What We Wore

By Laura Vinroot PooleArts Fashion & Beauty Design

What We Wore episodes

November 05, 2019 21. Adam Lippes | Making a Woman Smile
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
31 min
October 29, 2019 20. Alejandra Alonso Rojas | Keeping Fashion in the Family
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
28 min
October 22, 2019 19. Brooks Reitz | Personal and Leadership Style
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
37 min
October 15, 2019 18. Roksanda Ilincic | Finding Balance in Fashion
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
21 min
October 12, 2019 17. Special Episode | Market Round-Up
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
31 min
October 08, 2019 16. Jane Pendry | Chapters of a Life in Fashion
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
49 min
October 01, 2019 15. Scott Newkirk | Creativity and Self Discovery
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
36 min
September 24, 2019 14. Ann Howell Bullard | North Carolina Favorite
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.

Visit Instagrams: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol @annhowellbullard

Visit Websites: www.shop-capitol.com www.annhowellbullard.com
34 min
September 17, 2019 13. Nick Fouquet I Blood, Sweat & Tears
Nick Fouquet is the founder and designer behind his namesake hat collection known for unique style and craftsmanship. Nick chats with Laura about his younger years as the son of a fashion model and and the winding journey of his adulthood that led him to this very moment in his career. What sounds like a fortuitous path to the whimsical Nick Fouquet world we know, was actually luck met with preparation punctuated by Nick's unwavering passion and perseverance to keep his business growing. We think you will enjoy the good lessons and the good laughs in this episode.

Find Nick (and us!) on Instagram:
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol
@nickfouquet

Or on the web:
www.shop-capitol.com
www.nickfouquet.com
25 min
September 10, 2019 12. Tonne Goodman I A Fashion Editor's Journey
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.

Find Tonne (and us!) on Instagram:
@whatweworepodcast
@shopcapitol
@tonnegood

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

About What We Wore

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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.