Throwing Fits: Paris Fashion Week Recap with Jimmy & Larry

Paris Fashion Week Highlights

• 🇫🇷 The podcast is broadcast live from Paris during Fashion Week, covering everything from shows and shopping to dining and daily life.
• 💡 Fit checks are detailed, showcasing brands like 18 East, Maximum Henry, Hannes, Emporio Armani, Dre Van, and Engineered Garments, with a focus on function over form due to the heat.

Airbnb and Travel Woes

• 🏠 The Parisian Airbnb receives mixed reviews, with AC being a luxury but electrical issues and a lack of proper lighting in bedrooms causing inconvenience.
• ✈️ Travel day experiences include a near-miss with a flight due to a gate change and a harrowing taxi ride with a dangerous driver.

Fashion Shows and Events

• 🌟 The Oral show was notably delayed for Steph Yaka, highlighting celebrity influence. The show itself is praised for its wearable and well-proportioned designs.
• 🧥 The Hermès show is described as a cinematic event, with a standout mustard trench coat with a tan leather collar being a highlight.
• 🥂 Appertivos are a frequent occurrence, described as classy loitering, with a realization that there are many such events throughout the week.

Shopping and Culinary Delights

• 🛍️ Shopping highlights include visits to the House of Strauss for custom denim and Graph Paper for unique Japanese pieces.
• 🍽️ Memorable meals include an exceptional dinner at Le Bistrot Paul Bert, featuring steak frites and a revelatory mushroom and snail omelet, and a 15-course French-Chinese fusion meal.
• 🍔 A review of the McDonald's Big Mac in Paris notes its superior quality compared to the US version, while the loaded fries are deemed atrocious.

Personal Reflections and Observations

• 🚶‍♂️ Walking is a preferred mode of transport, offering a way to stay present and take in the city, despite the heat and occasional disorientation.
• 😅 The hosts discuss the challenges of repeated conversations during Fashion Week and share strategies for keeping interactions fresh.
• 💼 The recurring theme of losing bags is a running gag, emphasizing the chaotic nature of the trip and the hosts' sometimes forgetful behavior.
• 🤝 Encounters with various personalities, including rappers, designers, and fellow podcasters, add to the rich tapestry of the Paris experience.