Blackbird Blog: 06.07

SECOND ROUND OF MARKDOWNS

THE SALE just got bigger. We've added lots of new items to the mix and taken additional markdowns on our designer collections. Here are a few highlights.

Julian Red Hoboken, Nikki Sixx, Lady Eve, and No Wash Organic
Steven Alan shorts
Jack Spade summer totes
Acne Jeans suits

ALKSNDLIA

Established in 2005, Alksndlia is a hybrid creation by an environmental designer and an artist who's concept is "reincarnation by appreciating the rustic." You can certainly see this idea carried through the whole line, including vintage silver and onyx rings, and a necklace that uses vintage coil parts to create a unique look. Alksndlia is only carried in very, very select stores across the world, such as Barney's in New York and Loveless in Aoyama, Tokyo, and of course Blackbird in Ballard!

These pieces are available for sale ONLINE ONLY until late July.

Flash - size 9.5 [$274]

Octagon - size 9.5 [$288]

Black Diamond - size 9 [$238]

Black Rose - size 9.5 [$238]

Line - size 9 [$190]

Super Long Necklace [$392]

VINTAGE CASIO

These WERE sitting in a warehouse somewhere in Japan, but once again Blackbird has unearthed some deadstock treasures for you.

From left to right:

DB-310 Databank Telemo [$100]
DB-360 Multilingual Databank [$75]
A-168 Illuminator [$65]
DBC-1500 Databank [$125]

SURFACE TO AIR ACCESSORIES

Surface to Air New York's latest "classics series" accessories collection, designed by Daniel Jackson (born right here in Washington) just arrived at Blackbird. All pendants are stainless steel with silver link chain. The rings come in brushed and polished varities of aluminum.

Left: Medal of Valor Star [$128]

Right: Logo with Skull Composite [$176]

Left: Large Dagger [$100]
Right: Double Swords [$128]

Left: Double Keys [$152]
Right: Empty Shield [$175]

Left: Small Gun Logo [$118]
Right: Inverted Cross with Skull [$152]

Left: Cockfighter [$121]
Right: Cockfighter with Skull [$176]

Left: Outside Keyhole [$140]
Right: Inside Keyhole [$152]

Left: Large Single Sword [$140]
Right: Polished Aluminum 2-Finger B [$82] + Brushed Aluminum 2-Finger B [$55]

Left: Brushed Aluminum Gun Ring [$55] + Polished Aluminum Gun Ring [$82]

Right: Polished Aluminum 3-Finger A [$82] + Brushed Aluminum 3-Finger A [$55]

Left: Polished Aluminum 3-Finger B [$82] + Brushed Alumium 3-Finger B [$55]

Right: Brushed Aluminum 3-Finger C [$55] + Polished Aluminum 3-Finger C [$82]

COMMON PROJECTS ACHILLES HIGH... NOW ON SALE

Get your kicks...

Common Projects Achilles Leather/Suede Hightop in Grey and White
[$212.99, were $275]

RON DOTSON BONE PINS

These amazing silver pins from Ron Dotson have now joined many others in THE SALE. Both have very fine, intricate detailing and are a great way to add a little something extra to an outfit.

Large (was $242, now $187.99)

Small (was $187, now $144.99)

BLACKBIRD IS ONE OF THE GQ 100

GQ Magazine's 100 Best Men's Stores in America for 2007, that is.

It's our second year on the prestigious list, and Blackbird is proud to represent progressive men's fashion in Seattle along with the other stores from our area on the list: Ian, GOODS, and Kuhlman.

DANCE PARTY

Pictures from last Sunday's KEXP 2nd Annual Kid's Dance Party sponsored by Blackbird. In addition to there not being a frown to be seen, two lucky dads walked away with Jack Spade dad bags courtesy of Blackbird.

Photos by Allie Bishop

DEADSTOCK VINTAGE SUNGLASSES

SAFILO You may recognize Safilo as the brand behind Marc by Marc Jacobs as well as Gucci's eyewear collections.

Safilo 461-607 [$144]

CARRERA Carrera was created in 1953 in Austria and named after the legendary Mexican motor race "Carrera Panamericana.” In the 1980s, Carrera collaborated with aircraft manufacturer Boeing to present the Boeing Collection, characterised by enormously durable materials, powerful design and perfect processing.

Boeing Collection By Carrera GLB-SIL-GRD [$228]

Boeing Collection By Carrera GLB-SIL-SOL [$228]

Ferrari by Carrera F18-586 [$179]

PORSCHE The Porsche Design products were developed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the progenitor for the legendary Porsche 911 under the clear and stringent guideline that form has to follow function and not vice versa.

Porsche 5623 [$358]

This particular pair also come with a spare set of darker lenses .

Porsche 5627 [$285]

Porsche Design 5622 (folding!) [$285]

SURFACE TO AIR MEN PARIS S/S 2007

SURFACE TO AIR is one of the few organizations in the world which can legitimately claim to be a true multi-discipline art collective, with offices in New York, Paris, Stockholm, and Sao Paulo. You've seen the jewelery, t-shirts, and accessories from the New York branch, and just a few weeks ago we dropped the amazing line of shoes from this season. Now Blackbird is pleased to bring you the latest from SURFACE TO AIR MEN PARIS, S2A's menswear brand established in 2004 in collaboration with Nicolas Andreas Taralis. Enjoy the pictures, and your weekend.

Black Coated Cotton Slim Jeans [$165]

In addition to awesome fit and coated cotton material that you
really have to see in person, there are some really great details on
the jeans such as the triple asymetrical belt loops and front buttons.