What We Wore

By Laura Vinroot PooleArts Fashion & Beauty Design

What We Wore episodes

April 07, 2020 41. Haskell Harris | Garden and Gun Capsule
Garden & 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 & 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.

Find Garden and Gun (and us!) on Instagram:
@gardenandgun
@haskellharris
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol

Or on the web:
www.gardenandgun.com
www.shop-capitol.com
40 min
April 04, 2020 40. Brooks Reitz | Garden and Gun Capsule
Garden & Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because collectively, we believe that great storytelling is important now more than ever. In support one of Charleston's most beloved restaurateurs, Brooks Reitz, we are re-releasing this episode as part of our capsule. Laura sat down with Brooks at the Garden & Gun offices in Charleston for the original recording and discussed everything from Brooks’ rise through the restaurant ranks to their shared experience working with a professional coach.

Find Brooks (and us!) on Instagram:
@brookreitz
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol

Or on the web:
www.shop-capitol.com
37 min
April 02, 2020 39. Dave DiBenedetto, Editor in Chief, Garden and Gun | Garden and Gun Capsule
Garden & Gun and Capitol partnered on this What We Wore podcast capsule because we believe that great storytelling is important now more than ever. Our first episode features Garden & Gun Editor in Chief, Dave DiBenedetto. It is no surprise that Dave DiBenedetto is one of the most compelling storytellers in the business and his lively journey from the South to New York and back provides moments of rich meaning and many laughs. Laura and Dave also discuss the 2008 recession, which provides great resonance and inspiration amidst the continued Covid-19 crisis.

Find Garden and Gun (and us!) on Instagram:
@gardenandgun
@davedibendetto
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol

Or on the web:
www.gardenandgun.com
www.shop-capitol.com
28 min
March 21, 2020 38. Charlotte Lucas | Design Dreams
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.

Find La Ligne (and us!) on Instagram:
@charlottehlucas
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol

Or on the web:
www.charlottelucasdesign.com
www.shop-capitol.com
27 min
March 17, 2020 37. Cara Cara | Founders and Friendship
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 this spring -- their gorgeous launch dinner was a bright light in the midst of a trying time. The three co founders of Cara Cara are charming, talented, and vibrant, and this conversation takes a lively look at their entrepreneurial journey and the friendship behind it.

Find Cara Cara (and us!) on Instagram:
@caracara_nyc
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol

Or on the web:
www.caracaranyc.com
www.shop-capitol.com
33 min
March 14, 2020 36. Laura Vinroot Poole and Scott Newkirk | Fall Market Round Up
In this episode, Laura Vinroot Poole and creative director Scott Newkirk discuss the recent Paris market, the state of the industry, and the bright (pink!) days to come.

Find Scott (and us!) on Instagram:
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol
@burlap88
@newkrik_interiors

Or on the web:
www.shop-capitol.com
17 min
March 10, 2020 35. Jane Pendry, Dovima | Chapters of a Life in Fashion
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 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 that comes with many different chapters and experiences.

Find Jane (and us!) on Instagram:
@dovimaparis
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol

Or on the web:
www.dovimaparis.com
www.shop-capitol.com
49 min
March 03, 2020 34. Meredith German, Bienen Davis | Love of the Craft
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.

Find Meredith (and us!) on Instagram:
@meredithgerman_
@bienendavis
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol

Or on the web:
www.bienendavis.com
www.shop-capitol.com
33 min
February 25, 2020 33. Barbara Tfank | The Intersection of Fashion and Hollywood
In this episode, we learn more about Barbara Tfank's fascinating journey from costume design to fashion design. Most notably, we learn how Barbara paved the way for designers to dress and design for celebrities, which is now an enormous part of the fashion industry. Barbara's iconic creations have been worn by Uma Thurman, Adele, Michele Obama, and many more, on their most monumental occasions.

Find Barbara (and us!) on Instagram:
@barbaratfank
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol

Or on the web:
www.shop-capitol.com
45 min
February 18, 2020 32. Vivian Howard | A Culinary Tale
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.

Find Vivian (and us!) on Instagram:
@chefandthef
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol

Or on the web:
www.vivianhoward.com
www.shop-capitol.com
37 min

About What We Wore

From the publisher's feed

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.