Throughout our eight seasons we’ve spoken with over 120 creative people from the fashion industry and beyond. You’ve joined us along the way to learn more about their journeys and crafts, but also for lessons on leadership or becoming an entrepreneur. Here are the highlights from lessons learned in Season 8 and beyond.

Throughout our eight seasons we’ve spoken with over 120 creative people from the fashion industry and beyond. You’ve joined us along the way to learn more about their journeys and crafts, but also for lessons on leadership or becoming an entrepreneur. Here are the highlights from lessons learned in Season 8 and beyond.

Entrepreneurship & Leadership Highlights

Nelli Kim

Nelli Kim is a skilled buyer at the highest level of the fashion industry who recently launched her shoe collection Reden.  Reden was born out her life experience from her journey as a shoe buyer, a life-changing trip to India, and surviving ovarian cancer.

Nelli Kim is a skilled buyer at the highest level of the fashion industry who recently launched her shoe collection Reden.  Reden was born out her life experience from her journey as a shoe buyer, a life-changing trip to India, and surviving ovarian cancer.

A Giving Spirit | Nelli Kim of RĒDEN

On this episode, Laura welcomes back Season 2 guest, jeweler Marie-Hélène de Taillac to dive deeper into her spiritual approach to working with gemstones. Marie-Hélène walks Laura through the energy and power of the each stone she works with offering an entirely new perspective to her collection, and wearing jewelry in general.

On this episode, Laura welcomes back Season 2 guest, jeweler Marie-Hélène de Taillac to dive deeper into her spiritual approach to working with gemstones. Marie-Hélène walks Laura through the energy and power of the each stone she works with offering an entirely new perspective to her collection, and wearing jewelry in general.

The Power of Stones | Marie-Hélène de Taillac

Marie-Hélène de Taillac is a jewelry designer whose greatest love is the gemstone. She treasures their imperfections and always seeks to educate on the way they connect us back to nature and spirituality. In this archival episode, Marie-Hélène shares more about her journey and her craft in advance of a new episode on the spirituality of gemstones dropping next week.

ARCHIVE | Marie-Hélène de Taillac

Louise Roe

Louise Roe is fashion journalist and television host turned entrepreneur who has recently launched Sharland England, an interiors collection with a nod to her great-grandmother. Her new business is a culmination of all of Louise’s experiences and proof that success is never a straight line.

Louise Roe is fashion journalist and television host turned entrepreneur who has recently launched Sharland England, an interiors collection with a nod to her great-grandmother. Her new business is a culmination of all of Louise’s experiences and proof that success is never a straight line.

Success is Never a Straight Line | Louise Roe of Sharland England

Claudia Mata

Claudia Mata is a former fashion editor turned entrepreneur — she changed careers after moving her family from New York to Marin County in California and going back to herbalism school. Now Claudia has created her own business, Vertly, a holistic skincare collection sourced locally from farmers in Marin County and batched each week.

Claudia Mata is a former fashion editor turned entrepreneur — she changed careers after moving her family from New York to Marin County in California and going back to herbalism school. Now Claudia has created her own business, Vertly, a holistic skincare collection sourced locally from farmers in Marin County and batched each week.

Editor turned Entrepreneur| Claudia Mata

Elizabeth von der Goltz

Elizabeth von der Goltz is a widely-respected fashion industry leader who is setting the tone for future female leadership in the fashion industry.  Elizabeth joins Laura from Harvard Business School where she is focusing on her next chapter of leadership before taking on a new role as Chief Fashion and Merchandising Officer of Farfetch and CEO of Browns.

Elizabeth von der Goltz is a widely-respected fashion industry leader who is setting the tone for future female leadership in the fashion industry.  Elizabeth joins Laura from Harvard Business School where she is focusing on her next chapter of leadership before taking on a new role as Chief Fashion and Merchandising Officer of Farfetch and CEO of Browns.

The Future of Female Leadership in Fashion | Elizabeth von der Goltz

Marina Moscone

Francesca and Marina Moscone are the co-founders of their namesake brand, Marina Moscone. As sisters and partners, they have worked together for six years to create a burgeoning family business. This episode shines a light on their commitment to only producing what they believe in, Marina's unique aesthetic, and a collection that is destined for success due to the sisters' unique partnership full of trust, love, and mutual respect.

Francesca and Marina Moscone are the co-founders of their namesake brand, Marina Moscone. As sisters and partners, they have worked together for six years to create a burgeoning family business. This episode shines a light on their commitment to only producing what they believe in, Marina's unique aesthetic, and a collection that is destined for success due to the sisters' unique partnership full of trust, love, and mutual respect.

ARCHIVE: Marina Moscone

Wiggy Hindmarch

Wiggy Hindmarch, is the designer and vivacious personality behind her namesake brand, Wiggy Kit. Wiggy shares many insights on her life from the confidence she found after having children to a turning point in her life after hearing the poem “the Dash.”  Wiggy is an inspiration for living life on your own terms as she lives and runs her company between London and Harbour Island in the Bahamas... and most importantly, fully living into her own dash.

Wiggy Hindmarch, is the designer and vivacious personality behind her namesake brand, Wiggy Kit. Wiggy shares many insights on her life from the confidence she found after having children to a turning point in her life after hearing the poem “the Dash.”  Wiggy is an inspiration for living life on your own terms as she lives and runs her company between London and Harbour Island in the Bahamas... and most importantly, fully living into her own dash.

The Dash | Wiggy Hindmarch

FROM THE ARCHIVE | From Season 1, we are re-airing this special episode featuring twin sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato who are celebrating 15 years in business this year. This episode highlights their entrepreneurial path and commitment to each other that has led to this milestone.

FROM THE ARCHIVE | From Season 1, we are re-airing this special episode featuring twin sisters Lizzie and Kathryn Fortunato who are celebrating 15 years in business this year. This episode highlights their entrepreneurial path and commitment to each other that has led to this milestone.

ARCHIVE | Lizzie & Kathryn Fortunato

Laura Vinroot Poole owns Capitol, an internationally-recognized specialty store with locations in Charlotte, North Carolina and Los Angeles, California.For Laura Vinroot Poole, Capitol has never really been about fashion...it has always always been about the people. From the designers she meets on the road to the editors and friends she hosts in-store, Laura gets to know our guests on a deeper, more authentic level through What We Wore.For more information on Capitol, Laura Vinroot Poole, and future What We Wore guests, please follow @shopcapitol and @whatweworepodcast on Instagram.

Charming, reflective, funny. So excited for more of this.

Pure Magic

Marvelous

Laura Vinroot Poole owns Capitol, an internationally-recognized specialty store with locations in Charlotte, North Carolina and Los Angeles, California. For Laura Vinroot Poole, Capitol has never really been about fashion...it has always always been about the people. From the designers she meets on the road to the editors and friends she hosts in-store, Laura gets to know our guests on a deeper, more authentic level through What We Wore. For more information on Capitol, Laura Vinroot Poole, and future What We Wore guests, please follow @shopcapitol and @whatweworepodcast on Instagram.

What We Wore

Vivian Howard

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 in Charleston, South Carolina, and the debut of her new cookbook.    Vivian shares her journey from North Carolina to New York and back home again as she prepares to expand into new markets with the release of her latest projects.

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 in Charleston, South Carolina, and the debut of her new cookbook.    Vivian shares her journey from North Carolina to New York and back home again as she prepares to expand into new markets with the release of her latest projects.

A Culinary Tale | Vivian Howard

Jane Scott Hodges is the founder of Leontine Linens based in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She creates the most gorgeous napkins, linens, and towels that often become family heirlooms. In this episode, Jane Scott Hodges shares more about the journey of her business from rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina to the acquisition of Eleanor Beard Studio, a Kentucky-based embroidery business, that makes her business what it is today.  

Jane Scott Hodges is the founder of Leontine Linens based in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She creates the most gorgeous napkins, linens, and towels that often become family heirlooms. In this episode, Jane Scott Hodges shares more about the journey of her business from rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina to the acquisition of Eleanor Beard Studio, a Kentucky-based embroidery business, that makes her business what it is today.

The Business of Linens | Jane Scott Hodges

Lela Rose

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 both enlightening and light-hearted -- Lela describes how she manages to make business fun in a very tough industry and how she navigated being a first-time mother and entrepreneur in a time before being a working mother was so widely talked about.

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 both enlightening and light-hearted -- Lela describes how she manages to make business fun in a very tough industry and how she navigated being a first-time mother and entrepreneur in a time before being a working mother was so widely talked about.

Keeping it Fun | Lela Rose

Charlotte Lucas

Charlotte Lucas is an acclaimed interior designer often highlighted in design magazines from House Beautiful to Elle Décor.  Charlotte is a dear friend of Capitol and her firm is based nearby in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Laura and Charlotte sat down after the Cara Cara launch dinner party that Charlotte co-hosted to talk interior design, growing teams, and hard work without complaint.

Charlotte Lucas is an acclaimed interior designer often highlighted in design magazines from House Beautiful to Elle Décor.  Charlotte is a dear friend of Capitol and her firm is based nearby in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Laura and Charlotte sat down after the Cara Cara launch dinner party that Charlotte co-hosted to talk interior design, growing teams, and hard work without complaint.

Design Dreams | Charlotte Lucas

Laura Vinroot Poole

Laura's longtime friend Hamlin O'Kelley turns the tables and asks Laura about her fashion history, their friendship from boarding school into adulthood, and her best, and worst, style journeys.

Laura's longtime friend Hamlin O'Kelley turns the tables and asks Laura about her fashion history, their friendship from boarding school into adulthood, and her best, and worst, style journeys.

Ruth Runberg

Garden &amp; Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because collectively, we believe that great storytelling is important now more than ever. Ruth Runberg is a Capitol alumna and a talented buyer who worked with the most iconic retailers in the fashion industry including Barney's, Saks, and Brown's.  Ruth recently opened an interiors business, R. Runberg Curiosities, where she sells rare furniture, accents, objects from around the world.  Laura and Ruth's conversation sheds a light on the way the fashion industry landscape has changed over the past 15 years to the present moment.

Garden &amp; Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because collectively, we believe that great storytelling is important now more than ever. Ruth Runberg is a Capitol alumna and a talented buyer who worked with the most iconic retailers in the fashion industry including Barney's, Saks, and Brown's.  Ruth recently opened an interiors business, R. Runberg Curiosities, where she sells rare furniture, accents, objects from around the world.  Laura and Ruth's conversation sheds a light on the way the fashion industry landscape has changed over the past 15 years to the present moment.

Garden and Gun Capsule | Ruth Runberg

Brooks Reitz

Brooks Reitz is a Charleston restaurateur who owns Leon's, Melfi's, Little Jack's Tavern and founded Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.   Brooks has collaborated with us on several of our biggest occasions such as our 20th Anniversary Celebration and TABOR's Annual Bungalow Social.     Laura sat down with Brooks at the Garden &amp; Gun offices in Charleston for this episode, which offers powerful insight from two creative entrepreneurs on deciding to work with a professional coach and the process of becoming a more authentic leader.

Personal and Leadership Style | Brooks Reitz

Haskell Harris

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 perspective and style, which she shares with the world through her role as Style Director of Garden &amp; Gun magazine.

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 perspective and style, which she shares with the world through her role as Style Director of Garden &amp; Gun magazine.

Tonne Goodman

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 fashion industry is a lively tale full of the best and the brightest in the field; Tonne was discovered by Diana Vreeland who she later worked for at the Met, she produced an iconic shoot with Helmut Newton on her first day at the New York Times, and most recently Tonne served as the fashion director at Vogue for 20 years. Tonne also generously shares her experience as a working mother and what she envisions for her life next.  

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 fashion industry is a lively tale full of the best and the brightest in the field; Tonne was discovered by Diana Vreeland who she later worked for at the Met, she produced an iconic shoot with Helmut Newton on her first day at the New York Times, and most recently Tonne served as the fashion director at Vogue for 20 years. Tonne also generously shares her experience as a working mother and what she envisions for her life next.

A Fashion Editor's Journey I Tonne Goodman

Lisa Dargan

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 wearing.  This episode explores her sartorial beginnings and offers great style anecdotes along the way.

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 wearing.  This episode explores her sartorial beginnings and offers great style anecdotes along the way.

Adam Lippes

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's youngest creative directors at Oscar de la Renta.  Now, Adam is designing his beautiful namesake collection that reimagines American sportswear and stays true to his vision that clothing should always make a woman smile. In this episode, we learn more about Adam's journey to this latest chapter, his continued passion for the home space, and his new endeavor with his partner creating a luxurious new world for marijuana in the Berkshires.

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's youngest creative directors at Oscar de la Renta.  Now, Adam is designing his beautiful namesake collection that reimagines American sportswear and stays true to his vision that clothing should always make a woman smile. In this episode, we learn more about Adam's journey to this latest chapter, his continued passion for the home space, and his new endeavor with his partner creating a luxurious new world for marijuana in the Berkshires.

Making a Woman Smile | Adam Lippes

Pam Stowe

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 had a flair for the dramatic.  We learn in this episode that this started early for her – in fact, Lumberton, North Carolina may never forget her debut as homecoming queen.

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 had a flair for the dramatic.  We learn in this episode that this started early for her – in fact, Lumberton, North Carolina may never forget her debut as homecoming queen.

Garden &amp; Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because collectively, we believe that great storytelling is important now more than ever.  Haskell Harris is the style director for Garden &amp; Gun and we are re-releasing this special episode as part of our joint capsule.   Haskell is a wonderful storyteller, especially when it comes to her tales of growing up in Martinsville, Virginia.  Laura and Haskell also discuss what it means to be Southern, their uncommon shared experience of eloping, and, of course, Southern style.

Garden and Gun Capsule | Haskell Harris

Sarah Wrenn

Sarah Wrenn is the woman behind our coveted Capitol dinner parties.  In this episode, Laura interviews Sarah to find out more about her culinary journey and what she wore along the way.

Sarah Wrenn is the woman behind our coveted Capitol dinner parties.  In this episode, Laura interviews Sarah to find out more about her culinary journey and what she wore along the way.

Hamlin O'Kelley

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.

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.

Meredith German

Bienen Davis

In this episode, Laura speaks with dear friend and designer Meredith German -- Meredith's entertaining tales of her childhood spent at the iconic Greenbrier Hotel progress into a colorful journey through the fashion industry as a designer for Marc Jacobs, Draper James, Reed Krakoff, and now, heritage brand Bienen Davis.  There is much to learn through Meredith's experience from her decision to shutter her namesake collection to her latest chapter re-imagining a storied brand.

In this episode, Laura speaks with dear friend and designer Meredith German -- Meredith's entertaining tales of her childhood spent at the iconic Greenbrier Hotel progress into a colorful journey through the fashion industry as a designer for Marc Jacobs, Draper James, Reed Krakoff, and now, heritage brand Bienen Davis.  There is much to learn through Meredith's experience from her decision to shutter her namesake collection to her latest chapter re-imagining a storied brand.

Love of the Craft | Meredith German, Bienen Davis

Irene Neuwirth

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 she has her sights set on next. 

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 she has her sights set on next.

Jane Pendry

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 Saint Laurent and Givenchy, and eventually creating her own coveted brand that is a favorite of our clients for its tailored shapes and beautiful fabrics.    Jane's story teaches us all the value of creating your own path and the beauty of many different chapters and experiences.

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 Saint Laurent and Givenchy, and eventually creating her own coveted brand that is a favorite of our clients for its tailored shapes and beautiful fabrics.  Jane's story teaches us all the value of creating your own path and the beauty of many different chapters and experiences.

Chapters of a Life in Fashion | Jane Pendry

Ann Howell Bullard

Ann Howell Bullard is an emerging designer carried in Capitol Brentwood and Poole Shop.  She creates gorgeous and playful hand-painted leather bags right here in North Carolina. In this episode, Ann Howell and Laura connect on shared experiences as native North Carolinians and the trials that come with growing a new business .   This is a great conversation for entrepreneurs in the design field interested in learning more about a fellow entrepreneur's unique path.

Ann Howell Bullard is an emerging designer carried in Capitol Brentwood and Poole Shop.  She creates gorgeous and playful hand-painted leather bags right here in North Carolina. In this episode, Ann Howell and Laura connect on shared experiences as native North Carolinians and the trials that come with growing a new business . This is a great conversation for entrepreneurs in the design field interested in learning more about a fellow entrepreneur's unique path.

North Carolina Favorite | Ann Howell Bullard

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 the editorial side of the fashion industry working with some of the most revered media brands including WWD, The LA Times, and The Hollywood Reporter.  Laura Vinroot Poole gets the unique opportunity to interview this legendary fashion critic who is rarely the interviewee.  In this conversation, Booth shares more about her reputable career, the state of fashion today, and above all, that she still loves a good purse.

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 the editorial side of the fashion industry working with some of the most revered media brands including WWD, The LA Times, and The Hollywood Reporter.  Laura Vinroot Poole gets the unique opportunity to interview this legendary fashion critic who is rarely the interviewee.  In this conversation, Booth shares more about her reputable career, the state of fashion today, and above all, that she still loves a good purse.

The State of Fashion | Booth Moore

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