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169. Christophe Desmaison | The Showroom Visionary

2025/12/11

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

168. Isabel Wilkinson Schor | The Unexpected Journey to Attersee

2025/11/18

Isabel Wilkinson Shor is the founder of Attersee and a journalist turned fashion-industry entrepreneur. Isabel shares how a single conversation changed the course of her career… and how she overcame imposter syndrome to become a remarkable designer and businesswoman. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

167. Amy Larocca | How To Be Well

2025/11/08

Amy Larocca is an award-winning American journalist who spent two decades at New York Magazine. Her book, how to Be Well, takes a hard look at the wellness industry and its effects on women today. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

166. Marianne McDonald | The Business of Denim

2025/11/04

Marianne McDonald is the creative director of Citizens of Humanity and our first denim designer. She’s worked with denim both as an entrepreneur… starting her own collection… and also iconic brands like the Gap. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

165. Alissa Zachary | The Entrepreneurial Spirit

2025/10/30

Alissa Zachary worked her way through the fashion industry with respected brands like the Row, developing her keen eye for design. Alissa used her extensive experience and her innate entrepreneurial spirit to launch her own brand, High Sport, starting with the perfect pant. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

164. ARCHIVE | Live from the Brentwood Country Mart with Anya Hindmarch, Gregg Renfrew, and Laura Vinroot Poole

2025/10/09

As my friend Gregg Renfrew re-launches her company and Anya Hindmarch visits our Charlotte store, I wanted to re-air this powerful conversation led by transformational coach, Ashley Wick. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

163. Clare Hornby | On Building ME+EM

2025/09/25

Clare Hornby is the founder and CEO of the UK-based ME+EM. Clare’s inspiring entrepreneurial story includes a mid-career pivot from advertising to fashion… and becoming a respected leader in an industry she knew nothing about. Clare shares insights on resilience, innovation, and the power of understanding your customer's real needs. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

162. Tommy Ton | On the Street

2025/09/17

Tommy Ton is one of fashion’s first street style photographers. Tommy jumped into the industry at a pivotal time, when bloggers and fashion first collided. He is a pioneer of the integration of fashion and digital media and he was born to tell this story. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

161. Ellen Carey | Fashion & The City

2025/08/28

Ellen Carey has been a part of the fashion industry for over 30 years — She has created a career out of supporting emerging designers and encourages everyone to find their own unique path within the industry.

160. Ivan Shaw | A Career in Photos

2025/07/31

Ivan Shaw is the former photography director at Vogue, for over twenty years, and an amazing orator of the stories and excitement of Vogue at the height of the magazine. He shares a wealth of wisdom from his career at Condé Nast where he is now the Corporate Photography Director of Condé Nast and Visuals Editor for The World of Interiors. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

159. Pati Dubroff | Beauty & Being

2025/07/17

Pati Dubroff is an exceptional makeup artist who works with some of the biggest names in fashion and Hollywood. Her superpower is her ability to make women feel their most beautiful without ever “losing the person” underneath.

158. Mary Katrantzou | An Independent Voice

2025/06/26

Mary Katrantzou is a London-based independent designer who has designed her namesake business for nearly 20 years and recently appointed Bulgari's first-ever Creative Director of Leather Goods and Accessories. Her story is an incredible lesson on focus, creativity and being responsible to your talent and your own voice.

157. Melissa Morris | Redefining the Handbag

2025/06/12

Melissa Morris is the founder of a luxury leather goods company, Métier. Her unique way of coming to fashion through sculpture and business has created a completely innovative handbag. Find us on Instagram: @whatweworepodcast @shopcapitol Or on the web: www.shop-capitol.com

156. Brett Heyman | Fashion Meets Cannabis

2025/04/29

Brett Heyman of Edie Parker is an energetic entrepreneur who started with handbags and is now passionately forging her way into the cannabis business.

155. Carolina Castiglioni | Live at Capitol

2025/04/15

This special episode was recorded live from the Capitol courtyard with host Laura Vinroot Poole and designer Carolina Castiglioni. Carolina shares her incredible fashion industry legacy - her family started and later sold Marni - and how they are forging into the future with her collection Plan C.

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Amazing and Inspiring Interviews. A must listen!

So happy I discovered this podcast. I’m starting my own fashion brand and these interviews are keeping me focused and excited and out of self doubt. ...

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It’s not just about fashion, it’s about people

One of my all time favorite podcasts. You know how some people know how to inspire you… (their passion, knowledge and vision)that is what this podcas...

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I adore this podcast and get so excited whenever a new episode comes out! I’ve learned so much about the inside lives and inspirations behind so many ...

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Absolutely love!!

Such warm and insightful conversations. Thank you!

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