Episodes

  • ARCHIVE | Yaser Shaw

    ARCHIVE | Yaser Shaw
    Apr 14 2026
    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
    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • 171. Frances Howie | Fabric, Fforme, & Frances

    171. Frances Howie | Fabric, Fforme, & Frances
    Mar 19 2026
    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.⁠
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 1 min
  • 170. Ileana Makri | The Language of Jewelry

    170. Ileana Makri | The Language of Jewelry
    Feb 25 2026
    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.⁠
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
  • 169. Christophe Desmaison | The Showroom Visionary

    169. Christophe Desmaison | The Showroom Visionary
    Dec 11 2025
    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
    Show More Show Less
    52 mins
  • 168. Isabel Wilkinson Schor | The Unexpected Journey to Attersee

    168. Isabel Wilkinson Schor | The Unexpected Journey to Attersee
    Nov 18 2025
    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
    Show More Show Less
    44 mins
  • 167. Amy Larocca | How To Be Well

    167. Amy Larocca | How To Be Well
    Nov 8 2025
     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
    Show More Show Less
    53 mins
  • 166. Marianne McDonald | The Business of Denim

    166. Marianne McDonald | The Business of Denim
    Nov 4 2025
    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
    Show More Show Less
    45 mins
  • 165. Alissa Zachary | The Entrepreneurial Spirit

    165. Alissa Zachary | The Entrepreneurial Spirit
    Oct 30 2025
    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
    Show More Show Less
    35 mins