MARTIN MARGIELA COAT SWEATER

Martin Margiela coat-sweater - $595

This coat-sweater by Martin Margiela is a fabulous extrafine merino with a cashmere hand that can be worn dozens of different ways.  Make it the statement of your outfit by paring it down with a white tank and leggings, or layer with a fabulous silk top and a dressy skirt or pant.

FABULOUS NEW SOCKS

Asst. styles - $29-36

Socks aren't usually something people get excited about, but when socks look as terrific as ours do, it's worth telling your friends! We have just started to receive fabulous new styles in innovative weaves from Pantherella, Richard James, and more. For those who hanker after something more conservative - don't worry - we've still got your basic navy, grey, and brown dress socks too.

PRE-FALL CIVIDINI

New arrivals like these and more are coming in daily from Cividini - one of our most interesting Italian exclusives. Check out their signature "Vice Versa" concept - rightside up/upside down sweaters designed to be worn both ways.

NEW ARRIVALS - CITIZENS OF HUMANITY

Adonis in Walker - $225

A new one for us, the "Adonis" is a Rayon/Cupro denim that is one of the softest, stretchiest fabrics we've ever seen.  Available in a distinctive black-on-blue wash, this is an incredible new jean for pre-fall.

ELIZABETH HURLEY IN BLUMARINE

Here's model/actress Elizabeth Hurley in one of our new designer favorites: Blumarine by Anna Molinari, at the Estee Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness campaign launch, with her boyfriend, Cricketeer Shane Warne. Doesn't she look terrific?

FALL PREVIEW - L.B.M. 1911

A preview of one of our fall arrivals - coming late August/early September. Join us NOW For our final week of sale, with savings of 60-75% off current season merchandise!

ONE-OF-A-KIND MOSCHINO TUTU FOR ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET

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On June 29 the English National Ballet hosted a fabulous fashion fundraiser at the legendary Orangery, and invited Moschino, among other designers, to create a tutu or ballet-inspired dress for the event!

Moschino labelled their creation "Pearly Kings and Queens", and heavily embellished it with mother of pearl buttons, incorporating the iconic Moschino symbols: M for Moschino, the heart and the peace symbol. Although this one-of-a-kind creation is NOT available at Butch Blum (it was later auctioned off at the event), we nonetheless LOVE Moschino and their sister collection Moschino Cheap and Chic, and are SO looking forward to more fall arrivals. Stay tuned!

NEW ARRIVALS - SCHUMACHER

Tops by Schumacher - $315 each

We're very pleased to welcome Schumacher back to the Butch Blum mix! This fabulous brand has been  one of Germany's most interesting designer labels for more than 20 years, offering beautifully made basics with stylish twists. Stay tuned for more from our Teutonic Treasure, exclusively at Butch Blum in Seattle.

BUTCH BLUM SALUTES LUIGI BIANCHI MANTOVA

We want to salute one of our favorite vendors, Luigi Bianchi Mantova (also known as Lubiam and L.B.M. 1911) for their centennial anniversary. We hope we look as good as you do when WE turn 100!

Stay tuned for more from this incredible label as we receive new merchandise for fall.

NEW ARRIVALS - MOSCHINO

Dress by Moschino - $1555

This fabulous little dress by Moschino is a perfect example of their classic-with-a-twist mentality...a wardrobe basic that is nonetheless fabulous and interesting. Be sure to check out new arrivals from Moschino, which have just arrived for pre-fall.

AN ARMANI WEDDING IN HAWAII

Our good friend and client Jerry Raine of Turgeon Raine Jewelers had a traditional Hawaiian wedding recently - of course the groom is in Giorgio Armani Black label! WE love the minister's look (far right) and congrats to the bride and groom....what a beautiful setting on the Island of Maui and the perfect use of a sunny day - what are YOU doing with the sunshine today??

SACKETT MESSENGER BY MOORE & GILES

"Sackett" messenger by Moore & Giles - $435

This fabulous waxed leather messenger is available in several colors, but we thought this midnight blue was one of the most unusual and special we've seen.  As it wears it develops a patina unique to every piece.

TEATRO ZINZANNI VISITS BUTCH BLUM

Max's outfit by Sand, Giorgio Armani...Genevieve's outfit by Milla

We had lots of fun playing host to "Ssens Duo" acrobats Maxime Clabaut and Genevieve Landry, as well as hand balancer Elena Borodina (all currently at Teatro Zinzanni), as they shot photos and video for their promotions team.  Stay tuned as we post more photos from their visit!

Max's outfit by Sand, Genevieve's outfit by A.L.C

NEW ARRIVALS - MALENE BIRGER SKIRT

Skirt- $275

This fabulous little snake print jersey skirt features an elastic cummerbund waistband and a TERRIFIC price - only $275 for this cute little fashion basic.

PRINCESS KATE IN MALENE BIRGER

On her recent tour of Canada, Princess Kate was photographed wearing the "Bulitt" dress by By Malene Birger, one of our favorite designers.  Come check out the new arrivals from By Malene Birger, in store now!
Image courtesy of Reuters

COOPER JONES BERKSHIRE JACKET

Cooper Jones Supply - $195

The "Berkshire Jacket" is one of our most popular items at Butch Blum, and it's not hard to see why. Crafted from a lovely soft cotton pique with reinforced seams, it's a basic little piece that handily straddles the line between jacket and cardigan. Look for it later this fall in charcoal grey as well!

NEW ARRIVALS - BLUGIRL

Blugirl - $795

This stretch merino knit by Blugirl for fall has a fabulous brown mink trim along the neckline, adding a simple touch of luxury to a fabulous basic. Dress it up with pearls and patent pumps, or dress it down with a wide leather belt and a cute suede jacket. 

GIORGIO ARMANI - NEW ARRIVALS

Jacket - $2895...Pant - $495...Scarf - $275

Perfect for a night out or an elegant formal dinner party, this new Armani velvet jacket is an INCREDIBLE unconstructed viscose velvet with a super deep pile.

MOSCHINO FALL/WINTER 2011

New for fall - our arrivals from Moschino blend classic womenswear looks with quirky designer sensibility. Check out our new arrivals for fall, in store now.

NEW ARRIVALS - FINAMORE

Finamore shirts - $375 each

These very special casual shirts by Finamore are hand-sewn examples of Italian excellence. Made of super-soft garment dyed Sea Island cotton, we are VERY excited to feature these new shirts for fall.

JUSTIN VERNON IN J.BRAND

We were very pleased to see 'indie' musician Justin Vernon in Vanity Fair magazine this month, wearing our J.Brand jeans! We have two terrific cuts in the store currently from J.Brand, and more on the way for fall/winter. 

Closed July 3rd and 4th in Celebration of Independence Day

Jasper Johns, Flag, 2000, Color Linocut

PHOTOS FROM THE SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY - PART 2

Haleigh from Beecher's cheese shows us their Flagship cheese and new curds

BB employee Krista Kelly and Donald Dewsnup hob-nob

Butch Blum's own Mihyon poses with Dohrea Bardell - a very classy friend and client in stunning Cividini

The models from TCM in organic offerings from Majestic, Martin Margiela, Culturata, and Armani with BB intern Pam

SNAPSHOTS FROM THE SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY

We had SUCH fun at our Summer Solstice party last Tuesday (6/21) and want to share a few pics from the party - stay tuned for more photos of the merriment!

Diane from Diane's Market Kitchen and her daughter Alex 

Our client and friend Doug modelling one of Martin Gordon's summer shirts

A festive BB Summer solstice crowd!

CHEERS TO OUR FRIENDS AT MARKET OPTICAL

Our client and friend Ruvane Richman owns and operates Market Optical and had this fabulous float in the Seattle pride parade! Cheers to you guys! 

30-40% SUMMER SALE AT BUTCH BLUM

Enjoy savings of up to 40% off on current season merchandise at BUTCH BLUM - featuring designer clothing from Armani, Blumarine, Luciano Barbera, and Moschino, as well as great contemporary collections like Majestic, Relwen, By Malene Birger, and Citizens of Humanity. 

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!

NEW SANTONI SHOES FOR FALL

"Mitchell" by Santoni - $650

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!

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.

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!

SANDCASTLES FOR SUMMER

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

Outfits by Martin Gordon, Hugo Boss, and Valdoglio

SUMMER MEN'S SPORTSWEAR

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

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

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.

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!