What We Wore

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 us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Josh Patner has touched every part of the fashion industry. He has been a fashion journalist, a store owner, a designer, buyer, and even a professor. Josh’s story includes creating one of the most coveted brands of the 2000s, Tuleh. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Stephanie Danan is a film producer turned fashion designer. With a little bit of money and no experience, she designed her collection, Co, that was quickly embraced by her clients and the fashion industry.  Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol @stephaniedanan @co  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Peter Cohen is a fashion industry enigma - he is an independent designer who has been successfully creating beautiful clothes from his atelier in Los Angeles for over 30 years.

Heather Rosenfield and Jenny Belushi are the co-creators of Poppy Store, an enchanting children’s boutique in California. This episode offers an inspiring look at their serendipitous partnership and why being a children’s retailer is truly joyous. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Why is Jennifer Meyer so inspiring? She pursued her passion for jewelry with no experience and was met with great success. Learn how she continues to move through life and business with little fear. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Lee Mathews is an Australian designer who started her career as an illustrator and later began her fashion journey with simple tea parties in her home. She is now celebrating 25 years in business and continues to stay true to her own design aesthetic and what her clients want to wear. Find Lee (and us!) on Instagram:  @leemathewsau @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.leemathews.c...

Becky Malinsky was the deputy fashion director of the Wall Street Journal and contributed to numerous other publications including Glamour, Lucky and GQ throughout her publishing career. As people began returning to the office post-pandemic, Becky had a "light bulb moment" realizing no one knew how to get dressed and she was just the person to help them - after all, she had spent her whole career...

Derek Lam is a prolific designer starting his latest chapter at Callas Milano from his new home in Paris. This legendary American fashion designer shares his journey from the early days of his career at Michael Kors to launching and selling his namesake brand. You will enjoy the insights he shares about on creating what he loves and his choice to fall in love with his career as a designer again. F...

Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra are the dapper duo behind Costello Tagliapietra. Over 30 years of working together they've accomplished something rare - they've continued to look forward and disrupt the fashion supply chain through their businesses Resonance and JCRT, while also looking back to relaunch their collection, Costello Tagliapietra, that preserves the lost art of dressmaking. F...

I had the privilege of having a conversation with Anna Sui - one of the original independent designers who has conquered every category from ready-to-wear to beauty and fragrance…she’s always been way ahead of her time. But, in spite of the seemingly strategic way her business has unfolded over the past 40 years, she assured me that “there was no master plan” Find Anna (and us!) on Instagram:  @an...

Julie de Libran has been lauded as one of the most respected designers in the industry. From a decade under Miuccia Prada and Marc Jacobs to later becoming the artistic director of Sonia Rykiel, Julie is finally stepping out on her own. Find Julie (and us!) on Instagram:  @juliedelibran @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.juliedelibran.com www.shop-capitol.com

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Brentwood Country Mart, this conversation features Anya Hindmarch, Gregg Renfrew of Beauty Counter, and our host Laura Vinroot Poole of Capitol. This episode was hosted  by transformational leadership coach, Ashley Wick and features profound insights from this powerful group of female leaders on entrepreneurship, reinvention, reframing fear, and so much...

Meredith Melling Burke is a former Vogue fashion editor and now a founder of the NY-based womenswear collection, La Ligne. This conversatiom highlights Meredith's unique journey, why she believes she is always learning, and her new perspective on risk. Find La Ligne (and us!) on Instagram:  @lalignemhc  @meredithmelling @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.lalignenyc.com www.shop-...

Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means are the dynamic sisters behind Miron Crosby, a collection of cowboy boots. On this episode from Season 5, 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 @what...

Lauren Sherman is a career journalist who has reported on the fashion industry for the past twenty years. This episode shines a light on the complexity and nuances of the industry and the power of finding your niche. Find Lauren (and us!) on Instagram:  @lapresmidi @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.puck.news/author/lauren-sherman www.shop-capitol.com

The partnership of Lily Clempson and Michel Cantin of Lily Eve is a true example of alchemy. After an unlikely meeting during Covid, they joined forces on upcycling vintage Hermes blankets and towels into clothing and a business was born. Their love of their work and each other feels like the reason their venture has been so successful. Find Lily and Michel (and us!) on Instagram:  @lily.eve.store...

Malia Mills has always been ahead of her time -- she pioneered swimwear sold as separates and by cup size in the 90s and her advertisements were revolutionary. Malia's journey is, in her words, a testament to the breadcrumbs that create your life path. Her "hell yes" mentality and messages to women are so much bigger than her swimwear line. Find Malia (and us!) on Instagram:  @maliamillsofficial @...

Mickey Drexler is the former CEO of Ann Taylor, the Gap, J.Crew and creator of spin-off brands Old Navy and Madewell. Mickey is currently the Alex Mill chairman and chief investor. This episode is a unique opportunity to learn from this legendary fashion industry leader and mentor. Find Mickey (and us!) on Instagram:  @mickeydrexler @alexmillny @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www...

Martin Grant is an Australian fashion designer based in Paris. Martin started out at age 16 and his diverse training in sculpture and tailoring has created a collection distinctly his own. Martin’s humble, quiet nature and distinct, refined designs are an inspiring demonstration of authenticity in the fashion industry. Find Martin (and us!) on Instagram:  @martingrantofficial @whatweworepodcast  @...

Tug Rice is a New York based-artist who is known for his sophisticated and cheerful illustrations and his collaborations with brands from Dior to The Carlyle. On this episode, Tug sheds light on his artistic journey and how he has found a sense of flow at this stage in his career. Find Tug (and us!) on Instagram:  @tugrice @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.tugrice.com www.shop-...

Edeline Lee is a London-based independent designer who is uniquely attuned to the powerful woman she designs for. She chooses to focus on light energy rather than dark, and being gracious and kind, which filters from her team to the stitching in her clothes. Find Edeline (and us!) on Instagram:  @edelinelee @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.edelinelee.com www.shop-capitol.com

JJ Martin, founder of La DoubleJ, is back on What We Wore to discuss her new book, Mamma Milano, launching this fall. JJ shares how her life and business unfolded once she fully embraced the Italian culture and listened to what it was trying to teach her. This episode is full of spiritual and creative wisdom whether you are part of the fashion industry or not. Find JJ (and us!) on Instagram:  @jjm...

JJ Martin is the founder and designer of La Double and our guest from Season 4. We hope you find inspiration in this episode from the archival as JJ first shares embarking on a spiritual journey that has now become fully integrated into her work and community. Find JJ (and us!) on Instagram:  @jjmartinmilan @ladoublej @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.ladoublej.com www.shop-cap...

Anya Hindmarch is once again the CEO and Creative Director of her namesake collection after buying back her business in 2019. On this special episode, we speak to Anya about the past and future of her company, key advice from her book, and the power of choice. Find Anya (and us!) on Instagram:  @anyahindmarchpersonal @anyahindmarch @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.anyahindmarc...