New For Fall: Ivan Grundahl

ivan In the last decade, Ivan Grundahl has not only maintained his reputation in Danish fashion, but also internationally, and his influence continues to broaden with every collection. Ivan Grundahl's designs exude a cool, avant-garde and international influence. In his urban outfits, the designer fuses asymmetrical lines, uneven silhouettes, and the clean-cut architectural shapes of Scandinavia. They are sculpted with generous lines and frivolous ruffles showcasing balance, harmony, and freedom of movement. He is unequalled in his cuts and choice of fabrics, with a mix of knits and leather which is superb.

Blanc's 20% Off All Denim Sale!

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Find your perfect new denim for fall at Blanc this weekend and save 20% off ALL denim in stock! Sale starts Thursday, September 4 and ends Sunday, September 7 Choose from AG, Habitual, Item, Genetic, Kill City, Paper Denim & Cloth, and Strom See you there!

You Are Invited: The Last Cocktail Hurrah of the Summer

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Friday, August 29 – 6:00pm to 8:30pm – Blanc will be hosting the last cocktail hurrah of the summer! We have a delicious new set of drinks. Friday’s menu includes the Blanc, which includes celery-infused Tequila, fresh lime juice, elderflower and lillet blanc – the Martinez, which includes gin, carpano antica and cointreau – the Black Manhattan, which includes whiskey, bonal gentiane quina, and averna - the Puebla, which includes tequila, hand picked and hand squeezed prickly pear juice, ancho chile liqueur, fresh lime juice, and elderflower. All served in a chilled cocktail glass on the spot - just for you!

You can also visit the Picnic in Park across the street, which has food, live music and plenty of fun. Why not start the holiday weekend off right with some fun in San Anselmo!

Cocktails and Fine Dining

booze_and_food Friday, August 22 – 5:30pm to 8pm – Blanc will be hosting another fun cocktail event with a brand new menu of delicious cocktails! You can enjoy a delicious drink at the end of a long week and browse our wonderful new fall arrivals. Friday’s menu includes a classic Caipirinha, which is a cocktail from Brazil that includes fresh lime wedges and cachaça – a Casablanca, which includes fresh lime juice, gin, and champagne - a Tarragon With the Wind, which includes gin, fresh lime juice and homemade tarragon syrup – and a Vieux Carré, which includes whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and benedictine. Delicious!

Saturday, August 23 - from 5pm to 8pm – Dinner Under The Stars will take place in Imagination Park - Local restaurants will provide their signature dishes, there will be an open bar provided by Bartenders Unlimited, live entertainment sponsored by Van Acker Constructions, and premium wines by Rutz Cellars. Could you ask for a better weekend?

New Arrivals for Fall: Hazel Brown

hazelbrown_blog A successful painter for over ten years, Hazel Brown designer Ali Blankely found her move into fashion to be a very organic transition. With no education or background in fashion, or even the ability to really sew, Blankley took her raw designs and began Hazel Brown. Since then, Blankley's clothes, which she describes as "poverty chic for the creative professional", have landed her coveted spots in two prestigious indie fashion shows, Gen Art - Fresh Faces in Fashion 2005 and The New Garde 2007.

Blankley designs and manufactures her vintage-inspired women's line by hand, with the help of a small staff, in her studio. Hazel Brown is for Blankley as much about the final products as it is about the construction processes. Her fabrics are of the highest quality and are manipulated by special techniques to give them an aged look. The result is lightweight, flowing pieces with simple, comfortable silhouettes.

“I’m not a fashion person. I’m more inspired by history books.” - Hazel Brown designer, Ali Blankley

You Are Invited to A Cocktail Birthday Bash!

bacall-beverage We’re having another crazy fun cocktail night at Blanc – tomorrow evening. This time, we’re celebrating Nancy and Ouida’s birthday! We will have a brand new menu of delicious botanical cocktails prepared on the spot by a top-notch Marin-based bartender. The menu includes a South Side - a prohibition-era cocktail with gin, fresh lime juice, and fresh mint – a Death In The Afternoon – a cocktail created by Ernest Hemingway that includes absinthe and champagne – a Smoked Rose with smoked rosemary, bourbon and green chartreuse – and Strawberry-Gravenstein Mojito with rum, fresh lime juice, and homemade strawberry-gravenstein syrup. These cocktails are delicious and you are missing out if you don’t swing by Blanc tomorrow tonight!

Friday, August 15th from 5:00 to 8:00pm

Trunk Show: Susan Cummings

unnamed-31 “The less we mess with a perfect thing, the better we feel.” Susan Cummings’ jewelry experiments with roughened torn edges, silken matte finishes, gypsy set stones, asymmetry – all perfect design elements. “Stones, metal, and people – we’re all in sync. We ARE those elements. We are not machined. My jewelry doesn’t have to be explained to customers because it is a part of who we are; it just makes sense.” Stop by Blanc next week to experience this amazing new jewelry collection! Wednesday, August 13th from 2:00 to 6:00pm

New Fall Arrivals: Gary Graham

gary_graham Graham is attracted to opposites or contrasts, discovering the particular beauty in dichotomies such as light and dark or rustic and refined. This approach is reflected in his trademark fitted jackets, fluid dresses, blouses and slouchy knits—all rendered in the rich palette and varied textures, achieved through the meticulous washing and dying processes, that are identified with the Gary Graham name. Inspirations for past collections have included fresh reinterpretations of Dust Bowl-era portraits, the gritty opulence of the Romani (gypsy culture), and antique engravings of botanical specimens. Luxe materials such as silk georgette, wool jersey and duchesse satin are constructed using handmade techniques to glide onto the body as comfortably as a T-shirt. Each garment is designed to be worn either individually or combined and layered interchangeably to create multiple wardrobe options and color combinations.