What We Wore
Episodes
72. Jeffrey Kalinsky | The Original
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Kalinsky is an iconic retailer whose namesake specialty stores changed the face of fashion in America. Jeffrey Kalinsky is the first episode i...
71. Miron Crosby | A Sister Story
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means are the dynamic sisters behind Miron Crosby, a collection of gorgeous cowboy boots. On this episode, you will h...
70. Best of Season Four
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Vinroo...
69. Chris Olberding | TABOR Mini Series
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episdode is part 3 of our TABOR Mini Series in collaboration with Capitol's brother store, TABOR. Chris Olderbing offers insight into the manufac...
68. Alan Bedwell | TABOR Mini Series
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
67. Pierre Mahéo | TABOR Mini Series
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Génera...
66. Steve Smith Sr | Sports & Fashion
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ste...
65. April Gargiulo (Vintner's Daughter) | Natural Beauty
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
64. Mara Hoffman | Earth Mother
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
63. Nili Lotan | Communicating Her Aesthetic
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 beg...
62. Ann Mashburn | A New Perspective
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, L...
61. Jonathan Cohen & Sarah Leff | Lessons on Partnership
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Cohen and Sarah Leff are friends turned business partners who met at the Parsons School of Design. This dynamic pair share their business j...
60. Garden & Gun Southern Women in Business Panel
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 & Gu...
59. Natalie Chanin | An Alabama Tale
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
58. Erica Reid | Manifesting her Dreams
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Reid is the founder and CEO of necessité, a healthy lifestyle platform, and the author of “The Thriving Child: Parenting Successfully Through...
57. Maria Cornejo | Carving her Identity
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
56. Huishan Zhang | Rising Star
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Huishan Zhang is a rising star in the fashion industry know for his romantic touch. From New Zealand to Central St. Martins to Dior, Huishan stayed fo...
55. Sally King Benedict | Intuitive Painting & Healing
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sally King Benedict is an intuitive painter living in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a beloved friend of the Capitol community. On this episode, Sally share...
54. Professor Augustinus Bader | Wellness Mini Series Part 3
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Bader is one of the world's leading stem cell and biomedical scientists and the co-founder of skincare line Augustinus Bader. In this co...
53. Amé Damaso | Wellness Mini Series Part 2
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode with health coach Amé Damaso offers attainable advice into the basic things that we can do to improve our health and decrease s...
52. Marion Parke | Wellness Mini Series Part 1
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marion Parke is a podiatric surgeon turned fashion footwear designer. In just 4 years, Marion has revolutionized the luxury footwear industry with h...
51. Best of Season 3
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode takes a look back at some of the themes and lively moments from our third season. You will hear entrepreneurial journeys, explorations ...
50. Cristina Lynch | Celebrating Her Heritage
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cristina Lynch is the founder of Mi Golondrina, she is passionate about the beauty of Mexico and celebrating her Mexican heritage and champions over...
49. Nellie Partow | Boxing and Business
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nellie Partow is a fashion designer, entrepreneur, and a champion boxer. She was trained at Parsons School of Design and worked with legendary desig...
48. Caroline Weller | An Adventure in India
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Weller began her career in large fashion houses such as Calvin Klein, J.Crew, and Georgio Armani. At the height of her corporate career, Ca...
47. JJ Martin | Fashion Meets Coaching
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JJ Martin started her career on the journalism side of fashion and is now the founder of La DoubleJ. During the lockdown in Milan, JJ has focused on...
46. Irene Neuwirth | La Mini Series Part 1
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Irene share a space in the Brentwood Country Mart, but have been quarantined across the country for the past couple of months. In this con...
45. Jessica Capshaw | LA Mini Series Part 2
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Capshaw shares her journey from growing up in Missouri, New York, and Los Angeles to breaking into television as a young actress. She also s...
44. Sally Campbell | LA Mini Series Part 1
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Campbell is a bright light in the entertainment industry with a colorful style to match. There is so much to be learned from Sally's unconven...
43. Jody Candrian | Garden and Gun Capsule
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Garden & Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because collectively, we believe that great storytelling is important now more...
42. Ruth Runberg | Garden and Gun Capsule
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Garden & Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because collectively, we believe that great storytelling is important now more...
41. Haskell Harris | Garden and Gun Capsule
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Garden & Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because collectively, we believe that great storytelling is important now more...
40. Brooks Reitz | Garden and Gun Capsule
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Garden & Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because collectively, we believe that great storytelling is important now more...
39. Dave DiBenedetto, Editor in Chief, Garden and Gun | Garden and Gun Capsule
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Garden & Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because we believe that great storytelling is important now more than ever....
38. Charlotte Lucas | Design Dreams
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Lucas is an acclaimed interior designer often highlighted in design magazines from House Beautiful to Elle Décor. Charlotte is a dear f...
37. Cara Cara | Founders and Friendship
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Vinroot Poole and the teams at Poole Shop and Capitol were thrilled to help launch emerging brand, Cara Cara, in Charlotte on a lovely evening t...
36. Laura Vinroot Poole and Scott Newkirk | Fall Market Round Up
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura Vinroot Poole and creative director Scott Newkirk discuss the recent Paris market, the state of the industry, and the bright (p...
35. Jane Pendry, Dovima | Chapters of a Life in Fashion
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Jane's return to Capitol Charlotte this month, we are re-releasing her fascinating episode. Jane Pendry has lived a fashion fairytale star...
34. Meredith German, Bienen Davis | Love of the Craft
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura speaks with dear friend and designer Meredith German -- Meredith's entertaining tales of her childhood spent at the iconic Gree...
33. Barbara Tfank | The Intersection of Fashion and Hollywood
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn more about Barbara Tfank's fascinating journey from costume design to fashion design. Most notably, we learn how Barbara p...
32. Vivian Howard | A Culinary Tale
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Vivian sit down together in the months leading up to the launch of her new show, South by Somewhere, the opening of her two new restaurants ...
31. Stacey Platt, Holistic Healing Guide | Wellness Miniseries
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special miniseries, Laura explores ideas around wellness with experts in the field. The final episode of the series features holistic healin...
30. Wellness Miniseries
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special miniseries, Laura explores ideas around wellness with experts in the field. Our second episode in this series was recorded live in C...
29. Sarah Olin, Professional Coach | Wellness Miniseries
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special miniseries, Laura explores ideas around wellness with experts in the field. First up, Capitol's own professional coach, Sarah Olin. ...
28. Best of Season 2
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our final episode highlights some of our favorite moments from the wonderful stories shared throughout the season. There were stories of great success...
27. Umberto Pasti | A Gardener's Vision
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this special episode of What We Wore, you will hear from writer, horticulturist, collector, philanthropist and true visionary, Umberto Pasti. Um...
26. Stephan Janson | Designing on His Own Terms
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At 8-years-old, Stephan Janson declared his intention to become a couturier to his mother, and by 14, Stephan Janson had been to his Yves Saint Lauren...
25. Booth Moore | The State of Fashion
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Booth Moore recalls that her first fashion memory was always having a purse as a child. Fast forward, Booth Moore has dedicated herself to a career on...
24. Marie-Hélène de Taillac | Gold, Gemstones, and Passion
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marie-Hélène de Taillac is a jewelry designer whose greatest love is the gemstone. She treasures their imperfections and seeks to educate us on th...
23. Lela Rose | Keeping it Fun
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lela Rose is a Texas native who is known for her gorgeous ready-to-wear, bridal designs, and her most recent collection, Pearl. This episode is bot...
22. Jane Scott Hodges | The Business of Linens
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Scott Hodges is the founder of Leontine Linens based in New Orleans, Louisiana. She creates the most gorgeous napkins, linens, and towels that ...
21. Adam Lippes | Making a Woman Smile
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lippes' journey is unexpected – he began as a psychology major on a path to become an investment banker and instead became one of the industry...
20. Alejandra Alonso Rojas | Keeping Fashion in the Family
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alejandra Alonso Rojas is originally from Madrid, Spain from a long line of interesting and independent women. When Alejandra decided to launch her ...
19. Brooks Reitz | Personal and Leadership Style
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brooks Reitz is a Charleston restaurateur who owns Leon's, Melfi's, Little Jack's Tavern and founded Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Brooks has collaborate...
18. Roksanda Ilincic | Finding Balance in Fashion
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Roksanda Ilinicic is a London-based, Serbian born designer who Capitol has carried for over 15 years. Roksanda is known for her color and modest desi...
17. Special Episode | Market Round-Up
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Newkirk, our visual director and buyer of TABOR, turns the tables and interviews Laura Vinroot Poole for this special episode. Laura and Scott...
16. Jane Pendry | Chapters of a Life in Fashion
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Pendry has lived a fashion fairytale starting her career in publishing at WWD and British Vogue, then onto major houses in Europe such as Yves...
15. Scott Newkirk | Creativity and Self Discovery
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our beloved visual director, Scott Newkirk, began his prolific career in New York over thirty years ago working with some of the most iconic brands of...
14. Ann Howell Bullard | North Carolina Favorite
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Howell Bullard is an emerging designer carried in Capitol Brentwood and Poole Shop. She creates gorgeous and playful hand-painted leather bags r...
13. Nick Fouquet I Blood, Sweat & Tears
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Fouquet is the founder and designer behind his namesake hat collection known for unique style and craftsmanship. Nick chats with Laura about ...
12. Tonne Goodman I A Fashion Editor's Journey
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tonne Goodman is a legend in the fashion industry producing some of the most iconic fashion images of our time. Her meteoric rise through the fashio...
11. Tracy Feith I The Independent
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cult favorite fashion designer, Tracy Feith, grew up in Sherman, Texas as the son of an Air Force major. On this episode, Laura and Tracy discuss his ...
10. Laura Vinroot Poole
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Laura's longtime friend Hamlin O'Kelley turns the tables and asks Laura about her fashion history, their friendship from boarding school into adulthoo...
9. Lisa Dargan
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Dargan is an iconic member of the Capitol family – everyone is always delighted to see her walk into a room and takes note of what she is wear...
8. Sarah Wrenn
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Wrenn is the woman behind our coveted Capitol dinner parties. In this episode, Laura interviews Sarah to find out more about her culinary jou...
7. Pam Stowe
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pam Stowe is one of the most creative individuals in the Capitol family. Pam is known for showing up to a dinner party in character and has always h...
6. Hamlin O'Kelley
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 qu...
5. Irene Neuwirth
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 part...
4. Haskell Harris
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Haskell shares the stories of her childhood and the women who influenced her -- stay tuned for lively tales of her glamorous grandmot...
3. Mira Mikati
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mira Mikati is known for her collection of colorful pieces with cartoon-like embroidery and positive affirmations. Mira Mikati's life began with lea...
2. Pamela Love
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
1. Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Identical twins Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato are the co-owners of Lizzie Fortunato, a jewelry collection that Laura has supported for nearly ten yea...