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by Laura Vinroot Poole
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.
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- 3 weeks ago55 min
175. Stephanie Suberville | The Heart of Hierlome
Stephanie Suberville is the founder of Heirlome, a luxury fashion brand dedicated to preserving Mexico's rich textile traditions through collaboration with master artisans. What began as a search to reconnect with her own heritage has grown into a brand rooted in craftsmanship, cultural preservation, and timeless design. In this episode of What We Wore, Stephanie joins Laura Vinroot Poole to discuss growing up in Mexico, moving to New York to attend Parsons, and how distance from home deepened her appreciation for the traditions that shaped her. She shares the story behind Heirlome, her partnership with generations of master artisans, and why preserving handmade craftsmanship is more important than ever.
- Jun 4, 202652 min
174. Jennifer Fisher | Born to Hustle
Jennifer Fisher is the founder and creative force behind her eponymous jewelry brand, known for redefining everyday luxury through bold, personal design. But long before her signature pieces became staples of modern fashion, she was building a life guided by instinct, resilience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode of What We Wore, Jennifer joins Laura Vinroot Poole to discuss her upbringing in Santa Barbara, moving to New York, navigating health scares, motherhood, surrogacy, and building multiple businesses from personal necessity. From the origins of her jewelry brand to her wellness philosophy, Jennifer reflects on the experiences that shaped both her career and her perspective.
- May 14, 202657 min
173. Emilie Rubinfeld | Leading the House of Herrera
Emilie Rubinfeld is the president of Carolina Herrera, who's confidently leading the House into a new chapter after the departure of Carolina in 2018. Emily offers a window into the vast opportunities in the business of fashion, and shares how she's pivoted and communicated openly in challenging times, and that there's no playbook for running a global fashion house.
- Apr 23, 20261h 0m
172. Jenny Bird | The Chapters of Jenny Bird
Jenny Bird, Founder and Creative Director of her eponymous jewelry brand, built her business through evolution, shaped as much by personal turning points as creative ones. From a defining quarter-life crisis to navigating perimenopause while leading a company, her approach is rooted in designing a life that reflects who you are. Tune into the episode to hear how she’s built a brand alongside her own growth, embracing change at every stage. Find exclusive content from the episode: Instagram: @whatweworepodcast Youtube: What We Wore Podcast
- Apr 14, 202628 min
ARCHIVE | Yaser Shaw
Yaser Shaw's family has been in the shawl business for over 200 years, and Yaser is leading this generation of the family business. On this episode, Yaser and Laura discuss the intricate art of shawl making with over 700 artisans across Kashmir. From the shearing of the goats to the hand-weaving and embroidery, the process to create one shawl can take anywhere from three months to several years and remarkably, "not one drop of electricity is used." Find Yaser (and us!) on Instagram: @yasershawtextiles @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com
- Mar 19, 20261h 0m
171. Frances Howie | Fabric, Fforme, & Frances
Growing up in a rural art community in New Zealand meant Frances Howie developed a point of view untouched by trend cycles — one rooted in instinct, independence, and distance from the noise. Tune into the episode to hear how that early perspective shaped her journey across Paris, London, and New York, and eventually to Fforme.
- Feb 25, 202654 min
170. Ileana Makri | The Language of Jewelry
Ileana Makri is an Athens-based jewelry designer who is treasured by Capitol (and so many others!) for her signature pieces from the thread band to the evil eye. In this episode of What We Wore, she shares why, to her, stones are alive—why she feels a deep connection to those formed by nature, and why that energy matters in the pieces she creates. Watch the full conversation on YouTube to step inside Ileana’s world.
- Dec 11, 202551 min
169. Christophe Desmaison | The Showroom Visionary
Christophe Desmaison is the founder of CD Network and the champion of many brands you know and love. From coming to New York with 3 suitcases in the early 90s to representing some of the biggest brands in fashion like Golden Goose, there is so much to learn from this showroom visionary. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com
About What We Wore
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.
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