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Blackbird x Alden Summer Oxford “Reverse Tobacco Chamois”
August 1, 2011
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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, 2011
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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, 2010
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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, 2010
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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, 2010
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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, 2010
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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, 2010
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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, 2010
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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, 2010
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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, 2009
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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, 2009
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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, 2009
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‘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...
