Throwing Fits – PATREON PREVIEW Fabric First (October 3, 2025)

Overview

In this Patreon preview, hosts Lawrence Hosman and James Harris (“the Blue Chip chief” and “the Silver Surfer”) get deep into the details behind their latest cut & sew drop: the new Throwing Fits “Margin” shirts. The episode’s main theme is their obsessive, fabric-first approach to designing shirting—covering their love of tactile textiles, design process, and lessons learned while leveling up from “guys who like clothes” to slinging true specialty garments. It’s an inside look at small-batch indie fashion, loaded with banter, self-aware hype, and a sincere pride in pushing their product further with every release.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Housekeeping and Shirt Drop Announcement (02:19–03:18)

• The new Throwing Fits Margin Shirt launch is the headline. Lawrence & James remind listeners that it’s available now for patrons, with general release at noon.
• Shirts are produced as part of their ongoing cut and sew program, emphasizing unique, custom-woven fabrics created in India.

2. Obsessive Shirt Design Details (03:18–06:31)

• Fit and Construction:

  • Boxy, relaxed fit; runs true to size; detailed size chart provided.
  • Internal locker loop, chest pocket, rounded hem, box pleat.
  • “It is a boxy, relaxed fit that does run true to size. … I was in here, felt like a fucking garmento with the tape measure on my neck measuring everything…” – Lawrence (03:21)

• Limited Extras:

  • Some surplus “production units” found and made available for sale—“They're fully sellable. … They're not for the archive, ladies and gentlemen. They're for you at home.” (04:03)

3. Dive Into Fabric Innovation (04:11–06:56)

• Sterling Shirt:

  • Custom-woven white base with black tribands and unique “knotted acre stripes” for breathability.
  • "We made up words… these, like, knotted acre stripes." – Lawrence (04:11)
  • Real silver metallic thread—99% cotton, 1% silver. “This is TSA’s worst nightmare.” (04:54)
  • “Do not wear this in an MRI. Well, it is real silver.” (05:11)

• Blue Chip Shirt:

  • 100% cotton, custom fabric, sky blue base with royal blue and white textured/puckered stripes.
  • “When it comes to our made in India shirting program… Throwing Fits has always been… we’re fabric first. We're swatchmen, we're in the lab.” – James (06:31)
  • The design goal: make the "final boss of blue shirts." – “Whatever basic blue shirt that you own… it just got fucking 360 degree tomahawk slam dunked on.” – James (07:13)

4. Pricing, Tariffs, and International Listeners (07:44–09:02)

• Price point is $185, despite global manufacturing cost increases and US tariffs.
  • “We are eating those tariff costs. We're keeping them 185. … Shipping is dependent on where you live. So sorry to all my European homies… Don't live in a terrible place. Come to America if you can.” – Lawrence (07:44)
  • Patreon supporters get early access and first dibs before general release.

5. Creative Process and Evolution (09:32–11:03)

• A proud moment for the hosts: “Yo, these are the best shirts we’ve ever done.”
  • Photo shoot at Bridges (NYC), with fashion photographer Hunter Abrams, became a celebration of their journey.
  • “I'm incredibly proud… We're not designers. We are guys that like clothes. … I really think in terms of textiles, the evolution is… astounding to get to this point. These are fucking good.” – James (10:01)
• Emphasis on fabric creation: “Every textile we've done, I believe, has been custom creation. Had to be woven from nothing.” – Lawrence (10:34)
• Playful self-awareness about the journey from reference-based ideas to genuinely original work: “It was a dreamweaver, bro. We just came in with hopes and… dreams and titled Dreamweavers.” – Lawrence and James (10:55–10:59)

6. Logistics and Value Proposition (11:04–12:05)

• Limited inventory: Orders ship out immediately; US customers likely to receive in a couple days.
• “Just 185. Two more bangers… Show me another shirt of this quality… sub-250. And I’ll show you a liar.” – James (11:21)
• The comparison to higher-priced competitors: “It’s made with real silver. It’s made in… same factories as some of the big dogs… they're charging more and making you eat those tariffs like a little pay pig. Little slop.” – Lawrence (11:41, 11:52)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Fabrication:
  “All you guys need to know is that we are the first guys ever to presumably ask a shirting factory in India if they can put real metal, a real element from the earth… in their garment.”
  — Lawrence, (05:21)

• On Product Evolution:
  “We fill holes in our wardrobe. We get hands-on with the fabrics and the swatches. … In terms of textiles, the evolution is… astounding to get to this point.”
  — James, (10:01)

• On Value and Tariffs:
  “We're eating those tariffs for you. … No, we're not starving. We're full of tariff eating those tariffs.”
  — Lawrence, (11:59–12:05)

• On Vision for the Blue Shirt:
  “It just got fucking 360 degree tomahawk slam dunked on—this guy is, dare I say, the new final boss of blue shirts.”
  — James, (07:13)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Announcement + Housekeeping……………………………. 02:01–03:18
• Cut & Fit Details………………………………………………… 03:18–04:11
• Sterling Shirt Fanfare (Silver & Stripes)…………………. 04:11–06:08
• Blue Chip Shirt Deep Dive…………………………………… 06:08–07:44
• Pricing, Tariffs, Shipping…………………………………… 07:44–09:02
• Creative Process, Pride in Product……………………….. 09:32–11:03
• Logistics, Inventory, Value Standdown…………………… 11:04–12:05

Conclusion

“Fabric First” encapsulates the Throwing Fits ethos: no detail too small, no process too obsessive, and true love for pushing product further every time. New listeners get an authentic peek into the artistry (and sometimes chaos) behind indie fashion, while long-time fans are rewarded with next-level insights on what makes these shirts different—and why they’re so proud of it.

Ready to join the “swatchmen"? Hit ThrowingFits.com and eat up because, as James says, “Show me another shirt of this quality sub-250 and I’ll show you a liar.”