SCARVES BY FALIERO SARTI

Scarves by Faliero Sarti - $365

NEW LEATHER FROM GIMOS

Suede jacket (Available in 2 shades) - Gimo's - $1695

MICHELLE OBAMA IN MOSCHINO

It's no secret that our First Lady has great taste, but did you know she has Butch Blum taste? One of her favorite designers, say fashion insiders, is Moschino - a BB favorite. We love that about her!

Via InStyle.Com

MARTIN MARGIELA SUITING

Suit (jacket pictured) by Margiela - $1995...Sweater - Margiela - $595...Shirt - Sand - $195

A Martin Margiela update of a menswear classic, this suit pairs a fitted, button-fly pant with an architectural, padded shoulder jacket. Eschewing any extraneous details (even the standard breast pocket), this suit lets the fabric shine and shows the body underneath.

NEW HANDBAGS BY BERGÉ

Bergé- $685

Everyone knows a great way to add texture to an outfit is a great accessory, so you can't go wrong when your new accessory has the cold gleam of steel, the warm softness of leather, and the satiny smoothness of ponyskin! Check out more of our fabulous new belts and handbags by new provider Bergé, now in store.

BIELLA COLLEZIONI ZIP SWEATER

Sweater - Biella Collezioni - $1435...Scarf - Roda - $295

This sweater is one of the most incredible knits in our collection...Cashmere from one of the best mills in Italy that REVERSES from cool charcoal to a tonal stripe pattern, perfect for fall's palette of brown, navy, loden, and black.

MOORE AND GILES - SACKETT MESSENGER

Moore and Giles - $435

Waxed canvas meets oiled calfskin for a look that is both dressed-down and polished. This is one of 8 variations of their classic messenger in both full leather and leather/canvas combinations.

WEAR IT BOTH WAYS - BP STUDIO

Merino/Angora short jacket - BP Studio - $1265

NEW ARRIVALS - ZEGNA SPORTSWEAR

Hoodie - $495 - Zegna Sport...Zip-front shirt - $195 - Zegna Sport
Jean - $265 - Z Zegna...Shoe - Auri - $159

Always the masters of clean, everyday-wearable clothing, Zegna Sport and Z Zegna bring us this season's best basics - like this fabulous cashmere/cotton hooded sweatshirt with an elastic banded bottom, and these cotton-stretch jeans with a unique gunmetal finish. 

BLUMARINE PRINT DRESS

Blumarine - $1595

This saucy little dress by Blumarine is perfect for the gal on the go - because it's already bedazzled, Butch Blum style, just throw it on with a pair of cute heels and you're ready for a marvelous party. Throw a tailored jacket or a sweater coat over the top and pair it with a wide leather belt for a more work-appropriate look.

MARVELOUS IN MOHAIR - Z ZEGNA

Suit - Z Zegna - $1195...Shirt - Culturata - $185...Tie - Roda - $165
Square - Giorgio Armani - $95

As those who are 'in the know' are aware, wool and mohair blends are fabulous suiting fabrics for a number of reasons. The mohair blend is a hearty, seasonless fabric designed to resist wrinkling and resist pressing sheen from a careless dry-cleaner. Available in this steel blue, or a more traditional charcoal, the Z Zegna mohair is a terrific addition to every tailored wardrobe.

GIO GUERRERI GLEN PLAID SUIT

Gio Guerreri - Jacket - $975, Skirt - $465

TEATRO ZINZANNI AT BUTCH BLUM

Teatro Zinzanni exclusives SSens Duo (Maxime Clabaut and Genevieve Landry) as well as hand balancer Elena Borodina visited us recently to film a promo for an upcoming show, and shared a few of their favorite photos with us. Enjoy! 

Checking out the new Martin Margiela and Cooper Jones arrivals

Maxime having fun in a Sand suit

Posing on our grand stairway

Genevieve doing a handstand in an A.L.C. cocktail dress

60-75% FINAL SALE MARKDOWNS

It's that time again! Our famous 60-75% sale markdowns go from Sunday, July 31 through Wednesday, August 10. Our deals are NOT meant to last...come on in while you can!

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.