Men's Fashion Advice

Summary

Throwing Fits Podcast – Men’s Fashion Advice (February 20, 2026)

Episode Overview

This episode of Throwing Fits finds hosts Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris riffing on the perennial joys and minor anxieties of men’s fashion as seasons transition. Against a backdrop of banter and fit checks, they offer their candid thoughts on blending style with self-awareness, the fleeting nature of favorite trends (like big puffers), and the social etiquette of dressing well—while also touching on NYC scene gossip and the subtle art of switching up your seasonal look. True to their reputation, the conversation is lively, self-deprecating, and loaded with both humor and genuine sartorial insight.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fit Checks and Seasonal Style Habits

• [02:06] Lawrence’s Fit: YMC Grenson boots, Shiro socks, 3Sixteen Throne Fits big jeans, Todd Snyder belt, Our Legacy Workshop tee, Orley cardigan polo, Small Talk Studio hat, Thistles sunglasses, Skims underwear.

  • [02:29] “What was the three eyes? Innovate, Excavate, Future-ate…?” — James
  • The hosts gently tease each other about recycling brands and accessories, pondering the right balance between consistency and self-parody.

• [03:22] James’ Fit: Our Legacy Side Quest boots (noting their extreme grip in wet weather), Second Layer jeans with water splatter, Beams Boy socks (“Every boy needs a paradise socks” — Lawrence [04:13]), Beach Brains thermal (“Looking like Lane Price’s dead ass face” — James [04:29]), Anselm knit, OL Avenue puffer.

  • Discussion about the unusual feeling of wearing two items from the same purchase, and the perils of being “head-to-toe” in a single brand.

• Brand Mixing Anxiety:
  [05:36] Lawrence: “How often or do you ever feel weird if you’re wearing two pieces from the same brand for the show…?”
  James: “It happens every day... I’ll try not to do like, the same brand head to toe.”

• Carhartt Anxiety:
  Lawrence describes being self-conscious about going full Carhartt, while James jests that full Orley is a vibe no one’s ever seen labor in:
  [06:12] “I’ve never lifted a finger in my entire life. Never will.” — Lawrence

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2. End of Puffer Season & ‘Big Outerwear’ Melancholy

• [08:35] James: “Even though we’re in like, I can smell the end of puffer season... puffer boot season in the air.”

  • The hosts bemoan the coming end of heavy outerwear season, with Lawrence quoting the old refrain:
    • [08:57] “You don’t know what you got till it’s gone.” — Lawrence

• Both express a mix of relief and longing as they anticipate storing away their beloved jackets and puffers for spring (“See you in storage” — Lawrence [10:43]).

  • “Are we gonna talk about prerequisite rip to big jackets and big puffers?” — James [10:43]

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3. Transitioning to Spring/Summer Fits & Packing Anxiety

• [10:48] As both hosts prepare for warm-weather getaways, the subject of packing for spring comes up.

• [11:02] Lawrence suggests discussing “packing and thinking about spring fits,” but James is dismissive:

  • “I don’t think it’s that serious.” — James

• New Season Maneuvers:

  • Lawrence considers “style swerves,” specifically “a lot of Lacoste polos.” [11:18]
  • James sticks to his guns: “Bro, I’m fucking joking. In the jollies. No.” [11:09]

• Transition outfit ideas: Jellies, jorts, flip-flops, and more—leaning into comfort, personal quirks, and “slutty summer fits.” [10:15]

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4. Product Naming and Brand Hype

• [09:10] Lawrence muses on the increasing creativity of product names, particularly from Our Legacy:
  • “Paying really close attention to product names... now thinking that OL is gonna come with heaters in terms of just naming products...”
  • But concludes that recent releases have “nothing that jumped out at me that I’m here to report.” [09:37]
• The hosts appreciate the cheekiness of certain names (“Puffer is kind of like cheeky. Ginza is clearly... shoewear’s tasteful show and toad the season.” — James [09:44])

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5. NYC Scene Report: Vita Coffee & Celebrity Sightings

• [11:40] “Vita Coffee, yo. The coffee shop, it’s kind of—the shop is hot right now.” — Lawrence
  • James hints at recent boldface sightings: “A certain adult actress.”
  • After a bit of playful secrecy, Lawrence confirms: “I would say she’s an actual actress now.” [12:17]
  • The conversation dances around what to call such celebrities: “Adult actress,” “corn star” (to avoid censorship on social media), and pushes back on terms like “smut flicker.” [12:48]
  • [12:52] “Did not get censored by the algo. Come on, bro.” — James, on TikTok slang workarounds

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lawrence, on podcast fashion anxiety:
  “I was actually thinking about this today when I was getting dressed. How often or do you ever feel weird if you’re wearing two pieces from the same brand for the show…?” [05:36]

• James, on over-committing:
  “I'll try not to do like, the same brand head to toe.” [05:55]

• James, on spring style:
  “Even though I’m getting ready, everyone’s ready for, you know, temperatures, Mercury to go up. Slutty summer fits. I’m also like, man, I’m gonna miss, I’m gonna miss heavy outdoor season.” [10:15]

• Lawrence, on seasonal regret:
  “You don’t know what you got till it’s gone. They exactly miss. And put up a parking lot getting swaddled in the puffer.” [08:57]

• On product naming hype:
  “Paying really close attention to product names... now thinking that OL is gonna come with heaters in terms of just naming products...” — Lawrence [09:10]

• NYC scene spice:
  “A certain adult actress.” — James [11:50]
  “Porn stars at the coffee shop.” — Lawrence [12:33]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Fit Checks Begin: [02:06]
• Brand & Outfit Anxiety Chat: [05:36]
• End of Puffer Season Reflections: [08:35]
• Spring Packing & Style Swerves: [10:48]
• Our Legacy Product Naming: [09:10]
• NYC Coffee Shop Sightings: [11:40]
• “Corn Star” Terminology Bit: [12:48]

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Tone & Style Overview

The episode is classic Throwing Fits: irreverent, self-aware, and full of dry humor and industry-insider references. The duo’s chemistry shines as they poke fun at themselves and each other, while also demonstrating real affection and authority on all things fashion. Their language is casual, peppered with running inside jokes (“jellies and jorts,” “slutty summer fits”), and they regularly mock the preciousness of the industry even as they participate in it.

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Conclusion

If you’re interested in navigating the liminal space between rugged outerwear and springtime polo shirts, navigating the etiquette of ‘fit repetition,’ or just want a laugh with unfiltered commentary on men’s fashion and urban living, this is an essential listen. Lawrence and James remain adept at balancing informed takes with playful irreverence, making for a compelling and relatable window into the fashion zeitgeist—even for those who don’t obsess over every detail of their own wardrobe.

Transcript

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[Lawrence Schlossman]

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[James Harris]

GQ's new boss, Brendan Babinzine is out at J. Crew and is throwing fits to blame for everything.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yes, full stop.

[James Harris]

I'd argue no. Let's get into a fit check.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay. I am wearing YMC Grenson boots.

[James Harris]

The YMC boots. Never done that before. You ever done that one?

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I don't know why I'm reinforcing your negative behavior by actually legitimately chuckling at that. But we're always about we're always innovating on the show. What is it?

[James Harris]

What was the three eyes Innovate Excavate Future eight What?

[Lawrence Schlossman]

That's not three eyes. Anyway Iterate.

[James Harris]

Yeah, whatever gives a hairs.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

The socks are Shiro the jeans are three 316 throne fits big jeans. Nice the the belt holding up those big jeans is Todd Snyder the oh

[James Harris]

that's A nice one. Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

This was.

[James Harris]

This is a. We're coming up the.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I know. The shank.

[James Harris]

Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

The turquoise. The imitation turquoise shank.

[James Harris]

Yeah. Not real stolen indigenous. Stolen valor. Careful.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I know. Every time. The tea is our legacy workshop. The cardigan polo number is orally. The hat is small talk studio. The sunglasses are thistles and the underwear are skims. What do you wear today?

[James Harris]

I got on. It's wet out there, bro. I got on the our legacy side quest boots and they're so grippy. It's so, so grippy when it's wet. Too grippy that they're splashing water up on the backs of my Second layer jeans. Okay, So I have like. I have like splatter on the back here, which I gotta brush off at some point. Oh.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Headphones down.

[James Harris]

An airpod.

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[Lawrence Schlossman]

It's funny you say that because when you walked in and you were, you know, getting situated, I happened. I happened to glance at your butt and there was giant wet stain on the black on one of the pockets. Yeah.

[James Harris]

Oh. Oh, that's cuz I was. I had an umbrella in my back pocket.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Was it raining when you got here?

[James Harris]

It was raining when I was out this morning. And then I brought the umbrella just in case and stuffed in my back pocket.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Better safe than sorry, folks.

[James Harris]

Yeah, always.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

So the jeans are second layer.

[James Harris]

The socks are Beam's boy.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah, right.

[James Harris]

The be. The socks are giving me like every nice boy needs a. Every boy needs a paradise socks.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

The. The bbs dude. The Beams boys.

[James Harris]

And what else? Oh, the T shirt or the. The thermal is Beach Brains.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah, Shout out. Beach Brains.

[James Harris]

New Zealand brand that you can pick up at Anson. Nice little gray thermal looking like Lane Price's dead ass face. Finally. Finally got to that episode.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I was going to say, are we finally moving past Lane Price? By the way, spoiler alert.

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[James Harris]

Sorry.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Thought we were doing no spoilers for Jagra.

[James Harris]

Wouldn't start.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Do you know the. The Mets pennant at Mildred? Rob like sourced that for. I forget whose birthday it was, but it's literally the exact pendant from Lane Price's office. The Met pennant.

[James Harris]

Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Which I guess was like a corner. I was just observing or eavesdropping when this gift exchange happened. And Rob was, you know, extolling the virtues of why was so special. Apparently was like not an official piece of merchandise. So he said he's been hunting for years for I guess the guy who is a Mets fan. But that just shows the attention to detail at the best barbershop for white

[James Harris]

people in New York City. Yeah. The knit is Anselm. Also purchased actually at the same time as Thermal at Anson. So that's weird. But that's not.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

It's one of the best shops. Yeah.

[James Harris]

But I'm saying I'm wearing, like, two purchases from two items in the same purchase.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Do you. So I was actually thinking about this today when I was getting dressed. How often or do you ever feel weird if you're wearing two pieces from the same brand for the show when we have to.

[James Harris]

Like.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

No, I like.

[James Harris]

I mean, I. It happens every day. Like, I'm wearing an Our legacy jacket. Boots. Yeah, it happens almost every day.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I mainly was trying to avoid.

[James Harris]

I'll try not to do like, the same brand head to toe.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Right, right. Absolutely. I was. It's from my perspective, this was like, I almost wore Carhartt pants with the car jacket, but I'm like, that's extra.

[James Harris]

That's extra embarrassing.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

As a podcast.

[James Harris]

That's less than. Like, that's less embarrassing being like, oh, I'm actually accidentally wearing orally. Head to toe, of course. Or ol. Head to toe. Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I've never lift a finger in my entire life. Never will.

[James Harris]

Yeah. Yeah. Which, by the way, this is still going strong.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah. I mean, you put. I mean, my situation.

[James Harris]

I think it was overruled. Eckhouse. I ran into the person that sold us this textile and he's like, yo, it's looking really good. I was like, yeah, over Christmas, I came in and hung it up. He's like, what was it before? Just sitting up. There's like, no. Lawrence put in two pinhead nails and it did not work.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Pinheads from a pinhead.

[James Harris]

Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay, to be clear, you two pins, you and you installed the clasps, and then I helped you.

[James Harris]

Yeah, That's.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Installed the. The background.

[James Harris]

Yes.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

You.

[James Harris]

You. You turned the balls.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Wait, can you not say who sold this sauce? Is it like David Lay? Okay. Because you Arcades, you said the guy who. Yeah. And formerly of. Wow. I'm blanking.

[James Harris]

Made a name.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Made a name. Yeah.

[James Harris]

Great friend of Eckhouse. I think he helped the casting, which we're going to talk about.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Oh, nice.

[James Harris]

Not the casting, but the show. And the casting lost. I'm gonna pull over and ask that man for directions.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Hi there.

[James Harris]

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[James Harris]

Okay. Anselm knit and then the puffer. Even though it's a slightly warm day out is OL Avenue. Puffer. Even though we're in like, I can smell the end of puffer season Puffin boot season in the air.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Sure.

[James Harris]

So it's like the doldrums of getting dressed. You're like, all right, puffer.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah.

[James Harris]

Boots again.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

You're over it.

[James Harris]

No. Part of me is like I'm going to miss.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Oh, you don't know what you got till it's gone. They exactly miss. And put up a parking lot getting

[James Harris]

swaddled in the puffer.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah.

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[James Harris]

Puffer. It's.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

No, no. I mean it's funny.

[James Harris]

No T shirt, knit, puffer boots, jeans. Like, yeah, there's something comforting about that.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I don't know since the. The puffer has the naming of the product something that we've been talking about with like now every new our legacy drop or like you know, there was. The new collection was debuted I think just the other day I'm like paying really close attention to product names which is something I don't normally do because I'm always like now thinking that OL is going to come with heaters in terms of just naming products, thinking about how good the product is itself. But. Oh, but there was nothing that jumped out of me that I'm here to report.

[James Harris]

Long story short, no Ginza sandal that.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

But that's. But Puffer is kind of like cheeky. Ginza is clearly.

[James Harris]

You show his tasteful show and toad the season.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Jellies for sure.

[James Harris]

Larry and the flippy flappies.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Larry and the. No flip. The flip flops. Like, I'm going to Miami, which we'll talk about. I'll bring some flip flops, but, like, no, I'll do jellies and socks. Jelly socks and jeans.

[James Harris]

Some real good jellies and jorts that I don't want to see.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Oh, jellies and shorts, dude. Double J D up,

[James Harris]

Peanut butter, jelly time.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Jellies, jorts and joking.

[James Harris]

Ew. But yeah, I was. I have a little trip coming up. And, you know, I'm like, I went to a few. I tried to go to Colbo to check out their spring collection. It wasn't out yet. And I'm just like, even though I'm getting ready, everyone's ready for, you know, temperatures, Mercury to go up. Sure. Slutty summer fits. I'm also like, man, I'm a miss. I'm gonna miss heavy outdoor season. I really am. Are we gonna talk about prerequisite rip to big jackets and big puffers?

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah. See. See you in storage.

[James Harris]

What are we gonna talk about now?

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I was gonna say maybe we should talk about since we're both going to, like, warm weather destinations starting at the end of this week for a little bit. A long weekend. Don't worry. Schedule, as. As always, it will be intact. I wonder if we should talk about, like, packing and thinking about spring fist, because I hadn't thought about.

[James Harris]

You know, I don't think it's that serious.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

No new maneuvers that you're going to try out when you're cruising?

[James Harris]

Bro, I'm fucking joking. In the jolies. No.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay. Well, that's not a new maneuver.

[James Harris]

Do you have new maneuvers in mind? Any big fits percolating in the big brain?

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Just style swerves. A lot of Lacoste polos.

[James Harris]

Cool. All right. The sunnies are thistles. Courtesy of Thistle Brown, the stylist at the eos. Lotta show. Everyone that got dressed got a prepared. Thank you, Thistle and blew it. I know. Vita Coffee, yo. The coffee shop, it's kind of the. The shop is hot right now.

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[Lawrence Schlossman]

It's really popular.

[James Harris]

Well, it's a little hole in the wall.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah.

[James Harris]

Seeing some boldface names in there recently.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Who have you seen in Vita?

[James Harris]

A certain adult actress.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Oh, God, give me more.

[James Harris]

Is that. Well, I don't want to, like, be like a star, like Intrusive of people's like, coffee routines. An adult actress.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay, what was your approach?

[James Harris]

I didn't say anything. An adult actress that you would know a.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Can you tell me off mic right now. Do it, do it, do it. We'll move your mic away. Oh, yeah, she's. I would say she's an actual actress now.

[James Harris]

Thank you for blowing up her spot. The wife of a Lower east side legend. I think they're like an artistic duo, but I think he's like, the face of the operation.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Gotcha. I think I know who you're talking about.

[James Harris]

And that's it.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Porn stars at the coffee shop.

[Ad Voice 1]

Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Can you not say I know the whole thing on, like, sex worker.

[James Harris]

Adult actress. Yeah. And then smut.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Well, smut flicker. I was gonna say don't do the smut Slut. Don't do that.

[James Harris]

Yeah, don't do that.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

The cuz everyone says corn star and all like the reels or tik tok. You do corn star, right?

[James Harris]

Yeah. Did not get censored by the algo. Come on, bro.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

No, I know. I was wondering if, like, people were out here being like, yo, I saw my favorite corn star, like, actually saying that out loud.

[James Harris]

Yo, my guy's corn star. Maxing starch. Maxing reached into the back of the fridge and pulled out a rare topo chico, twisted grapefruit, and a hydro flask of Lor side's finest. All right, Lawrence. Oh, and the boxer Haynes.

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