I had the privilege of having a conversation with Anna Sui - one of the original independent designers who has conquered every category from ready-to-wear to beauty and fragrance…she’s always been way ahead of her time. But, in spite of the seemingly strategic way her business has unfolded over the past 40 years, she assured me that “there was no master plan”

Julie de Libran has been lauded as one of the most respected designers in the industry. From a decade under Miuccia Prada and Marc Jacobs to later becoming the artistic director of Sonia Rykiel, Julie is finally stepping out on her own.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Brentwood Country Mart, this conversation features Anya Hindmarch, Gregg Renfrew of Beauty Counter, and our host Laura Vinroot Poole of Capitol. This episode was hosted  by transformational leadership coach, Ashley Wick and features profound insights from this powerful group of female leaders on entrepreneurship, reinvention, reframing fear, and so much more.

Meredith Melling Burke is a former Vogue fashion editor and now a founder of the NY-based womenswear collection, La Ligne. This conversatiom highlights Meredith's unique journey, why she believes she is always learning, and her new perspective on risk.

Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means are the dynamic sisters behind Miron Crosby, a collection of cowboy boots. On this episode from Season 5, you will hear the story of their life together from growing up on a ranch in West Texas, to embarking on separate careers in New York, and finally returning to Texas to launch Miron Crosby.

Lauren Sherman is a career journalist who has reported on the fashion industry for the past twenty years. This episode shines a light on the complexity and nuances of the industry and the power of finding your niche.

The partnership of Lily Clempson and Michel Cantin of Lily Eve is a true example of alchemy. After an unlikely meeting during Covid, they joined forces on upcycling vintage Hermes blankets and towels into clothing and a business was born. Their love of their work and each other feels like the reason their venture has been so successful.

Malia Mills has always been ahead of her time -- she pioneered swimwear sold as separates and by cup size in the 90s and her advertisements were revolutionary. Malia's journey is, in her words, a testament to the breadcrumbs that create your life path. Her "hell yes" mentality and messages to women are so much bigger than her swimwear line.

Mickey Drexler is the former CEO of Ann Taylor, the Gap, J.Crew and creator of spin-off brands Old Navy and Madewell. Mickey is currently the Alex Mill chairman and chief investor. This episode is a unique opportunity to learn from this legendary fashion industry leader and mentor.

Martin Grant is an Australian fashion designer based in Paris. Martin started out at age 16 and his diverse training in sculpture and tailoring has created a collection distinctly his own. Martin’s humble, quiet nature and distinct, refined designs are an inspiring demonstration of authenticity in the fashion industry.

Tug Rice is a New York based-artist who is known for his sophisticated and cheerful illustrations and his collaborations with brands from Dior to The Carlyle. On this episode, Tug sheds light on his artistic journey and how he has found a sense of flow at this stage in his career.

Edeline Lee is a London-based independent designer who is uniquely attuned to the powerful woman she designs for. She chooses to focus on light energy rather than dark, and being gracious and kind, which filters from her team to the stitching in her clothes.

JJ Martin, founder of La DoubleJ, is back on What We Wore to discuss her new book, Mamma Milano, launching this fall. JJ shares how her life and business unfolded once she fully embraced the Italian culture and listened to what it was trying to teach her. This episode is full of spiritual and creative wisdom whether you are part of the fashion industry or not.

JJ Martin is the founder and designer of La Double and our guest from Season 4. We hope you find inspiration in this episode from the archival as JJ first shares embarking on a spiritual journey that has now become fully integrated into her work and community.

Anya Hindmarch is once again the CEO and Creative Director of her namesake collection after buying back her business in 2019. On this special episode, we speak to Anya about the past and future of her company, key advice from her book, and the power of choice.

Lauren Harwell Godfrey is a jewelry designer with a truly distinct point of view that has emerged over many years of career reinvention. Lauren shares her winding road from a successful career in advertising to culinary school to her final destination as a jewelry designer.

Chloe Malle is a contributing editor at Vogue and the co-host of the magazine’s podcast the Run-Thru. Chloe shares how she unexpectedly came to work at Vogue fifteen years ago and continues to cultivate a rich career with the brand in the midst of navigating motherhood.

Wes Gordon is the creative director of the storied fashion house Carolina Herrera. Wes generously shares more about his conviction to become a designer at a young age, his experience as young independent designer with his own collection, and working Carolina Herrara's side in her last year at the house before Wes was selected to carry on the house’s vision.

Throughout our eight seasons we’ve spoken with over 120 creative people from the fashion industry and beyond. You’ve joined us along the way to learn more about their journeys and crafts, but also for lessons on leadership or becoming an entrepreneur. Here are the highlights from lessons learned in Season 8 and beyond.

Nelli Kim is a skilled buyer at the highest level of the fashion industry who recently launched her shoe collection Reden.  Reden was born out her life experience from her journey as a shoe buyer, a life-changing trip to India, and surviving ovarian cancer.

On this episode, Laura welcomes back Season 2 guest, jeweler Marie-Hélène de Taillac to dive deeper into her spiritual approach to working with gemstones. Marie-Hélène walks Laura through the energy and power of the each stone she works with offering an entirely new perspective to her collection, and wearing jewelry in general.

Marie-Hélène de Taillac is a jewelry designer whose greatest love is the gemstone. She treasures their imperfections and always seeks to educate on the way they connect us back to nature and spirituality. In this archival episode, Marie-Hélène shares more about her journey and her craft in advance of a new episode on the spirituality of gemstones dropping next week.

Louise Roe is fashion journalist and television host turned entrepreneur who has recently launched Sharland England, an interiors collection with a nod to her great-grandmother. Her new business is a culmination of all of Louise’s experiences and proof that success is never a straight line.

Claudia Mata is a former fashion editor turned entrepreneur — she changed careers after moving her family from New York to Marin County in California and going back to herbalism school. Now Claudia has created her own business, Vertly, a holistic skincare collection sourced locally from farmers in Marin County and batched each week.