NEW CDG PARFUMS ADDITIONS

This season there are a couple new additions to the Comme des Garcons Parfums line: 8.88 and Monocle Hinoki.

8.88 "We began the journey with Safraline, a molecular derivation of saffron and then composed a poem around it, bringing together ingredients of the highest quality such as the essence of pepperwood and curcuma, the finest coriander, the most luxurious geranium. Adding amber for its colour, and incense and patchouli for their ritualistic significance and many other ingredients to create the imaginary smell of gold."

Monocle Hinoki “The inspiration for this fragrance comes from a perfectly still, slightly chilly spring morning spent soaking in a tub at the Tawaraya in Kyoto. It pulls together our memory of the mosses and trees outdoors and sharp notes
of the boxy hinoki tub.”

Both should be coming soon and we are taking pre-orders with a non-refundable 20% deposit. Please E-mail or call (206 547-2524) if you are interested.

8.88 Eau de Parfum 50ml (50ml/$105, 100ml/$135)


8.88 Candle ($80)


Hinoki Eau de Toilette (50ml/$120)
NOTES: Cypress, terebenthine, campher, cedar, thyme, pine, georgywood, encens, treemoss, vetiver.

INTRODUCING PAMPLEMOSSES

Pamplemosses's first collection just arrived in the store! These guys stopped by the store late last year to show us their collection of 100% bamboo t-shirts and we fell in love with them. The t-shirts are cut very long and narrow with a great wide neck. The neck opening, as well as fabric weight, make for a perfect summer piece, whether it is worn alone or layered. Check out their website for further information on the brand's story and details on their bamboo fabric.

In addition to the cute free-hand drawings which are shown on two t-shirts we received, we were also able to get blank ones. The t-shirts are all undyed and show the true color of bamboo fibers and all silkscreening is done with water-based inks.

S/S crew neck t-shirt with quail print ($80)
Sizes: 1, 2


L/S crew neck t-shirt with peacock print ($89)
Sizes: 1, 2


Blank S/S crew neck ($80)
Sizes: 1, 2


Blank L/S crew neck ($89)
Sizes: 1, 2, 3


Blank S/S v-neck ($80)
Sizes: 1, 2

DIET BUTCHER SLIM SKIN 1ST DELIVERY

We are happy to have pieces by Japan's Diet Butcher Slim Skin finally with us! This first shipment was a small one but more will be coming. Check out this post for some additional information on the brand and collection.

For now these pieces are not in the store, but if you would like to check them out, please E-mail us to let us know.

"Two Ladies" S/S t-shirt in black ($185)
This print t-shirt is done in DBSS's classic long, drapy fit with an additional shoulder panel detail.
Sizes: 1 (Sold out)



"Stone Bio Wash" skinny jeans in black ($375)
DBSS's standard jeans for this season is in this very cool stone wash. The signature double back pockets are present, as well as a metal demon back patch. The denim has 5% polyurethane mixed in which, while allowing the denim a bit of give, is also going to keep the material from stretching out too much and losing shape. Both the minor details and excellent narrow fit combine to make a pair of jeans unlike anything else.
Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (Sold out)

NEW BAND OF OUTSIDERS SHIRTS

S/S A-body shirt in yellow with white collar ($192)
Most people probably don't take the time to turn a shirt inside out and really check out the workings of it. Shown above are some shots showing the gorgeous construction of Band of Outsiders shirts which really makes us proud of American tailors!
Sizes: S, M, L


Overdyed solid batiste shirt in forest green ($216)
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

ROBERT GELLER NECKLACE

Robert Geller "Pearl Necklace" ($355)
The pendant on this necklace is a working wheel bearing which goes perfectly with the collection's 70s skate theme. Chain measures approximately 28".

PLEASURE PRINCIPLE

New pieces from Adrian Cowen and Diva Pittala's Pleasure Principle have arrived in the store! These pieces are all quite unisex and work perfectly sized up for a more oversized feel.

Enzyme washed t-shirt cape in black ($192)
With past arrivals from Pleasure Principle, this cape was definitely the most popular item, selling out in a matter of days and leaving little time for us to play with it ourselves. Naturally, we are glad to have it back!
Sizes: Free (Sold out)


Double layered u-neck t-shirt in light grey with laser cut wolf ($158)
Sizes: S, M


"Ghetto-style double tank" in light grey ($195)
Sizes: S, M


Convertible L/S t-shirt in black ($235)
A really amazing piece. The hem is cut with the back portion a bit longer and the top of the pockets have inserted in them small weights to help weigh the pockets down, creating a cool draping effect.
Sizes: S, M


Black scarf with rabbit foot attachment ($132)

COMME DES GARCONS 'ODEUR 53'

The classic CdG scent is finally in the shop!

Odeur 53 (200ml/$144)
"An abstract anti perfume. The latest technology is used to clone odours from inorganic materials. Smells never before used, with no precise name only abstract ideas."
NOTES: The freshness of oxygen, nail polish, flash of metal, cellulosic smell, pure air of the high mountains, sand dunes, fire energy, ultimate fusion, wash drying in the wind, burnt rubber, mineral intensity of carbon, flaming rock.

GOODBYE ARI!

Last week included Ari's final in-store time with us. By the end of the week he was off for San Diego and from there will be heading to his final destination of New York. Ari will forever be a part of the Blackbird family and we will miss him dearly!


"My time at Blackbird had been grand and I have learned so much and met so many great people. The time is approaching for me to pursue new adventures on the east coast, where I will continue to immerse myself in the world of fashion and design. My grandpa always told me I was a "Beau Brummell" and Blackbird has definitely had a hand in allowing me to express my love of clothing. I will always look fondly upon my time in the Northwest. May Blackbird continue to grow, inspire, and provide men with distinctive apparel options.

Farewell Blackbird

Ari Seth Cohen"

HARMON S/S AND THE CONDEMNATION OF 475 KENT

People have been asking about arrivals from Harmon's spring/summer collection and we just received word that this season's parkas have begun shipping. Unfortunately these delays are part of a bigger issue which has involved Andrew Harmon as well as around one hundred other artists. Andrew Harmon has been working out of his studio in the 475 Kent building in New York and unfortunately late last month the tenants were ordered to evacuate and the building was condemned. Andrew is working hard to prepare his collection and it will be made available as pieces are finished.

You can read about the evacuation Here via the New York Times and also be sure also to check out 475kent.com which has a blog by residents, forum, and petition.

FILIPPA K LEATHER SNEAKERS

Leather Sneaker in dark navy ($328)
A beautifully designed sneaker which is perfect for any style. The rounded toe and sleek design helps it to adapt into virtually any wardrobe.
Sizes: 41, 42, 43, 44

TOP SPRING/SUMMER ITEMS FROM MEN'S NON-NO MARCH 2008

The March issue of Men's Non-no has a great feature on some amazing items to look forward to during the spring/summer season, as named by one hundred "stylish people." Several of the items are expected at Blackbird and in one case is already in the store. Check it out!

Nom de Guerre tech poly "Driver" jacket
"I like this N.Y. brand especially due to their sizing. I like this navy color of this nylon jacket and want to coordinate it with a shirt or shorts to create my own original American casual look." - Akiyama, a young stylist
This jacket arrived just yesterday and can be seen in this post. It has a cool tech poly outer layer with a very nice cotton lining.


wings+horns hoodies
"We have this item at 7 but I personally have bought this item in ten variations of size and color within the past three years. Their material and silhouette is superb. This can coordinated with jacket or worn as a more American casual style." - Tamura, 7 buyer
This season the most popular wings+horns item, the infamous hoodies, are being released in a great French terry material in a perfect weight for the warmth. They should be arriving soon at the shop!


Robert Geller color pants
"The popular N.Y. brand. These pants have an 80s taste with impact coloring and can be worn as an accent for coordination." - Yoshida, American Rag Cie buyer
The highlighter jeans were a key piece for Robert Geller's spring/summer runway collection and with the next shipment these blue ones will be unleashed into the world.

NOM DE GUERRE SPRING/SUMMER 2008 'UNDER THE OPEN SKY'

Nom de Guerre's spring/summer 2008 collection has finally arrived at Blackbird! It is one of our most anticipated arrivals and pieces are already going fast. Check back soon for detail shots of many of the items. Until then, e-mail or call (206 547-2524) for more information.

Deconstructed shirt in white dot ($195)
Sizes: S, M, L


Cotton knit v-neck vest in navy ($208)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Slim pant in blue ($256)
These have a crosshatch-like patterning to them in blue and white/grey which results in a very beautiful color.
Sizes: S, M, L


Slim pant in blue stripe ($256)
Sizes: M, L


Classic shirt in blue/white stripe ($199/Sizes: S, M, L, XL) and classic fit jeans in indigo suvin denim ($257/Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36)


Cotton knit cardigan sweater in grey ($269)
Sizes: S, M, L


Tech poly flight rain jacket in navy ($417)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Tech poly jacket in steel grey ($417/Sizes: S, M, L) and "Buffalo" t-shirt in white ($75/Sizes: S, M, L)


2-Pocket cotton fleece hoodie in black ($238)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Classic fit jeans in reverse denim ($238)
Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36


S/S henley shirt in blue/white stripe ($218)
Sizes: S, M, L


Mackintosh nylon "Douglas" raincoat in navy ($584)
Sizes: S, M, L


Tech poly Driver jacket in black ($398)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Tech poly helmet bag in black ($310)


Safari shirt in blue ($225)
Sizes: S, M, L


Deconstructed denim jacket in grey ($399/Sizes: S, M, L) and narrow fit jeans in black suvin denim ($238/Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36)


Tech poly helmet bag in navy ($310)


Tech poly flight rain jacket in black ($417/Sizes: S, M, L, XL) and "Fist" t-shirt in white ($75/Sizes: S, M, L)

YMC FOOTWEAR

"Zip Boot" in green pig leather or navy canvas upper ($190)
Includes a beautiful soft leather upper which is able to zip off to be replaced with the canvas upper.
Sizes: 41, 42, 43, 44


"Zip Boot" in navy pig leather or green/grey canvas upper ($190)
Includes a beautiful soft leather upper which is able to zip off to be replaced with the canvas upper.
Sizes: 41, 42, 43, 44


Canvas/rubber "Foxing Boot" in navy ($118)
Sizes: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45


Canvas/rubber "Foxing Boot" in gold ($118)
Sizes: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45


Plimsoll in white patent leather ($142)
Sizes: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45

BAND OF OUTSIDERS SPRING/SUMMER 2008 TIES

Silk repp tie in silver ground school outline ($130)
Measures 2" across its widest point.



Silk royal oxford weave tie in solid black ($130)
Measures 2.5" across its widest point.



Silk royal oxford tie in grey/black ($130)
Measures 2" across its widest point.



Silkk repp tie in forest ground pencil stripe ($130)
Measures 2.5" across its widest point.

A.P.C.

Narrow cotton gabardine shirt in marine/white check ($188)
A very popular cut from A.P.C. this season, this shirt has narrow shoulders and body but a fuller cut through the arms, resulting in a very cool and unique fit.
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL


Cowhide weekend bag in black ($423)
Measures approximately 15.5"x11".

YMC NEW ARRIVALS

The new collection of YMC is in and it is a doozie! We loved every single piece we saw from this season and wish we could just open up a store completely dedicated to it. Many of the looks that brands are pushing for fall are already present in this collection, but in perfect weights for the warmer season. As always, the influence of 50s youth culture is very strong. To get an idea of the YMC guys' biggest influence, check out their favourite podcast, Intoxica Ratio for untouchable rock and roll from times past.

Below is a selection of some of the pieces and there is still a lot more including footwear, more tops, and bottoms. Keep an eye out for further coverage!

Waxed poplin zip hoodie in (very dark) brown (sizes: S, M, L, XL) and grey (sizes: S, M, L, L, XL)($238)


Cotton/nylon hoodie in navy houndstooth ($238)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Linen/cotton knit roll collar cardigan in gold ($142)
Sizes: S, M, L


Cotton "Fancy knit" in grey ($142)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Cotton derby rolled-sleeve shirt in grey ($114)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Silk jacquard polo in navy ($118)
Sizes: S, M, L


"Banana Splits" hat(?) in navy ($39)
What more can be said about such an amazing thing?

MARSELL

Another round of shoes from the world of Marsèll Goccia. From their eccentrically designed shoes with hand-painted boxes to the painted envelopes and strange leather ties that show up in our mail box from them, Marsell loves everything they are doing. The group of individuals behind the brand are always creating art in their own intimate way and these shoes happen to be the main output for them. The shoes are all made from great leather and rubber materials with construction and details which are not to be found anywhere else.

The mens sizes run as XS (40), S (41), M (42), L (43), XL (44), XXL (45).

Cowhide perforated high top in old shire white ($498)
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL


Goat leather high top in carta black ($398)
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL


Cowhide white/black low top in old shire white ($385)
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Repetto @ Blackbird

Our very first order from Repetto (the French dance company) has finally arrived.
We are sticking to the classic Zizi Homme (Serge Gainsbourg's favorite)
in black and white leather.

We expect a quick sell-through on these so please call or email us with any inquiries.
Black in sizes: 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46
White in sizes: 41, 42, 43, 44
$260

Also worth mentioning is the 60th Anniversary of Repetto.
This jubilee commenced in New York over a month ago with the beginning of a traveling exhibition of one-of-a-kind, celebrity designed Repetto shoes
(see Proenza Schouler's below)..........
Read more about it here.

........and pictured here, attending the event is Ari, our Sales Manager,
peeping over the lovely Jessica Stam's shoulder. Yeah Ari!

MARCOLIANI SPRING SOCKS

Our first spring arrivals from Marcoliani come in two fabric types - fil d'ecosse (mercerized threads for a very beautiful luster) for the dress socks and Peruvian pima cotton terry for the sports socks. The colors of the fil d'ecosse socks are especially stunning!

Fil d'ecosse jacquard capri in black or pine green widestripe ($17)


Fil d'ecosse fancy carnival in tomato, pine green, or plum multistripe ($19.50)


Fil d'ecosse jacquard diagonale in tomato diagonal stripe ($17)


Pima cotton terry padded short sock in white ($18)


Pima cotton terry padded sport sock in grey stripes ($21)

KENZO MINAMI S/S 2008 T-SHIRTS

Kenzo Minami's spring/summer t-shirts are finally in the store! As always, the soft cotton t-shirts are enzyme washed for a great vintage affect and printed onto them are Kenzo's amazing designs. His artwork is something you really have to see to believe!

The t-shirts are cut with a wide neck, perfect for layering in these approaching spring days. They run a little small so we recommend sizing up.

4'33" in black ($168)
Made in reference to John Cage's infamous composition.
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


"Forever" in white ($168)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


"C Phobias" in black ($168)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


"Landolt" in white ($168)
Made in reference to Edmund Landolt and his Landolt C.
Sizes: S, M, L, XL

ROBERT GELLER S/S 2008 1ST DELIVERY

The first delivery of Robert Geller's 2008 spring/summer collection is finally in the shop and ready to go and it is every bit as lovely as we had hoped it to be!

Lamb's leather belted jacket in purple ($1275)
The purple color used in the leathers is absolutely beautiful! It is terribly subtle and, in most lighting, shows up more like a black or navy/charcoal shade. Under just the right lighting, though, the purple shows through unlike anything else. Unfortunately the color is very difficult to capture correctly in photos. As with many of Geller's pieces, the cuffs are cut at an angle but are also able to be buttoned up for a straight cuff.
Sizes: 46, 48, 50


Cotton double-breasted coat in beige ($619)
Sizes: 46, 48, 50, 52


Grosgrain blazer in black ($700)
The grosgrain fabric has a very cool rough wooly texture to it and is a very deep black color. The jacket is double vented, has functioning buttons at the cuff, and features taping detail along the lapel.
Sizes: 46, 48, 50, 52


Grosgrain trousers in black ($332)
The grosgrain fabric has a very cool rough wooly texture to it and is a very deep black color. The trousers are a nice slim straight cut which are seeming especially narrow through the thigh. As with the jacket, these also feature the taping detail but along the inseam.
Sizes: 46, 48, 50, 52


Grosgrain shawl collar vest in black ($295)
Sizes: 44, 46, 48, 50, 52 (Sold out)


Cotton vest with exposed facing in black ($274)
Each button is actually two, one black and one off-white, linked with a thread. You can switch the buttons as you please to show the two different colors.
Sizes: 46, 48 (Sold out)


L/S "Oceanside" sweatshirt in top grey ($156)
Geller's sweatshirts are so simple but cut in such a way that is difficult to find anywhere else. The body is slim and the collar, while technically a crew neck, is cut slightly wide -- perfect for layering with a collared shirt, as in the runway look.
Sizes: 46, 48, 50 (Sold out)


L/S dress shirt in blue check ($172)
Sizes: 44, 46, 48, 50, 52


Leather Beuys pant in purple ($810)
Once again, the impossible to capture purple color. Although it may seem surprising, due to the non-flashy nature of the leather, the pants are much more subtle as you may expect. They are an incredible slim fit in Geller's absurdly soft leather is going to be something to keep in your wardrobe for a long time.
Sizes: 46, 48

CHEAP MONDAY "TIGHT" PHOTO MELANGE

"Tight" jeans in photo melange ($65)
Sizes: 28x32, 29x32, 30x32, 31x32

Friends United Network

We have recently received new stock of the great leather wallets from Friends United Network (FUN). FUN is a small community of artists who each contribute their talents to creating a number of items, including these wallets.

The wallets are made from leather and measure approximately 10.5cm x 9.5cm.

"Sweet Dudes" by Jessica Blakeley ($51)


"Penguins" by Makenna ($51)


"Lasers" by Chris Prosser ($51)

ROBERT GELLER F/W 2008

The Robert Geller f/w 2008 show was yesterday in New York and the collection is quite beautiful! A much darker aesthetic than the s/s 2008 collection which is sure bring up comparisons to the old days of Cloak.

Below is a video from the collection, thanks to George Gozum. Check out his blog for his words regarding it, as well as a few pictures from the showroom.

... and below are some pictures from GQ Style. Click here for a full set of pictures.

GELLER IN MEN.STYLE.COM'S SPRING GUIDE

Shawl collar vest, $315, pleated-armhole shirt, $195, and grosgrain trouser, $349 (from men.style.com)

Three Robert Geller pieces are featured in men.style.com's spring buyers' guide feature. The trousers and vest (along with the matching jacket) should be with us very soon and the shirt will be in the second shipment, later this month. Click here for the feature or here to go directly to the slide showing these Geller selections.