Rob Sawyer

Now you can make a statement when you’re out...

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:32 -0700

Now you can make a statement when you’re out huntin’. You can find this Woolen Mills getup on the bay. Leave it to Daiki Suzuki to design such craziness.

It’s summer. And you don’t want aluminum ruining...

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:10:57 -0700

It’s summer. And you don’t want aluminum ruining your clean ass white shirts do you? No, you don’t. Maybe you’re a chemist and you already know this, but, deodorants that contain aluminum can inflict some serious yellow-colored blotches in the pit area when they’re mixed with only a few mLs of sweat.

I’m not trying to promote Malin+Goetz, but I’ve been using this eucalyptus odor-covering stick (also known as the poop stick, ‘round these parts) for some time. It was tested on koala bears, so you know it’s good. Just kidding, no koala bears were injured in the making of this deodorant. I tend to go undershirtless when I wear my whities and happily I’ve experienced no stains. I do have to reapply on really hot days, though.

If you’re a Complex reader (I flip through it just to see what the hipsters are wearing from time to time.), you’ll know that Jake Davis is pimpin’ another poop stick option. If Jake’s nose is anything like his aesthetic, the Dr Harris Arlington potion is probably not a bad choice for a summer scent. This stick most likely contains aluminum, the roll-on version does, so I wouldn’t suggest wearing it your whities.

Do you have any favorite aluminum-free deodorant brands?

What’s your favorite smell?

Do you like koala bears?

I know what you’re thinkin’. “Rob has given...

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:39:21 -0700

I know what you’re thinkin’. “Rob has given up. He’s no longer interested in filling the souls and brains of us fashion blog consumin’ types.” Well, let me tell you. I haven’t. I’ve just been slammed. Work has been busy and I’ve started working on a new web project with a friend that is consuming a great deal of my bloggin’ time at night. K and I have also been trying to avoid the heat with by staying in theaters and close to the water. Anyway, I thought I’d take a second to tell you about a great place to tube in Oregon.

This Saturday, we woke up early (grr..), slapped on some sunscreen, mixed up some gin & juice and headed out to Carver, Oregon. It took about 40 minutes to get there from Portland and it’s best if you take two cars. One person parks at the end of the tubing run and another at the starting point. If you’re new to tubing, there’s not much you need to know. Just bring a hat, maybe some paddles and get yourself a tube with a cooler. Oh yeah, and if you can’t swim, you might wanna bring a life jacket. You probably knew that, though. As far as the tubes go, we went with some friends and we all had River Run IIs. They didn’t let us down. We even tied them together and floated as a group most of the trip.

I’m from the South where the rivers are gross and so I was delighted to see that the Clackamas river was clean. I didn’t see the first poop log. Once we plopped ourselves in the water, we were floating for the next 4 hours. It’s an all day thing, so set aside the time. You’ll probably at least need an hour of floating in circles to sober up, too.

photo credit: Compound Gallery Last night I attended...

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:44:00 -0700

photo credit: Compound Gallery

Last night I attended Portland’s once-a-month extravaganza in the streets. Around these parts they call it First Thursday. It involved a bunch of artwork in the streets and free beer and wine across an array of galleries. The kids were bustin’ out their freshest denim and pimps were rockin’ they freshest stunna shades.

One of the galleries that I popped my head in to was Compound. This place is like the Louvre of Nikes and they have a selection of toys that’ll get your inner child all giddy. K never makes impulse buys, but last night she insisted on getting a keychain. It wasn’t just any keychain, though. According to her, the toy coffee cup that she purchased resembles those seen in NYC, and more specifically Law & Order—she’s quite the fan.

The intoxicating array of colors from the sneaker wall wasn’t jiving with my Old Weller 107 bourbon, so I decided to make my way over to a glass cabinet that looked like it was holding Wayfarers. I figured at least I could throw on some shades to block the blinding Nike rays. After tripping and spilling a couple people’s drinks, I made it over and realized that the shades were actually from a Portland-based brand called Shwood. Quickly, I noticed that these were unique. They were all made of wood. Which I think, is pretty cool.

Today while outside chillin’ in the sun rays, a friend who was also outside enjoying the weather mentioned, out of the blue, that the brand Shwood has partnered (or vice-versa) with Compound and they’re makin’ a limited edition frame. It’s debuting tomorrow (August 7th, 2010) and it’s the first frame that Shwood has ever made that contains two different types of wood. I’m not usually attracted to many collabos, but I’m a sucka for classic design and I love the smell and feel of wood. I look forward to seeing what other models they make. If they really wanna make me happy, they’ll make me a pair that resemble those Oakley bug-eyed cyberpunk joints. I never did get a pair of those.

I’m curious to know how these break in over time. Does the wood get smooth? I’m sure the color changes, but how much? If you have answers, please tell me. If you have pictures, submit them.

When I visit Winn Perry, I not only try to drop as much dough as...

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:42:33 -0700

When I visit Winn Perry, I not only try to drop as much dough as I possibly can on quality garb; I also take notes on what’s being stocked. Jordan at Winn Perry has the best eye for menswear in Portland—no doubt. The other day while browsin’ the store, I noticed a new brand in the Perry lineup. The Hentsch Man shirts were basically staring at me and sayin’, “I’m a fine lookin’ quality trim shirt. Why don’t you try me on, or hell, take me home, Rob?” Well, the temptation, the voices in my head, my empty wallet and many things were happenin’ during that moment. I’m not sure how, but I kept my sang froid.

Not to frighten the delicate Hentsch Man garments, I crept slowly towards them and observed the attention to detail and hand of their material. What I saw and felt was good. I decided to keep the wallet closed, and headed home to do a little more research on the brand.

The Hentsch Man is London-based and they started from the realization that the menswear market needed another brand that produced basic staples e.g. a white button down shirt. So the childhood team of friends-cum-partners, Alexia Hentsch and Max von Hurter, put on their marketing caps and picked up their 96 pack of crayons and got to work. After what I’m sure were a few long months of tweaking and hair pulling, the team finally came up with a white shirt that they liked. And today they’re stocking a full kit that’s selling at Opening Ceremony. Hoorah!

Hentsch Man by robksawyer on Polyvore.com

I believe the following coat was inspired by the movie Fantastic Mr. Fox.

There are more Moras up on eBay. You’re a lucky soul if...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:41:38 -0700

There are more Moras up on eBay. You’re a lucky soul if you’re a size 13D, 12E, 14EEE or 9 1/2 E.

As a followup to this post, I’d like to let you know that...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:51:58 -0700

Timex Oversized Camper

Timex Oversized Camper

As a followup to this post, I’d like to let you know that the new oversized Timex Camper is available at Nordstroms now.

*Sorry for the crappy iPhone photos.

I know I’ve been away from the blog for a while, but...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:44:50 -0700

I know I’ve been away from the blog for a while, but I’ve been cruisin’ in my new blacked out Lambo and chasing the latest blacked out watches on the market. While I’m refueling that beast of a ride (It takes like seventy to fill it up.), I’ll tell you about my findings.

I can’t take all the cred. GQ (August 2010) hooked me up on what I later found out was a Timex Easy Reader. There wasn’t a model number listed in the article, so I had to speed over to the Timex Facebook page and post a couple questions. And to make a long story short, I eventually parked at Nordstroms in downtown Portland, OR.

I’m not hatin’ on the homies that have gotten high on White-Out™ and whited out their rides, and wrists, but I’m a big fan of all black. Mostly because I have too much white on my butt already. And the price point ($60) on the Timex (I got no money after that car payment. You know what I mean?) also made this watch stand out. The closer I got to the watch the more I liked it. The size is nice and the styling is simple. Check and check. Oh and BTW, I nabbed/stole the entire selection that Nordstroms had, so now you’ll have to buy ‘em directly from ya’ boy. Those are the perks of having a car with 125 on the dash. It’s just another day in life of the god damn boss.

Root, root, root for a good deal. These Holloway varsity jackets...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:41:00 -0700

Root, root, root for a good deal. These Holloway varsity jackets can be picked up for under $20 on here, here, and here. It’s not the fake stuff either, these jackets feature a wool body and leather sleeves.

Note: There’s only an XL left in the gray version.

I’m selling a Summer jacket that contains a hand sewn blue...

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:18:56 -0700

I’m selling a Summer jacket that contains a hand sewn blue and white gingham interior. You can find it on eBay.

The Saks sale just got better.

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:18:00 -0700

The Saks sale just got better. :

Items have been marked down from 60% - 80% off. Theory shirts for $50 and 100% silk 2.5” wide knit ties for around $20. And much more.

Note: This sale only applies to the location in downtown Portland, OR.

Orvis U.S. Patent Collection F/W 2010

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:53:47 -0700

Orvis U.S. Patent Collection F/W 2010:

Like Lawrence, I wonder if there’s any focus on fit. If not, well, these pieces mean nothing to me. Dead to me.

I’ve already invested in a high-powered clothing tunnel (like the one on How Do I Look?, but better) that connects my daddy’s closet to my tailor. So as long as my dad stays retired and mopes around in his boxers all day, he’ll never notice I’m sucking the heritage out.

I’m gonna keep this short and sweet. If you’re in...

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:48:27 -0700

I’m gonna keep this short and sweet. If you’re in Portland and buying solid quality items is your steez, then you gotta check out Winn Perry.

Wrap yer noggin'

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:43:25 -0700

It’s heating up out there and sometimes you just don’t feel like wearing your granny’s beach hat. What’s a man to do? Well, I’d like to point you to a couple other options: the doo rag and the bandana. These items won’t neccesarily keep the sun from roasting your brain cells, but they will keep sweat out of your eyes (It stings, right?). I couldn’t let you go without showing you how to wear these, so pay close attention to the following styles.

The Juvenile informal look: just plop a rag on top.

The Juvenile formal look: double camo on neck and forehead.

The Wayne-double-layer small wrap: ingredients include one bandana and one sweat band.

The Mannie Fresh guaranteed* fresh small wrap.

*Mannie Fresh in no way guarantees the freshness of your bandana this Summer.

The Birdman a.k.a Baby head wrap: best for baldies (Wrap it like a diaper.).

Now get out there and be a stunna.

Always, always, wear solid colored tall tees. And you gotta keep...

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:14:56 -0700

Always, always, wear solid colored tall tees. And you gotta keep a couple chains hangin’ round yer neck. The bologna sandwich must be kept fresh in a Ziploc bag in the side pocket of yer baggy jeans. Stay thuggin’.

EXT: BIRDMAN approaches DIEGO on the sidelines after his team...

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:08:21 -0700

EXT: BIRDMAN approaches DIEGO on the sidelines after his team lost their World Cup game.

BIRDMAN: Diego, cheer up brotha. You still got yer bling.

DIEGO: Si.

BIRDMAN: This’ll cheer you up.

These classy vintage Converse Skidgrips can be yours. You just...

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:38:00 -0700

These classy vintage Converse Skidgrips can be yours. You just have to make a wish and throw a couple pennies at the bay.

The ad mentions that these were worn by Richard Dreyfuss in Jaws. Well, I skimmed it with Netflix’s instant play and I didn’t see ‘em—not in white anyway. I did run across some cool outfits though. You can see my catch below.

From the feed: How Randolph Engineering's shades are made.

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:06:00 -0700

From the feed: How Randolph Engineering's shades are made.:

via ValetMag

I haven’t had the pleasure of taking these for a spin,...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:50:06 -0700

I haven’t had the pleasure of taking these for a spin, yet. But I’m thinking this might be the go to sneaker for those peeps who can’t afford the similarly styled Achilles from Common Projects, but want a basic white leather sneaker.

I ran across these last week and after doing the conversion, I came up with a price at around $191. Yeah, this is still well under the Achilles cost, but it’s still probably a bit out of the non-sneaker-freak’s budget. Hold your head up US-based non-sneaker-freak, I just found out that you get a discount for not being the EU/UK. So after the discount they come in at around $118. (via SWT) I’m not sure how this discount is applied, so if you have ordered these, please let me know.

Erik, I know you’re reading this. Before my millions of followers buy you out, can you save me a size 44?

Is anyone else anxious for the launch of this watch? It’s...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:12:00 -0700

Is anyone else anxious for the launch of this watch? It’s supposed to launch in July, I do believe.