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.

Find Lela (and us!) on Instagram: 

@lelarose

@lelarosebridal

@pearlbylelarose

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.lelarose.com

www.pearl.nyc

www.shop-capitol.com 

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.  

Find Jane Scott (and us!) on Instagram: 

@janescotthodges

@leontinelinens

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.leontinelinens.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

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.

Find Adam (and us!) on Instagram: 

@adamlippes

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.adamlippes.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

Alejandra Alonso Rojas is originally from Madrid, Spain from a long line of interesting and independent women.  When Alejandra decided to launch her collection, she turned inward to herself and her family instead of looking for outside references.  The result is a gorgeous and rich collection that has landed her a spot in the 2019 CFDA class and in many of our clients' hearts.

Find Alejandra (and us!) on Instagram: 

@alejandraalonsorojas

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.alejandraalonsorojas.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

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 & 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. 

Find Brooks (and us!) on Instagram: 

@brooksreitz

@leonsoystershop

@littlejackstavern

@melfischarleston

@jackrudycocktailco

@whatweworepodcast 

@shopcapitol 

Or on the web: 

www.leonsoystershop.com

www.littlejackstavern.com

www.eatatmelfis.com

www.jackrudycocktailco.com

www.shop-capitol.com 

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 designs worn by a range of personalities from Michele Obama to Lady Gaga -- the thread is her ability to make women feel powerful and sheltered in her clothing. Roksanda honestly shares on vulnerable topics from motherhood and being a business owner to her decision to design only two collections a year.

Find Roksanda (and us!) on Instagram: 

@whatweworepodcast

@shopcapitol 

@roksandailinicic

Or on the web:

www.shop-capitol.com

www.roksanda.com

Scott Newkirk, our visual director and buyer of TABOR, turns the tables and interviews Laura Vinroot Poole for this special episode.  Laura and Scott discuss the highlights from market in Milan and Paris, the buying process, and some of Laura’s favorite stops along the way.

Find Laura and Scott (and us!) on Instagram: 

@whatweworepodcast

@shopcapitol 

@lauravinroot

@burlap88

@newkirk_interiors

Or on the web: 

www.shop-capitol.com

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.

Find Jane (and us!) on Instagram: 

@whatweworepodcast

@shopcapitol 

@dovimaparis

Or on the web: 

www.shop-capitol.com

www.dovimaparis.com

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 the era.  Tune in as Scott shares his beginnings in the fashion industry in the 1980s and his path to self discovery along the way.

Find Scott (and us!) on Instagram: 

@whatweworepodcast

@shopcapitol 

@burlap88

@newkrik_interiors

Or on the web: 

www.shop-capitol.com 

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.

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