What We Wore

Hamlin O’Kelley has been one of Laura Vinroot Poole’s best friends for over 30 years.  Join us for an episode that serves as a crash course on quintessential Southern men’s style with many great laughs along the way. Find Hamlin (and us!) on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol @hamlinokelley Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

In March, 2019 we opened a new Capitol location in the storied Brentwood Country Mart on the west side of Los Angeles. One of the most exciting parts of this journey is our new partnership with one of Laura’s best friends - and biggest inspirations - Irene Neuwirth. In this episode we learn about the beginnings of Irene’s business, a tough time that produced one of her best collections, and what s...

In this episode, Haskell shares the stories of her childhood and the women who influenced her -- stay tuned for lively tales of her glamorous grandmother who was known to fire off a shotgun wearing a dress and her sartorial-minded mother who opened a retail store on the first floor of their home in Martinsville, Virginia.  In this line of unexpected women, Haskell is equally unique in her perspect...

Mira Mikati is known for her collection of colorful pieces with cartoon-like embroidery and positive affirmations.  Mira Mikati's life began with leaving Lebanon in the midst of the civil war at six-years-old, but she has always chosen to focus on creating a beautiful world for herself and others through the bright designs of her namesake brand and her internationally-renowned specialty store, Plu...

Pamela Love is a long-time friend of Capitol -- we are as inspired by her gorgeous jewelry as we are by her unique spirit.  In this episode, Pamela shares her personal journey from her first creative endeavor via an award-winning short film to apprenticing with famed artist Francesco Clemente and eventually launching the Pamela Love collection.  She also offers insight into her dynamic intellectua...

Identical twins Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato are the co-owners of Lizzie Fortunato, a jewelry collection that Laura has supported for nearly ten years.  Their styles are uniquely their own, and their polarity is undoubtedly what makes their business so successful.  From "nama-approved outfits" to their first Bergdorf Goodman order and, this lively duo produces a lot of laughs while taking us on a...