Grand Opening
September 1974
BB Featured in the Seattle Times
March 1975
BB Intros Von Furstenberg to the NW
April 1975
Giorgio Armani Introduced At BB
March 1976
Infamous Poker Window Display
April 1976
Butch in Florence
July 1977
BB Intros Donna Karan to the NW
February 1978
BB Debuts "Colours" Private label
May 1979
First Public Sale At BB
September 1979
Designer's Collective Soiree
March 1980
BB Opens Women's Department
August 1981
BB intros Genny by Versace, Byblos, and Complice to the NW
February 1983
10th Anniversary Year, 10 Months of Events
January 1984
BB Hosts Benefit Auction for the Arthritis Foundation
May 1984
Harpers Bazaar features BB in Top Ten US Specialty Stores
May 1985
Mayor Royer honors BB as "Outstanding Small Business"
May 1986
BB Expands and introduces Shoe department
July 1986
BB Golf Tournament raises $33K for Hope Heart
May 1988
"Every Man Should . . ."
January 1989
BB intros C.P. Company & Cividini to the NW
April 1995
BB Intros Agnona & Stone Island to the NW
November 1995
BB Annual Golf Tournament
May 1995
BB Intros Romeo Gigli to the NW
September 1996
BB Intros Brioni and Alan Scott to the NW
March 1997
BB Intros Armani Collezioni and Neil Barrett Custom
September 1997
Store Rennovation Completed
September 1998
University Village Branch recognized for Top Sales
May 2001
Dinner at Butch Blum Event
June 2001
BB Makes Fashion History with Giorgio Armani Black Label
August 2001
BB Featured in the "Best Places Seattle" Travel book
May 2002
30th Anniversary Benefit
September 2004
BB named in M Magazine's Top 25 most exciting men's stores
December 2005
Butch Blum makes Esquire magazine's A List
April 2006
BB Intros Moschino
July 2007
Cividini Event
April 2008
BB Intros Alberta Ferretti to the NW
June 2008
BB Magazine Launch
September 2008
BB intros Blumarine and Blugirl to the NW
September 2009
Martin Margiela Collection Returns to the store
February 2011
Ladies Night Out 2011
December 2011
Savvy shoppers know that Butch Blum, in the heart of Downtown Seattle, was the first to bring European designer fashion to the Northwest. Exclusive products, complimentary local delivery, alterations, gift wrap, plus its unique flare, make Butch Blum the best place to dress better than you have to.
Here you will find that which is nowhere else in Seattle. Butch Blum is repeatedly cited in national and international publications as having one of the finest, most discerning mixes of quality designer merchandise in the world. Butch Blum is a must shop for fashionistas traveling and living in the Northwest.
Visit us 10am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday and Noon to 5pm on Sunday.
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