Throwing Fits: PATREON PREVIEW The 2025 Fitties
Date: January 6, 2026
Hosts: Lawrence Schlossman & James Harris
Episode Overview
In this special "boys only" episode, Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris ring in the new year by running down the results of the anticipated 2025 Fitties—Throwing Fits’ annual listener-voted awards for the best and brightest in menswear. As the duo banter through personal style updates, listener-influenced trivia, and industry inside jokes, they dive deep into the trends, brands, and moments that defined the past year. The tone is irreverent, self-deprecating, and packed with their signature fashion nerd energy.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Catching Up & Early Year Banter
- The episode begins with new year greetings and classic TF humor about not having showered since last year.
- Lawrence: "Happy New Year. I haven't showered since last year, which is disgusting because it's January 2nd." (01:14)
- A quick riff on dirty habits, camping, and travel as the only excuses for not showering.
2. Season Update & Patreon Plug
- The hosts announce the new season of guest episodes will kick off Jan 19, with "boys only" episodes until then.
- James: "Because we have the best job in the world hanging out with you guys." (01:57)
- Subtle plug for Patreon membership and the paywall.
3. Traditional Fit Check
- The traditional outfit rundown is filled with playful jabs and inside jokes about their own and each other's styling choices:
- Lawrence wears black Margiela Gats, Haven jeans, Raoul merch hat, and a Kiran Ichiban coat, among other items.
- James (on Lawrence's look): "You dress like—you're dressed like a flashback today. Just all in all black. The murdered outfit." (02:26)
- Gift giving stories: Lawrence got his father-in-law a Throwing Fits shirt ("from the podcast store"), prompting jokes about buying family merch and sizing mishaps.
- Obsession with brands, resale, and whether items are "complete flashback" or appropriately updated for 2026.
4. Brand of the Year Nomination Criteria
- The pair discuss whether "sub-brands" like Our Legacy Workshop should be considered part of their mainline for awards or segmented out—referencing similar debates with other major brands.
- James: "So when it comes to brand of the year, Workshop would fall under the umbrella? Or does it need to be its own brand moving forward?" (06:50)
- They compare this to differences between Stone Island main and sub-brands, arriving at the verdict that it's "all-encompassing" for now.
- Lawrence: "Wake me when Stone Island makes bread of the year list." (07:15)
5. Accessory Highlights & Obscure Brands
- James spotlights a Korean brand hat with a "dandelion" motif and reflects on the synergy between Korea and Australia’s street style scenes.
- Lawrence (teasing): "You know what it reminds me of? Denim tears. My man's rocking the denim tears dead hat. It's kind of like the wreath." (07:57)
6. The Throwing Fits Fitties: 2025 Brand of the Year
- The centerpiece: a countdown of the listener-voted Fitties awards for Brand of the Year, with color commentary on each finalist:
- Lawrence (setting it up): "Let's start with brand of the year." (08:45)
- Results Recap:
- Last Place: Dior (1.9%)—Mocked for being out of touch: "No one gives a f*** about capital F fashion." (09:01)
- Next: Kiko Kostadinov, Emily Don Long, Carnik—highlighting rising stars and the growing influence of smaller designers.
- Upper Tiers: Miu Miu, The Row, A.P.C., Fugazi, Husbands Paris, Stüssy
- Top 5:
- 5th: MF Pen (8.9%) – “Strong showing.”
- 4th: 316 (10.6%) – “Friends of the pod.”
- 3rd: Our Legacy (last year’s winner, 11.1%)
- 2nd: Ralph Lauren (13.7%) – Surprised at the jump, suspect possible “shenanigans” or enthusiastic fans.
- Winner: Orslow (13.8%)—Edges out Ralph Lauren by just a handful of votes, marking a huge moment for Japanese workwear in the community.
- James: "By 0.1%. By just a few votes! ... Brand of the year 2025 Fitties with 13.8% of the vote: Orslow." (10:54)
- Discussion around the democratic, DIY, and potentially "ripe for fraud" voting system.
7. General Reflections on Brand Culture
- Ongoing critique about "Capital F Fashion" being less relevant to their audience than adjacent or upstart labels.
- Observations about brands with staying power vs. “moment” labels, especially Our Legacy dropping from top spot.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On the voting process:
- James: “There was some voter fraud that we just stamped out with the quickness. We stopped the steal.” (08:33)
- Lawrence: “Is there any—can you do voter fraud? ... the way we set it up, it's ripe for voter fraud.” (08:38)
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On family and swag:
- James (to Lawrence): “You bought your father-in-law a shirt from the podcast store for Christmas.” (04:43)
- Lawrence: "I paid for it ... I mean, that just—it just worked out that way. I would have bought it full price." (04:48, 04:54)
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On trends and personal style history:
- Lawrence: "I had mid top Margiela Gats 10 years ago. Sick. So, not new to this, true to this." (02:53)
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On Dior’s fate:
- James: “Bringing up the rear like toilet paper: Dior. ...No one gives a f*** about capital F fashion.” (09:01)
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On the Orslow win:
- James: “Brand of the year 2025 Fitties with 13.8% of the vote: Orslow.” (10:54)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 01:14–01:41: New Year’s jokes and shower banter
- 01:52–02:16: Announcements & Patreon
- 02:16–05:26: Fit Check & Christmas gifting stories
- 06:30–07:15: Debating brand umbrella policies for awards
- 07:53–08:20: Hat talk and obscure fashion references
- 08:20–11:04: 2025 Fitties Award Results, with full rundown and commentary on every top brand
Episode Tone
The hosts are as sarcastic and self-effacing as ever, mixing deep-cut fashion knowledge with irreverent humor and a keen awareness of the absurdity in both their personal habits and the broader menswear community. The episode swings between in-jokes for longtime listeners and genuinely insightful reflections on why certain brands resonate—or don’t—with the Throwing Fits audience.
Takeaway
The 2025 Fitties reflect a shift from mainstream luxury (Dior, The Row) toward independent labels, Japanese workwear, and community-driven trends. Orslow’s narrow victory over Ralph Lauren underlines both the diversity and changing tastes of the scene, while the hosts’ banter offers a reminder that, in Throwing Fits' world, authenticity and self-awareness always win out.