Announcement: Ballard Boutique Warehouse Sale

Looks like the Seattle P.I. picked up on our warehouse sale this weekend. A few years ago when this happened we had thousands of people lined up waiting to get in. This year, if that happens we will have a system where we give you a time to come back (ala Ticketmaster). Get in line early if you want the best deals.

Caffe Fiore is near by on Sunset Hill, so grabbing coffee will be easy. We will also be selling simple food and beverages inside.

The weather report says light rain so bring your slicker or umbrella. We're going to see if there is a covered area to line up in. We want to do everything to make sure it remains a fun and positive event.

BRING CASH. Many vendors will not take cards as we will not be connected to phone and Internet at this location, but then again, many will, like Blackbird.

I am exitced also to announce that Marqsmen from Bellevue Square will participate!!! We are very happy to have another men's store in the mix. They always have cool stuff.

TIME MAGAZINE Article - America: Conquerer of the Global Menswear Market

...also entitled, WHAT MEN WANT, a Time partnership with CNN. Although a mouthful and extensive, it reads well and features Blackbird friends, Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders and Alex Carleton and Jay Carroll of Rogues Gallery and their new store in Portland, Maine. You'll find eleven articles in total including a nice write up called The New Sartorialists. Clearly it's a great time to be a man, if Time Magazine is backing the movement.

Rogues Gallery store in Portland Maine

Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg, left, Adam Kimmel, Thom Browne, Michael Bastian and Taavo Somer of Freeman Sporting Club, all wearing their own designs.

Model wearing Band of Outsiders

Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony - Reversible Overcoat
in gray/off-white
DETAILS: heavy 100% wool flannel with reversible 97% cotton/3% elastane twill side, five buttons, two side pockets, fully reversible, fabric made by Woolrich, Inc
sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
$588


Opening Ceremony - Outdoor Suit Jacket
in gray plaid
DETAILS: soft 80% wool/20% cashmere outer with 100% cotton flannel lining, two button, single vented, removable neck flap which can be used to close the jacket up top; note that the fabric matches the Outdoor Suit Pants shown previously in this post
sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
$612


Opening Ceremony - Vest
in black or heather brown
DETAILS: 60% supersoft wool/20% nylon/20% acrylic blend, five buttons, two pockets
sizes/black: XS, S, M, L, XL
sizes/heather brown: XS, S, M, L
$156


Opening Ceremony - Motocross Vest
in dark heather gray
DETAILS: 60% supersoft wool/20% nylon/20% acrylic blend
sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
$180

RAG & BONE

Rag & Bone - Dakota Jacket
in mushroom
DETAILS: 100% cotton twill outer with removable quilted full body/arm lining
sizes: 36, 38, 40, 42, 44
$545

KSUBI ARRIVALS

Ksubi - "Dusk to Dawn" Sequins Jumper
in black
DETAILS: soft 70% bamboo/30% cotton blend; sequin design is made from sequins in a matte and shiny black which results in a surprisingly subtle detail; sizing runs slightly large
sizes: S
$339


Ksubi - Hooded Scarf
in charred gray
DETAILS: 45% wool/40% visvose/10% nylon/5% cashmere; the large size works great as a scarf/wrap or hanging freely for a more dramatic look
sizes: one size
$216

PRIA SCARVES

For a brief rundown on the history of these great scarf makers, check out this post (please note the styles shown in this previous post are sold out.)

Pria - 105 Scarf
in black or maroon
DETAILS: light 100% wool
sizes: one size
$102



Pria - 135 Scarf
in charcoal, brown, gold, or gray
DETAILS: heavy 100% virgin wool
sizes: one size
$75


Pria - 873 Scarf
in black/white
DETAILS: 100% virgin wool
sizes: one size
$115


Pria - 136 Scarf
in brown
DETAILS: heavy 100% virgin wool
sizes: one size
$75


Pria - 128 Scarf
in charcoal/white
DETAILS: 100% virgin wool
sizes: one size
$80


Pria - 862 Scarf
in blue
DETAILS: 100% virgin wool
sizes: one size
$85


Pria - 105 Tartan Scarf
in red
DETAILS: heavy 100% wool
sizes: one size
$102


Pria - 537 Scarf
in maroon or black
DETAILS: light 90% wool/10% silk blend
sizes: one size
$125


Pria - 861 Scarf
in brown
DETAILS: 100% virgin wool
sizes: one size
$95


Pria - 564 Scarf
in camel or brown
DETAILS: heavy 65% wool/35% silk blend
sizes: one size
$102

BOUTIQUE WAREHOUSE SALE - SAVE UP to 75% OFF

It's that time of the year!!!
This season we've rented a HUGE venue to house our left over goods plus treasures from some of Seattle's best shoe and clothing boutiques. Oh... and did we mention that we'll have used/vintage clothing from some of the most fashion forward closets in Seattle? That and fixtures and other bazaar type gadgets and gear. Get ready!

SAVE 50% to 75% off retail price.

BELLA'S
BLACKBIRD
CLUTCH
DOLCE VITA
IMPULSE
KIMBERLY BAKER
LAMB's EAR
LES AMIS
TRICKWOOD
TWEED

OCTOBER 4th
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nordic Heritage Museum

$5 admission to pay for the space rental

SNACKS AND BEVERAGES

Video: ON THE STREET with Bill Cunningham

WATCH THIS VIDEO from The New York Times street fashion god Bill Cunningham.

DBSS SPRING/SUMMER 2009 "GASP"

Last week we were in Tokyo visiting a number of brands for the S/S2009 season and one of the exhibitions included the always wonderful Diet Butcher Slim Skin. Less conceptual as some recent collections, this one brings to mind the fun quirkiness of some past collections with familiar details popping their heads up again. The collection's title, 'Gasp', is simply a title this time as opposed to a true theme. Taking a look at everything piece-by-piece, it seems a collection of garments and images that we can wear and interpret as we wish, to whichever extreme we prefer.

The fits and fabrications give a real spring/summer feel this time. Lighter weight fabrics are in heavy usage and everything feels very soft and relaxing against the skin. Even the toughest and grungiest looking pieces manage to keep a beautiful delicate feeling.

Pictured above is the current entrance design descending into DBSS's flagship shop "Venom" and below are some images from the spring/summer 2009 collection.