What We Wore

Stephanie Suberville is the founder of Heirlome, a luxury fashion brand dedicated to preserving Mexico's rich textile traditions through collaboration with master artisans. What began as a search to reconnect with her own heritage has grown into a brand rooted in craftsmanship, cultural preservation, and timeless design. In this episode of What We Wore, Stephanie joins Laura Vinroot Poole to discu...

Jennifer Fisher is the founder and creative force behind her eponymous jewelry brand, known for redefining everyday luxury through bold, personal design. But long before her signature pieces became staples of modern fashion, she was building a life guided by instinct, resilience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode of What We Wore, Jennifer joins Laura Vinroot Poole to discuss her upbri...

Emilie Rubinfeld is the president of Carolina Herrera, who's confidently leading the House into a new chapter after the departure of Carolina in 2018. Emily offers a window into the vast opportunities in the business of fashion, and shares how she's pivoted and communicated openly in challenging times, and that there's no playbook for running a global fashion house.

Jenny Bird, Founder and Creative Director of her eponymous jewelry brand, built her business through evolution, shaped as much by personal turning points as creative ones. From a defining quarter-life crisis to navigating perimenopause while leading a company, her approach is rooted in designing a life that reflects who you are.⁠ Tune into the episode to hear how she’s built a brand alongside her...

Yaser Shaw's family has been in the shawl business for over 200 years, and Yaser is leading this generation of the family business. On this episode, Yaser and Laura discuss the intricate art of shawl making with over 700 artisans across Kashmir. From the shearing of the goats to the hand-weaving and embroidery, the process to create one shawl can take anywhere from three months to several years an...

Growing up in a rural art community in New Zealand meant Frances Howie developed a point of view untouched by trend cycles — one rooted in instinct, independence, and distance from the noise.⁠ ⁠ Tune into the episode to hear how that early perspective shaped her journey across Paris, London, and New York, and eventually to Fforme.⁠

Ileana Makri is an Athens-based jewelry designer who is treasured by Capitol (and so many others!) for her signature pieces from the thread band to the evil eye.  In this episode of What We Wore, she shares why, to her, stones are alive—why she feels a deep connection to those formed by nature, and why that energy matters in the pieces she creates.⁠ ⁠ Watch the full conversation on YouTube to step...

Christophe Desmaison is the founder of CD Network and the champion of many brands you know and love. From coming to New York with 3 suitcases in the early 90s to representing some of the biggest brands in fashion like Golden Goose, there is so much to learn from this showroom visionary. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Isabel Wilkinson Shor is the founder of Attersee and a journalist turned fashion-industry entrepreneur. Isabel shares how a single conversation changed the course of her career… and how she overcame imposter syndrome to become a remarkable designer and businesswoman. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Amy Larocca is an award-winning American journalist who spent two decades at New York Magazine. Her book, how to Be Well, takes a hard look at the wellness industry and its effects on women today. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Marianne McDonald is the creative director of Citizens of Humanity and our first denim designer. She’s worked with denim both as an entrepreneur… starting her own collection… and also iconic brands like the Gap. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Alissa Zachary worked her way through the fashion industry with respected brands like the Row, developing her keen eye for design. Alissa used her extensive experience and her innate entrepreneurial spirit to launch her own brand, High Sport, starting with the perfect pant. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

As my friend Gregg Renfrew re-launches her company and Anya Hindmarch visits our Charlotte store, I wanted to re-air this powerful conversation led by transformational coach, Ashley Wick. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Clare Hornby is the founder and CEO of the UK-based ME+EM. Clare’s inspiring entrepreneurial story includes a mid-career pivot from advertising to fashion… and becoming a respected leader in an industry she knew nothing about. Clare shares insights on resilience, innovation, and the power of understanding your customer's real needs. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on th...

Tommy Ton is one of fashion’s first street style photographers. Tommy jumped into the industry at a pivotal time, when bloggers and fashion first collided. He is a pioneer of the integration of fashion and digital media and he was born to tell this story. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Ellen Carey has been a part of the fashion industry for over 30 years — She has created a career out of supporting emerging designers and encourages everyone to find their own unique path within the industry.

Ivan Shaw is the former photography director at Vogue, for over twenty years, and an amazing orator of the stories and excitement of Vogue at the height of the magazine. He shares a wealth of wisdom from his career at Condé Nast where he is now the Corporate Photography Director of Condé Nast and Visuals Editor for The World of Interiors. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or...

Pati Dubroff is an exceptional makeup artist who works with some of the biggest names in fashion and Hollywood. Her superpower is her ability to make women feel their most beautiful without ever “losing the person” underneath.

Mary Katrantzou is a London-based independent designer who has designed her namesake business for nearly 20 years and recently appointed Bulgari's first-ever Creative Director of Leather Goods and Accessories. Her story is an incredible lesson on focus, creativity and being responsible to your talent and your own voice.

Melissa Morris is the founder of a luxury leather goods company, Métier. Her unique way of coming to fashion through sculpture and business has created a completely innovative handbag. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Brett Heyman of Edie Parker is an energetic entrepreneur who started with handbags and is now passionately forging her way into the cannabis business.

This special episode was recorded live from the Capitol courtyard with host Laura Vinroot Poole and designer Carolina Castiglioni. Carolina shares her incredible fashion industry legacy - her family started and later sold Marni - and how they are forging into the future with her collection Plan C.

Trish Wescoat Pound founded TWP after a winding journey through the fashion industry from Theory to her first brand, Haute Hippie. She is a testament to the full circle nature of life now partnering with Andrew Rosen of Theory, 30 years later. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

Clare Vivier of Clare V is a remarkable designer and entrepreneur who shares her journey from making bags out of her home to running stores across the country. She still runs her business out of Los Angeles, now with a team of 140 people. Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com

On this episode, Laura learns how Georgia Dant took her experience with iconic brands like Burberry and Rag & Bone and poured it into creating Marfa Stance, a revolutionary outerwear collection.   Find us on Instagram:  @whatweworepodcast  @shopcapitol  Or on the web:  www.shop-capitol.com