and tie - Culturata - $195, $105

Pant - Martin Margiela - $795...Shoe - Donald J. Pliner - $295

FRAGRANCES BY TRUEFITT AND HILL

Truefitt & Hill fragrances - $97 each

Butch Blum is proud to feature fragrances by Truefitt and Hill, an English barbering specialty brand that has been serving men since 1805. We currently have three of their fragrances in stock, in addition to shaving cream and lotion, aftershave, and pre-shave oil:

1805: Traditional masculine barbershop elements of sandalwood and and musk layered under bracing bergamot and energizing mandarin - the epitome of the classic men's barbershop experience.

Freshman: Aquatic citrus blends with soft woods and amber for a modern take on a classic theme.

Trafalgar: A spicy fragrance with a strong anise quality, Trafalgar is the most aggressive of our fragrances - for a man who wants something bold and different.

6/1/11

BY MALENE BIRGER - MANNEQUIN MOMENT

Blouse - By Malene Birger - $375

Pant - Metradamo - $325

Bracelets - Ted Rossi - (large) - $78 (Small) - $68

BY MALENE BIRGER AT BUTCH BLUM

Crop trench - $625

For several seasons now we have been proud to feature this incredible collection exclusively in Seattle. Dubbed "The Queen of Copenhagen," Malene Birger is a Danish contemporary womenswear designer with an eye for fashion at an incredible price point. Come check out the newest arrivals by 'By Malene Birger' and see why Denmark is THE new fashion destination!

5/31/11

COOPER JONES BERKSHIRE JACKET

Jacket - $195

We just received a big re-order of our best-selling Berkshire jacket from Cooper Jones...crafted from a terrific cotton pique fabric this cardigan-cum-jacket is a great addition to your wardrobe for these 45-75 degree days!

5/29/11

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

"Late Summer in Seattle" by Shawn McClung

In observance of Memorial day, we are closed today (Sunday, May 29) and tomorrow (Monday, May 30). Enjoy the lovely weather and come see us Tuesday, May 31, bright and early at 10am! Have a lovely weekend!

5/28/11

SPRING LAYDOWN FOR HER - PART 2

Cardigan - Allude - $295...Belt - Transit - $195
Top - Transit - $195...Pant - Metradamo - $325

SPRING LAYDOWN FOR HER - PART 1

Sweater (grey) Cividini- $295...Long sleeve tee - Majestic - $145
Jeans - Armani Jeans - $255...Scarf - Rosso Puro - $225...Belt - $215

5/27/11

SPRING LAYDOWN - MARTIN MARGIELA

Jacket - $1095...Shirt - $475...Pant - $395...Shoe (by Gravati) - $695
Belt (by Remo Tuliani) - $145

SPRING LAYDOWN - GIORGIO ARMANI

Vest - $475...Shirt- $450...Pant - $695...Jacket - $1450
Shoe (By Gravati) - $595...Belt (By Remo Tuliani) - $195

5/26/11

MS BY MARTINE SITBON

MS by Martine Sitbon - $525

CIVIDINI FOR SPRING

Outfit by Cividini - $375-795 - See Associate for details

5/25/11

NEW BELTS FOR SPRING

New Belts - $165-295

BB IN THE NEWS

Left to right: George Bass, of George Bass in New Orleans, Ken Shaia, of Shaia's in Birmingham, AB
Butch Blum, and John Shopbach of Weekends in Phoenix AZ.

The Threadwize Group recently visited Houston to meet and converse about business, among other things - and were interviewed by Houston Culturemap. Check out the link to read suggestions from Butch and other Threadwize members about the latest trends in men's fashion!

5/24/11

COOPER JONES ARRIVALS FOR SUMMER

Cooper Jones Silk/Cotton sport shirt - available in Ivory (shown) Blue, and Peach - $125

Cooper Jones is one of our favorite resources - offering quality fabrications in classic, yet unique cuts and styles, at extremely competitive pricing. This summer's selection is no exception: featuring shorts, silk/cotton or linen shirting, and casual jackets with quality you'd expect from Zegna, Brooks Brothers or Faconnable, for $50-100 less per item than their competitors.

THIS JUST IN! We've just received a MASSIVE shipment of new short sleeve shirts from Cooper Jones in the Silk/Cotton blend, as well as their super-soft pima cotton, patch pocket polo.

5/23/11

SUMMER MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Outfits by (left to right) Allude/By Malene Birger, Inish Meain/Giorgio Armani,
Giorgio Armani, and By Malene Birger

5/22/11

TIRED OF THE SAME TUX SHOE?

Donald J. Pliner (for special order) - $475

For a walk on the wild side, why not try these beaded slip-ons with your tux?

5/21/11

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Jacket - Cheap and Chic- $895...Cashmere shell - Allude - $255
Skirt - Armani Jeans - $185...Shoe - "Soni" by Delman - $275

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Skirt/Tube Dress - D'exterior - $135...Crochet Cardigan - Cividini - $435
Belt - Sandy Duftler - $215

5/19/11

HAMILTON - THE ART OF CUSTOM SHIRTING

The Threadwize group is a group of stores nationwide, featuring some of the best specialty clothing boutiques in the country - a group that we are proud to be a part of. Recently, representatives from all the Threadwize stores visited the Hamilton shirt factory in Houston, Texas to learn more about the Hamilton custom process, as part of their yearly get-together. Dick Pattison from Taylor, Richards and Conger in Charlotte, NC sent us these photos - fascinating aren't they!?

David Hamilton leading a discussion

Hamilton Shirts is a multi-generational company which has been in the Hamilton family since 1883. David Hamilton only buys the best Swiss and Italian fabrics for his family's shirts - we wouldn't have it any other way!

Pattern storage

Thousands of paper patterns are stored in this library - individualized patterns used to cut exacting garments. Even if changes are made to a finished pattern on a shirt, your pattern is archived here forever!

Library of Hamilton shirt fabrics

Thousands of some of the best Swiss and Italian fabrics are available in the Hamilton shirting line-up. With contrasting placket, collar, and cuff options, the possibilities are endless.

Come see us at Butch Blum to learn more about Hamilton custom shirting - one of our favorite garments and soon to be one of yours!

NEW ARRIVALS - RELWEN, CITIZENS

Sweater - $195 - Relwen...Tee - $70 - Left Coast Tee...Khaki - $195 - Citizens of Humanity
Shoes - $159 - Auri

5/18/11

CIVIDINI- MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Vice versa cardigan - $695...Top (underneath) - $375
Skirt - $545...Belt - $275

WE'RE SO INTO TED ROSSI

We're so into Ted Rossi NYC - and apparently so is Jennifer Lopez, who wore his bangles in her new "I'm Into You" video." Featuring real python, viper, and other exotic natural leathers, these bangles are SO cute for spring and available at Butch Blum - while they last!

Bangles by Ted Rossi - $95-$295

5/17/11

LEFT COAST TEE POLOS

Left Coast Tee - $95

New for Summer - the Left Coast Tee polo. Made of a super soft Pima cotton jersey, it's available in several great colors, perfect for upcoming warmer weather!

5/16/11

NEW BELTS FOR WOMEN

New Belts - $75-$275

5/14/11

ARMANI S/S 2011 FASHION SHOW

As always, one of the keys to appreciating Armani's clothing is watching the fabrics move...check out this terrific video of the S/S 2011 collection for Armani Black Label, available exclusively in the Northwest at Butch Blum.