CMRTYZ DEAD GHOSTS NEVER BEEN PAID FOR TEES: BECAUSE XEROX ART IS GOOD FOR YOU
CMRTYZ - Dead Ghost Never Been Paid For Teein white
DETAILS: 100% soft pima cotton hand-printed T-shirt with distressed collar, sleeves, and waist hem. These shirts are a tribute to the DIY punk rock aesthetic. Originally a cut-paste-and-xerox style gig poster by Seattle-based artist and CMRTYZ co-founder, Carlos Ruiz, the design has been silkscreened by hand onto each one of a kind T-shirt. Expect yours to get better and better the more you wear it. Size up for a slouchy, easy-layering look or go with what you know. Made right down the road from Blackbird in Ballard, WA.
Comes with a xerox CMRTYZ tag that reads: "Each shirt is handprinted and guaranteed to be unique, all bleeding, fading, or blochiness [sic] should be appreciated + enjoyed! To insure a genuine punkrock aesthetic we produced these shirts in a truly "punk rock" state of mind. We applied grassroot [sic] lo-fi printing techniques, used our tiny apartment as a studio & household items as tools, threw on some records + partied all night! Buy it, Wear it, Dont wash it"
$44
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BABY BAT WINGS: DIET BUTCHER SLIM SKIN'S D93G257 BIG BAG
Diet Butcher Slim Skin - D93G257 Big Bagin black
DETAILS: 100% cowskin nubuck bag with specially designed oversized chrome hardware and multiple carry handles and straps. This do-it-all bag's lightly weathered exterior features intricate pleating and seamwork in a crazy soft, slouchy blue black nubuck. The bag's functional capabilities are obvious with a roomy zippered pocket and four snap closure side pockets on the exterior and a large, cotton lined interior compartment with two patch pockets for organization. Additionally, its multiple carrying options include two adjustable top carry handles, an adjustable/removable cotton and leather shoulder strap with impressive oversized clips, and - our favorite - adjustable backpack style straps that can be concealed in hidden snap and zipper closure pockets on the back on the bag. As always, Diet Butcher Slim Skin's unique detailing and design perspective make this carryall completely desirable for anyone who appreciates quality materials and construction and one-of-a-kind good looks. Made in Japan.
MEASURES: approximately 20"H x 16"W x 13"D.
$1885
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Editor's Note: I've got to say that this is by far my favorite Diet Butcher bag of all time. This beautiful bluish black leather is crazy soft and possesses a super unique micro-cracked texture I've never seen before in nubuck (I can't think of how to describe it better, so I coined a term: micro-cracked. If you look closely, sections of it look like a dried up, cracked dead riverbed from 50 feet up a tree. Crazy thing is, it's still as soft as baby bat wings.). Add that to the oversized/overdesigned hardware (check out the clip on the shoulder strap), the completely genius stowable backpack straps, and the overlapping bivalve-style side pockets? Come on - it's too good. -Kris
2010: ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW YEAR... COUPON
A GIGANTIC THANK YOU goes out to all of our faithful and gracious customers in Ballard, the Pacific Northwest, Australia, England, Canada, California, New York, Fort Wayne and everywhere else. We appreciate your enthusiasm and loyalty to our little company. We have a tremendous amount of fun creating and running our Blackbird, The Field House, Candy Shoppe and our online store. 2009 was a good year for us and we can't wait to show you what we have cooked up for 2010.
As a token of our appreciation, please take 20% off any* and all full priced items today and end of day tomorrow on BlackbirdBallard.com (only). COUPON CODE: YEAREND
* Except Alden shoes.
40% OFF: WINGS + HORNS JERSEY CREW 2 PACK BLOWOUT
Good news for those of you who love Wings + Horns' basic jersey tees. We have only a few of their fantastic T-shirt 2 Packs left, and we've decided to burn them out of here at 40% off. Made from a soft organic cotton and cut slim and modern, these tees are packaged two to a sturdy black box and perfect for all-around everyday wear. Get 'em while they're hot - only a few sizes remain.
Wings + Horns - WI-1007 S/S Organic Jersey Crew 2 packin natural (top), white, and black
natural size XS
white size XS
black sizes XS and 2 x L
MORE FOR YOUR MONEY: CHRONICLES OF NEVER MULTI-PIECE RINGS NOW ON SALE
Made by Australian designer Gareth Moody, these multi-piece rings were inspired by geology, architecture, anatomy, and the space in space. Androgynous and modern, the pieces can be worn together, on separate hands, or shared amongst friends. On sale now at BlackbirdBallard.com.
Chronicles of Never - Five Square Rings with Notchesin silver
DETAILS: Aged brushed silver five piece ring with notch details.
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Chronicles of Never - Four Square Ringsin burnished brass
DETAILS: Aged black brass four piece ring.
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Chronicles of Never - Three Double Finger Rings with Notchesin burnished silver
DETAILS: Aged brushed silver three piece double-finger ring with notch details.
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Chronicles of Never - Three Double Finger Rings with Notchesin burnished brass
DETAILS: Aged black brass three piece double-finger ring with notch details.
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Chronicles of Never - Three Double Finger Ringsin silver
DETAILS: brushed silver three piece double-finger ring.
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DBSS HOLIDAY '09: NOW AVAILABLE AT BLACKBIRD
Well, we're happy to say that the wait was entirely worth it. A sought after handful of Diet Butcher Slim Skin's Holiday '09 collection pieces have landed at Blackbird in the form of some seriously impressive and boundary-pushing knits. Designed exclusively for the Japanese market, these painstakingly well-considered sweaters are only available in core Japanese sizes 1 and 2, and they're sure to fly off the racks. Don't miss out.
Diet Butcher Slim Skin - D94C407 Hooded Zip Sweaterin black
DETAILS: 100% wool sweater with hood lined in destroyed 57% wool, 19% cotton, 14% nylon, 10% polyester fabric and two-way asymmetrical zip closure. This mean little hoodie's shiny silver zipper, light and stretchy fabric, and insanely messed up-looking hood liner gives it distinctive character that average sweater or sweatshirt could only dream of possessing. Wear this highly coveted Diet Butcher Slim Skin Holiday Collection sweater as a slinky, slim fitting mid-layer or throw it on over a body-hugging top and let the two-way zipper hang partially open. We love this piece under a fitted leather or waxed cotton jacket, but once it warms up outside, it'll hold its own as one of the most sinister knits in town when worn all by itself. Made in Japan.
$548
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Diet Butcher Slim Skin - D94K178 Mohair Stripe Sweaterin black
DETAILS: 63% kid mohair, 30% nylon, 7% wool crew neck sweater with color blocking in black, charcoal, teal, and hot pink. Loose knit and relaxed-fitting, this thrift store style sweater's asymmetrically cut and colored sleeves and luxuriously soft construction make it seriously enviable. Wear it sloppily over skintight black jeans and combat boots for prototypical late 70's punk style or throw everybody off when you pair it with a sharply tailored suit and your crispest buttoned up white dress shirt. OK, if you must, you can throw the combat boots into that mix too.
$410
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Diet Butcher Slim Skin - D94C408 V Neck Sweaterin black
DETAILS: 4% acrylic, 20% nylon, 16% wool V-neck sweater with 50% cotton, 50% silk shoulder liner and quadruple-seam details at collar and cuffs. With its almost obsessive compulsive seaming and characteristic slim and elongated fit, this space age V-neck from Diet Butcher Slim Skin's hard to find Holiday Collection is a far cry from the run-of-the-mill church sweaters of your youth. Cut form fitting but stretchy, it's the unbasic basic that can go dressy or goth casual depending on what you pair it with. Try it with a dark tie and tailored gray point collar shirt for a look straight out of the West Point Class of 2026 yearbook, or layer it over and under other narrow fitting basics for a simple and versatile addition to your dark, design-conscious collection. Made in Japan.
$275
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Diet Butcher Slim Skin - D94C409 Alpaca Cardiganin black
DETAILS: 100% alpaca one button elongated cardigan with 100% wool suit jacket back panel, cuffs, and pocket liner. Featuring a sinister, ripped and frayed looking loose knit front and sleeves and a starkly contrasting sleek and tailored back, this one-of-a-kind sweater from Diet Butcher Slim Skin's sought after Holiday '09 Collection offers more looks than you can shake a stick at and stunning texture and proportion to boot. Show off its ghostly weave over lighter colored layers or let its length peek out from under traditional formalwear for a sinister peak at what lies beneath. Spooky good.
$428
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YEAR END CLEARANCE SALE STARTS TOMORROW!
IT'S BLACKBIRD'S YEAR END CLEARANCE SALE!
Starting TOMORROW at 9AM
Be the first to score savings of 20% - 70% on great brands like:
A.P.C
Band of Outsiders
Craig Robinson
Diet Butcher Slim Skin
Julius
KZO
MA
MA
Moleskine
Obey
Odyn Vovk
Robert Geller
Rogue's Gallery
RVCA
Vanishing Elephant
Wings + Horns
Woolrich John Rich & Bros.
Woolrich Woolen Mills
and way more!...
THE FIELD HOUSE: FREE BEER TASTING FOR FIRST SUNDAY CLASS OF 2010!
HORIZONTAL BEER TASTING:Distinct Beers From Seattle's Historic Pike Brewery
JANUARY 3RD - 4PM
21+
JANUARY 3RD - 4PM
21+
Come experience the core brews and seasonal offerings of Seattle’s Pike Brewing Company. Taught by Abil Bradshaw, this class will change the way you drink and think about beer. Learn the history of your favorite beverage, while enjoying the unique flavors, colors, and aromas of several well-crafted microbrews. Learn how beer is made, how the alcohol gets in the beer, why beer is carbonated, what gives beer its color, the difference between ales and lagers, the difference between micro- and macro-brewed beers, and much more. We will be tasting some very strong beers, so make appropriate transportation accommodations!
Abil Bradshaw is a professional beer appreciator. She has worked at Seattle's Pike Brewing Company since 1996 at a variety of jobs and is currently the tour-guide, hosting beer tastings and seminars by appointment only. In 2007 Abil completed her Masters in Nutrition from Bastyr University, which gives her a unique perspective on beer's place in our dietary history. Her expertise and passion about beer are evident in her explanations of the history, character, and chemistry of this venerable beverage.
Classes are on a first come basis but you can drop by the store early on Sunday and secure your place on a list. Maximum class size is 15 and class will be one hour long.
BLACKBIRD SUGGESTS: BALLARD'S GARAGE NIGHT WITH CMRTYZ AT THE HAZEL WOOD!
Garage Night with Carlos and Ty of CMRTYZThe Hazel Wood in Ballard
8PMish - 1AMish
Each month 0ne of our favorite local watering holes, the Hazel Wood, hosts a garage rock party featuring Blackbird pals, CMRTYZ, on the turntables. Since November, every last Tuesday of the month has seen a raucous night of drinking and dancing take place. Tomorrow is the last Garage Night of 2009, and it's sure to be a memorable one (or not, depending on how much fun you want to have). If you're going to be in Ballard, be sure to pencil this one in.
To check out CMRTYZ's latest hand screened and shredded pieces, check out their section on BlackbirdBallard.com here. See you tomorrow night!
To check out CMRTYZ's latest hand screened and shredded pieces, check out their section on BlackbirdBallard.com here. See you tomorrow night!
WELCOME BACK, PORTER.
Blackbird is pleased to welcome back Japan's sought after Porter bags and accessories! These guys sold out quick this summer, and we expect them to do equally well this time around. Don't wait, gang. Grab yours before it's gone.
Porter - Smoky Overnighter BagDETAILS: Porter's "Smoky" series uses a unique Cordura Duck fabric, woven from a combination of organic cotton with Cordura nylon yarn. The result is an incredibly strong fabric which is resistant to abrasions and intended to age beautifully. This overnight bag has two large main zip-closure pockets; the front pocket has separate interior zip pocket and assorted interior small pockets and pen slots. The other zip closure pocket is perfectly suited for a laptop and has even more interior pockets within. Two exterior snap-closure pockets and two smaller ones on the sides. Adjustable shoulder strap with handles for easy briefcase-style carrying.
MEASURES: W45cm x H31.5cm x D16cm.
$530
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MEASURES: W45cm x H31.5cm x D16cm.
$530
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Porter - Smoky Backpack/ToteDETAILS: Porter's "Smoky" series uses a unique Cordura Duck fabric, woven from a combination of organic cotton and Cordura nylon yarn. The result is an incredibly strong fabric which is resistant to abrasions and intended to age beautifully. This bag is a versatile backpack/tote hybrid; adjustable cinches at the sides, one zipper at the side for easy internal access, strap which over the top opening with snap closure, two external snap-closure pockets, two internal velcro-closure pockets, padded shoulder straps, straps for option to carry as tote. MEASURES: W28cm x H45cm x D28cm.
$460
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Porter - Union Backpack MDETAILS: Versatile tote and backpack combo. Inspired by American gardening tool bags, this bag is a Porter iconic design. The perfect accessory for outdoors activities.
MEASURES: H53cm x W29cm x D29cm.
$260
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Porter - Tanker 2 Way BriefcaseDETAILS: The ultimate everyday bag, this model is Porter's most famous style. Made of nylon satin fabric with a bright rescue orange lining inspired by the MA-1 Military bomber jacket.
MEASURES: W41cm x H30cm x D7cm.
$452
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Porter - Tanker 3 Way BriefcaseDETAILS: Part of the Tanker series of everyday bags, this model converts can also be worn as a backpack. Made of nylon satin fabric with a bright rescue orange lining, inspired by the MA-1 Military bomber jacket.
MEASURES: W40cm x H29cm x D10cm
$412
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