Corporate Lunch – Details, episodes & analysis

Following the biggest week in American fashion history, we're running down the best shows, parties, and fits from NYFW and the Met Gala. We also discuss the other fashion capitol of the world—Paris—and update each other on our haircuts. Finally, Noah unpacks his must-read story on IRAK and Kunle Martins.

This week we're discussing Noah's epic story about the lads behind Palace. How did the feature come together? What's the secret to Lev Tanju's genius? And most importantly: would Shrek wear Supreme or Palace?

This week we're unpacking the brouhaha surrounding a new collection of quilted clothing, and answering listener questions about sweatervests, single-brand dressing, fashion cigarettes, the ideal fit for a spirited drive, and many more.

Special thanks to Cobey Arner AKA Casual Ties for the new intro/outro tropical jam.

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It’s the SOCIAL MEDIA episode of Corporate Lunch. This week Will and Noah talk about the timeline: how to maintain your personal brand on Instagram and Twitter, the best way to manage techno-addiction, the rules for social media usage in 2018, and why Noah should probably delete his LinkedIn. Follow us on your platform of choice: @GQStyle @willwelch @noahvjohnson @samuelhine.

Will and Noah have been to hundreds of fashion shows over the years. At its best, the runway experience is a mind-blowing showcase of a designer’s singular universe. But the times they are a-changin’. In this episode, they discuss whether there’s still value in the runway show, swap stories from the heady golden age of fashion week, debate whether you should take your phone out at a show, and preview the juiced menswear season coming up. Revisit our story on the most influential runway shows of all time: https://www.gq.com/story/most-influential-runway-shows

This week we plug in with the cultural energy source that is Acyde. The DJ, co-founder of creative collective No Vacancy Inn, and fashion world party instigator talks to Will and Noah about his many job titles. He also talks about the shifting energies of London, NYC, and LA, the danger of nostalgia, and why disco is the ultimate dance music. And he weighs in on what his friends Virgil Abloh and Kim Jones might be debuting this June at Dior Homme and Louis Vuitton.

This week we’re joined by Austin Brown, who plays guitar for Parquet Courts, one of the great rock ’n’ roll bands. Will and Noah talk to Austin about PQ’s blazing new album, how to survive on tour with minimal laundry services, how four dudes in a rock band dress themselves in 2018, and what it’s like being Parquet Courts famous. Plus, Austin brings a few unimpeachable summer style recommendations to 13 Vibes. Wide Awake! is out May 18. Watch Austin catch the Mardi Gras bead fever at in the videos for their two new singles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZXS8Jpkiac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iir8HyAKqQM And read their recent GQ feature: https://www.gq.com/story/parquet-courts-are-here-to-thrash

This week, Will Welch comes in hot with a high level rant about how much random clothing he’s accumulated over the years, which he's discovered as he prepares to move. So he and Noah Johnson have an honest reckoning about what should be in your closet, and name drop the core brands they believe in. They also discuss why all the free stuff fashion editors get sent is a double-edged sword, and how Will is dismantling his all-black uniform. Plus Noah declares that there is a correct inseam for shorts.

Are you ready to have a grooming and self love breakthrough? This week Will and Noah talk expensive haircuts, rare scents, body balms, and how deodorant is ruining lives. Will also discusses the time he dyed his hair silver, and Noah introduces the night shower challenge.

Welcome to the most contentious episode of Corporate Lunch yet: the travel episode. International fashion superstars Will Welch and Noah Johnson talk packing, flying, hotel entry and management, and how to not play yourself when assembling a luggage kit. Plus Will talks about why he's so into the new Sies Marjan menswear. Grab your Supreme Rimowa and let’s go.