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Blackbird x Alden Summer Oxford “Reverse Tobacco Chamois”

August 1, 2011Style1 comment98 Views
The ongoing Blackbird and Alden footwear series has presented a constant stream of footwear standouts. The latest is based on the Summer Oxford with a slight two-tone tonal contrast brought on by the differing textures brought on by the two sides of the rich brown chamois...

Blackbird The Field House Trusty Workshop Apron II

January 15, 2011Style2 comments50 Views
The one glaring inconsistency between all the trends in heritage and workwear has been to a degree its inauthenticity. Many are donning work boots and rugged workwear as they forgo the true purpose of garment's original design. That's fine since after all it's fashion, but...

Blackbird x Quoddy “Black Coffee in Bed” Set

December 17, 2010Style4 comments32 Views
With an extensive resume of working and supporting American labels, Blackbird's latest project involves Quoddy on a custom boot just in time for the holiday season. The black nubuck leather features a special tar-like wax which creates a robust finish with a further blacked...

Blackbird x Alden Tugger Work Boot “Medium Brown”

October 12, 2010Style11 comments101 Views
The ongoing Blackbird and Alden collaborative capsule continues with a new rendition of the popular plaintoe Tugger Work Boat. Having enjoyed several iterations, a medium brown colored calfskin boot is the latest to join the extensive Blackbird x Alden family. Together with...

Blackbird x Alden Tugger Work Boot “Earth Reverse”

September 10, 2010Style8 comments45 Views
Blackbird and Alden originally came together on a smooth leather interpretation of the Tugger Work Boot originally released at the tail end of last year. An update has been released with an "Earth Reverse" colorway featuring a reversed calf leather material. However the same...

Blackbird Field House Workshop Apron

June 15, 2010Style20 comments27 Views
Ballard is the off-season home to Alaska's fish and crab boat fleets, where boats are maintained and repaired just blocks from the Blackbird store. This makes its neighborhood full of colorful salty dog types smoking pipes, drinking beers and telling of their adventure at...

Alden for BLACKBIRD Reversed Chamois Ranger Moc

June 11, 2010Style7 comments21 Views
The consistent stream of Alden and BLACKBIRD partnered releases continue with this latest Reversed Chamois Ranger Moc. Inspired by a shoe with origins dating back a hundred years, the moccasin-style shoe was re-done by Alden in the 50's as they introduced a new welted...

Alden for BLACKBIRD: Charles Leo Gebhardt IV Unlined Buck

May 5, 2010Uncategorized2 comments8 Views
With the weather getting significantly better, there is no finer addition to a distinguished gent’s wardrobe than the addition of a perfectly formed white buck. The casual styling of the unlined design by Blackbird make their collaboration with New England’s prestigious...

Blackbird x Alden Frank Osgood Series Saddle Shoes

March 11, 2010Uncategorized6 comments71 Views
Over the last few months, we've seen a series of conceptually rich co-branded releases from Seattle's Blackbird and New England-based shoe-makers Alden. Through the past releases, the models have looked to iconic portions of Seattle's past as the basis to various footwear...

Blackbird x Alden Foss Tugger Work Boot

December 12, 2009Uncategorized2 comments82 Views
Blackbird and one of America's perennial footwear favorites Alden collaborate on one of this year's best work boot interpretation, the Foss Tugger Work Boot. The boot's inspiration finds itself in Blackbird's local history and the Foss tugboats. As a child, Blackbird owner...

Blackbird x Alden Short Wingtip Blucher

November 7, 2009Uncategorized11 comments517 Views
One of Seattle's best-stocked retailers, Blackbird teams up with fellow American shoe-makers Alden for a bespoke Short Wingtip Blucher. The shoe's highlights include a Goodyear welt sole with a 100% calf leather construction in a dark burgundy. The shoes also include custom...

Blackbird’s Field House Store Seattle

November 5, 2009Uncategorized9 comments104 Views
‘The Field House’ will be the name of the second Blackbird general store in Seattle’s Ballard area. The interior accommodates a host of wooden furniture which provides the store with a homely, interactive feel. The Field House will carry a wide range of goods including...