AVANT GARDE

This just in: jewelry by L.A. designer Avant Garde! Created by hand, this collection offers a fun and funky appproach, and is very well priced, from $85- $425! More styles are available in store, so come check it out!

CAROL OVERDAHL SHOWING AT BUTCH BLUM

This month we are featuring paintings by Seattle artist Carol Overdahl! Adventurous and multitalented, Overdahl's life has included, among other exciting accomplishments, managing Barney's New York Seattle for 16 years, and ascending Mount Everest and reaching Advanced Base Camp at 21,300 feet!

“I imagine my paintings into existence. I prefer to paint the unseen. I blur the boundaries between sensuality and spirituality-

blending my physical and mystical self. I am a mountain climber. I often use my hands to work the canvas and sometimes the weight of my body. The subject of willpower rivets me and ultimately the subject of personal power

permeates all of my work.”

-Carol Overdahl

A portion of the painting sales go to the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research. Additional works are currently being shown at Marco Two Union Square!

All images copyright 2009 Carol Overdahl, used with permission.

Top Image- "Ascent" Left Image- "Breathe Me" Right Image- "Brave Me"

MONOCHROME MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

This month's featured item is the Armani Jeans wool turtleneck with tulle overlay. With this great basic, you can arrange a number of fabulous looks!

Turtleneck (throughout), Armani Jeans- $235

Coat, Cividini- $1925

Skirt, BP Studio- $345

Coat, Nicole Farhi- $595

Pant, Blugirl- $395

Scarf, BP Studio- $285

Coat, D'Exterior- $1145
Skirt, Malo- $635

25% OFF SUIT/SPORT COAT PROMO

For ONE WEEK ONLY (11/7-11/14), Butch Blum is offering 25% off all current season suits and sport coats. Get an amazing selection of dress and casual styles from Giorgio Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Boglioli, and more!

TRANSIT

Jacket: Transit, $595

Pant: Transit, $295

Shirt: Transit, $245

Scarf: Butch Blum, $185

T-Shirt (worn under shirt): Cooper Jones, $65

Gloves: Hilts Willard, $195

MANNEQUIN MOMENTS

Scarf: Peserico, $75

Top: BP studio, $295

Scarf: Transit, $195

Cord: Blugirl, $395

Top: Transit, $195

KENT'S PICK- ISAIAH CIARRAI SWEATER JACKET

Just arrived- this fabulous knit sport coat by Isaiah Ciarrai, a Butch Blum exclusive. Crafted from a fine gauge Merino/Cashmere blend, this fabric is sturdy but soft.

Isaiah Ciarrai, $695

35th ANNIVERSARY PHOTO BOOTH

Thanks to all who came to our 35th anniversary! Below are some fantastic photos from our event.

HAMILTON SHIRTS MADE TO MEASURE EVENT

We are very excited to announce our upcoming MTM event with Hamilton Custom Shirtmakers! For 3 days ONLY, this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (October 9, 10, and 11), Hamilton will include with every order one free shirt, valued between $295 and $395**. Some features of the Hamilton Shirt:

* Over 400 Swiss and Italian fabrics available, in dress and casual styles.

* "Floating" collar and cuffs are made without interfacing (the 'glue' that holds most dress shirts together) so there is little or no shrinkage- wash and wear without getting a tight collar!

* Sample sizes from 14.5-19 are available in store, so custom fitting is a breeze...simply select a try-on shirt, specify length of sleeves and tails, and size of collar.

* Personalize your shirt with eight different collar styles, six different cuff styles, and a variety of additional extras to make your shirt really pop.

Please call 206-622-5760 or email nichole@BUTCHBLUM.com to RSVP for this event, which is by appointment only. Preview fabrics available at www.hamiltonshirts.com

**Of equal or lesser value, enquire for details.

Mannequin moments

35TH ANNIVERSARY GAME NIGHT!

Join us for our 35th Anniversary celebration, for the benefit of National Public Radio, KPLU!  Enjoy informal modeling of our Fall 2009 collections and roving fashion charades (6pm to 8pm)... Players earn BB gift certificates in seconds!

 Compete in the Fashionista Domino Tourney($35 ticket price), prizes from $35 to $350 or the Designer Domino Tourney($170 ticket price), prizes from $1000 to $3500. Imbibe from BB's famous martini bar, KSB's scotch bar or choose wines from the best of Washington wineries to accompany a light Tuscan supper, and KPLU's John Kessler will be spinning the Blues all night long.  

A 35th anniversary champagne toast will cap the evening at 9pm. We are limited to only 300 special guests, so please, RSVP early to nichole@BUTCHBLUM.COM, or call 206-622-5760. If you are among those who have 2 or 3 generations of BB shoppers, we hope to see you ALL. Game ON! 

ONE SUIT, 3 LOOKS

In today's economy, clients are looking for the best value for their money, and here at Butch Blum, we strive to provide! Below are three different outfits, put together with our new Coppley "Bergamo" suit- made in Ontario Canada, with fabric by Loro Piana! 

As a suit, this piece is an excellent buy...the subtle houndstooth provides interest without being showy, and the neutral color and medium weight fabric is a year-round must!

As you can see, the suit jacket is short and fitted enough to be a great pair with a cool pair of jeans and a casual sweater vest. 

For a more robust look, pair the jacket with a pair of heavy tweed pants, a bold stripe shirt and a necktie with pizazz! Remember, as long as the jacket is cut correctly, there is no reason not to pair a suit coat with a contrasting pant. 

Kay's pick: Luciano Barbera

This fabulous retro plaid is by Luciano Barbera, and is 100% cashmere.

Jacket- Luciano Barbera...$2995

Turtleneck- Inhabit...$185

Velvet pant- C.P. Company...$295

50% off sale!!!

The spring/summer collections are 50-75% off, here at Butch Blum! We're also receiving new shipments from Moschino, Giorgio Armani, Cividini, and Blumarine!  Below are some photos of new Fall 2009 merchandise. 

Moschino Cheap and Chic

Giorgio Armani

SPRING WEDDING IDEAS

We all know spring is wedding season, but did you know that Butch Blum has wedding specialists, who can provide your groom everything he needs for your special day? From a casual beach wedding to a custom-made morning suit or tailcoat, Butch Blum is the Northwest destination for grooms.  Here are some ideas for your event!

Tuxedo, Giorgio Armani - $3995

Formal Dress Shirt, Giorgio Armani - $795

Hand-made bow tie, Nicky - $145

Black  dress shoe, Romano Martegani - $425

Hand made-to-measure tuxedo, Giorgio Armani Misura - Price upon request

White formal dress shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna - $395

Cream satin necktie, Carrott and Gibbs - $125

Black dress shoe, Ermenegildo Zegna - $495

White satin pocket square, Carrott and Gibbs - $45

 

Light grey linen sport coat, Giorgio Armani - $2950

Linen stripe dress shirt, Luciano Barbera - $495

Cashmere/Silk v-neck sweater, Luciano Barbera - $495

Linen scarf, Roda - $245

White cotton pants, C.P. Company - $295

Sand suede loafers, Gravati - $595

Grey wool/viscose blend suit, Giorgio Armani - $2950

Pale blue herringbone dress shirt, Giorgio Armani - $495

Blue/brown Glen Plaid necktie, Giorgio Armani - $175

Linen pocket square, Belvest - $75

 

Navy blue pinstripe suit, Cesare Attolini - $6250

Lavender cotton dress shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna - $295

Lavender Glen Plaid necktie, Luciano Barbera - $185

Silk pocket square, Robert Talbott- $75

Chocolate brown dress shoe, Ermenegildo Zegna- $535

Made-to-Measure 3 piece windowpane suit, Coppley - price upon request

Made-to-Measure lavendar plaid shirt, Hamilton - Price upon request

Blue/Periwinkle rep stripe necktie, Luciano Barbera - $185

Lavendar plaid pocket square, Robert Talbott - $45

Chocolate brown wingtip dress shoe, Ermenegildo Zegna - $535

All photos courtesy of Azzura Photography and Columbia Tower Club...Taken March 1, 2009 at the Panache Fashion Show, Columbia Tower Club. Used with permission. Special thanks to Azzura Photography, Don Boshears, and Jeannie Fleming. 

Butch Blum private label by Coppley

Our private label suits are made in the Coppley factory in Ontario, Canada, by skilled tailors from all over the world, working on state of the art equipment. The chest piece on each jacket is full floating canvas, with no glue/interfacing holding it together- a feature generally found in much more expensive suits.

The fabrics we select come from some of the best mills in the world, including a large selection of fabrics from Loro Piana, Scabal, Piacenza, Vitale Barberis Canonico, and Reda. The Made-to-Measure selection features over 400 choices, in wool, cashmere, linen, cotton, and silk blends.

While we have amazing pieces on the rack for as little as $975, custom made-to-measure suits can be created in under three weeks for as little as $1195. This allows for amazing flexibility of design, and ensures a perfect fit.

Come schedule an appointment to check out this fabulous collection- the best value for a product of its kind in Seattle!

Mannequin moments - Cividini / Barbera

Silk satin top with chiffon accent-D'exterior-$215

Cotton sweater-Fabiana Filippi-$635

Cotton/Ramie pants-Cividini -$555

Cotton/Linen shirt-Luciano Barbera-$450
Cotton ottoman slacks-Luciano Barbera-$375
Cotton sweater-Cruciani-$275