What We Wore

Sherri McMullen is the founder of Shop McMullen in Oakland, California. Sherri's love for emerging designers, community, and her sharp business acumen culminate into an inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Find La Ligne (and us!) on Instagram:  @sherri.mcmullen @shopmcmullen @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shopmcmullen.com/ www.shop-capitol.com

Gregg Renfrew is the founder of Beauty Counter, a pioneer in the clean beauty space. But, this is not her first time as an entrepreneur. Gregg’s journey as a serial entrepreneur and an activist for change in the beauty world is impactful and inspirational. Find Gregg (and us!) on Instagram:  @greggrenfrew @beautycounter @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web: www.beautycounter.com www.sho...

Schuyler Samperton is a textile and interior designer based in Los Angeles, California who is known for her warm, colorful and lived-in interiors. Schuyler’s creative upbringing and dynamic parents continue to inform her design today. Find Schuyler (and us!) on Instagram:  @schuylersamperton @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.samperton.com www.shop-capitol.com

Clare Crespo is a brilliant artist who wants us all to see the world through a child’s eyes. You will love this conversation about Clare's journey as an artist, her deep connection to her roots, and how jello changed her life. Find Clare (and us!) on Instagram:  @clarecrespo @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.clarecrespo.com www.shop-capitol.com

Amy Smilovic is the founder of Tibi and a fellow Southerner from St. Simons Island, Georgia. She is a fascinating mix of business and creativity and a strong leader who is always true to herself. Find Amy (and us!) on Instagram:  @amysmilovic @tibi @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.tibi.com www.shop-capitol.com

Alexis Smart is a former model and actress turned flower remedy and homeopathic practitioner. On this episode, we explore the healing properties of flowers, homeopathic medicine, and Alexis Smart's new collection of flower remedies. Find Alexix (and us!) on Instagram:  @alexissmartflowerremedies @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.alexissmart.com www.shop-capitol.com

Cameron Silver is a natural born entertainer and a legendary retailer who owns Decades in Los Angeles. He is also the author of a gorgeous coffee table book called Decades: A Century of Fashion, a beloved QVC host, and a fashion industry veteran. He is a man of incredible character and great charm who has contributed to the fashion industry for over 30 years. This is the final episode in our four-...

Emily Holt is a veteran of Vogue, W, or WWD who now owns Hero Shop in Marin Country Mart. Emily's instinct to “follow the fun” when she left New York in 2016 to open her original store in San Francisco is a retail mantra to live by. Emily is the third episode in our four-part retail mini series. Find Emily (and us!) on Instagram:  @heroshopsf @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.h...

Beth Buccini is the owner of Kirna Zabete, a specialty retailer with locations in New York City, Palm Beach, East Hampton, and Bryn Mawr. Beth Buccini is the second episode in our four-part retail mini series. Find Beth (and us!) on Instagram:  @bethbuccini @kirnazabete @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.kirnazabete.com www.shop-capitol.com

Jeffrey Kalinsky is an iconic retailer whose namesake specialty stores changed the face of fashion in America. Jeffrey Kalinsky is the first episode in our four-part retail mini series. Find Jeffrey (and us!) on Instagram:  @jeffreykalinsky @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means are the dynamic sisters behind Miron Crosby, a collection of gorgeous cowboy boots. On this episode, you will hear the story of their life together from growing up on a ranch in West Texas, to embarking on separate careers in New York, and finally returning to Texas to launch Miron Crosby. Find Lizzie and Sarah (and us!) on Instagram:  @mironcrosby @whatwewor...

In a year of many ups and downs, What We Wore offered listeners meaningful new perspectives and moments of respite and laughter with host Laura Vinroot Poole.  Join us in taking a look back at Season 4. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

This episdode is part 3 of our TABOR Mini Series in collaboration with Capitol's brother store, TABOR. Chris Olderbing offers insight into the manufacturing landscape in the US and shares how he founded his iconic shirt collection, Gitman Vintage. Find Chris (and us!) on Instagram:  @gitmanvintage @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  @taborclt Or on the web:  www.gitmanvintage.com www.shop-capitol.co...

This episode is part 2 of our TABOR Mini Series in collaboration with Capitol's brother store, TABOR. Alan Bedwell’s antiques journey started at the early age of 11 years old working alongside his mother at Gray’s Antique Market in London. He went onto work as an antiques buyer and accessories designer at Ralph Lauren and created a collection for Bergdorf Goodman which launched his business, Found...

This episode is part 1 of our TABOR Mini Series in collaboration with Capitol's brother store, TABOR. Pierre Mahéo is the founder of Officine Génerale. Pierre’s stories of his childhood by the sea in Brittany and the inception of Officine Generale are very real, yet beautiful, much like his collection. Find Pierre (and us!) on Instagram:  @officinegeneral @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  @taborcl...

Steve Smith Sr. is a legendary NFL wide reciever turned NFL Network analyst and podcast host of Cut to It. Laura and Steve discuss everything from Steve's first jersey to his journey through retirement on this special episode. Find Steve (and us!) on Instagram:  @stevesmithsr89 @cuttoit @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  https://www.youtube.com/@cuttoit www.shop-capitol.com

April Gargiulo is the founder of Vintner’s Daughter, a coveted natural skincare line. Completely new to the industry, April quickly became a star in the beauty world due to her vision for a more simple skincare system and her commitment to the finest ingredients. Her entrepreneurial tale according to her own inner compass is inspiring and unique. Find April (and us!) on Instagram:  @april_gargiulo...

Mara Hoffman is a New York-based designer whose spiritual presence and deep wisdom is absolutely enchanting. Laura speaks to Mara about her journey as a designer and the initiatives she is taking she is taking to create positive change in the fashion industry. Find Mara (and us!) on Instagram:  @marahoffman @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.marahoffman.com www.shop-capitol.com

Nili Lotan is an Israeli born, New York based designer. She climbed the ranks at Liz Claiborne, Ralph Lauren, and Nautica over 23 years before she began again, creating her namesake collection. Find Nili (and us!) on Instagram:  @nililotan @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.nililotan.com www.shop-capitol.com

Ann Mashburn is a former Vogue fashion editor who has brought her love of storytelling and a great edit to her brand, Ann Mashburn. On this episode, Laura talks to Ann about building her business, raising her five beautiful daughers, and gaining perspective when two of her daughters were recently diagnosed with a rare degenerative neurological disease. Find Ann (and us!) on Instagram:  @annmashbur...

Jonathan Cohen and Sarah Leff are friends turned business partners who met at the Parsons School of Design.  This dynamic pair share their business journey, offer incredible insight into what it takes to make a fashion brand successful both creatively and as a business, and tell us why their partnership stays strong. Find Jonathan and Sarah (and us!) on Instagram:  @jonathancohenstudio @sarahleff...

On this bonus episode, we listen in on the Garden & Gun Southern Women in Business panel sponsored by Synovous. The panel was hosted by Garden & Gun Style Director, Haskell Harris, and features What We Wore host, Laura Vinroot Poole, as well as designer and former What We Wore guest, Cristina Lynch. Find Garden & Gun (and us!) on Instagram:  @gardenandgun @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on th...

On this episode, Natalie Chanin shares her storied career from stylist to filmmaker to designer of Alabama Chanin. And, Natalie gives us a true lesson in sustainablitly as she expalins her unbroken supply chain to Laura Vinroot Poole. Find Natalie (and us!) on Instagram:  @alabamachaninlife @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.alabamachanin.com www.shop-capitol.com

Erica Reid is the founder and CEO of necessité, a healthy lifestyle platform, and the author of “The Thriving Child: Parenting Successfully Through Allergies, Asthma, and Other Common Challenges" and "Shut Up and Cook". Erica is a master manifester and an inspiring voice on many topics from nutrition and self care to fashion. Find Erica (and us!) on Instagram:  @stylingbyericareid @whatweworepodca...

Maria Cornejo has been a designer for over 30 years. On this week’s episode, we learn more about Maria’s powerful story from her early life as a political refugee to carving her own identity as a designer and advocating for sustainable manufacturing within the fashion industry. Find Maria (and us!) on Instagram:  @zeromcornejo @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.zeromariacornejo....