Blackbird

I was a bit disappointed here. I was expecting a lot more variety and left thinking the selection was boring. I recomend people check the old standards downtown Kulman, Ian, and Nordstrom. more

I was up in town for work and drove around town and went into the store looking to pick up some new clothes. The store seemed VERY packed with too much crap in such a small store. I wanted to find something that was different, but I've seen most of this stuff already in CA. Worst part is, most of the stuff I saw and noticed were things in "plain Jane" shopping malls! They were having a huge sale and I bought 2 shirts on sale. I guess they were overbought so it's good to wait until their sales where you get everything at 50% off. more

Heard all this hoop ha about this store and coming from LA to visit a friend, I had to visit it and what a blow. Modern Amusement and Penguin??? I guess if you like great basic, then you'll love this store, for me, there was no great unique find that warants even coming again. Very bland. more

It's becoming more and more acceptable for men to be interested in grooming and looking good in clothing. Finally, women have a place to take their boyfriends/husbands to find jeans that don't have the saggy butt--a complaint by many women I've found concerning men's jeans. It is also a cool place because while you're there you'll notice other straight men browsing clothing. The stereotype is that only gay men know how to dress well and straight men need a lot of help so it is refreshing to see other straight men seeking out fashionable options. Gents: you'll need to get over the whole "this isn't manly" idea when visiting and possibly adjust your perception of what being a man truly is. I believe there is general discontent from certain females that men have gone too casual. My grandma thinks this is a disgrace as men in her day used to dress to impress. My experience with Blackbird has been from their Fremont location. Immediately this store gained popularity with male friends of mine because at that time there wasn't a true men's boutique that catered to young professional men with an urban twist (not just suits, but casual streetwear) I first met Suzy the mother of Nicole whom I later met and had a great discussion about brands and clothing. I purchased my first Coal hat there and was later invited to an exclusive sale (windows were covered with paper, a guest list, a bottle of water, and a survey) that was only available to past shoppers. It was at this sale that my Brown Sound jacket was on sale which I spied one of the first times I visited the boutique. I got it for a good deal and have been happy with it ever since. The staff is really helpful and they make you feel really comfortable while shopping. Plus, they know and love the brands they carry so they can tell you all the backstory behind each brand and if Nicole is there she'll tell you why she bought the brand and even a bit about the politics that went into it. For a guy who's the least bit interested in dressing well this is a great place to start. Fellas, there's more options out there than fleece and bad denim! more

My boyfriend is a huge fashion maven, and we’ve been to every men’s boutique in town except this one. When we first came here he died a little. He then cried at not being able to buy more than one item. It’s more reasonable than say Mario’s, and nicer than Nordstrom. Very unique and stylish items. more

Blackbird sports many a great thread (men's only - sorry ladies) within their new Ballard location and a few grooming products as well. When compared to other retailers that carry the same lines their prices are fair (ie : the stuff that's expensive at blackbird is expensive every where). A great place to go when you NEED to look hip and have the money to do so. Friendly staff too! more