Capitol
Retail Apparel and FashionNorth Carolina, United States201-500 Employees
Capitol is a mid-sized boutique in the apparel and fashion space, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It curates a mix of established European labels and emerging designers, providing a global perspective tailored to Southern sensibilities. The store hosts experiential in-store events and reflects founder Laura Vinroot Poole's approach, blending femininity with bold color and patterns to support individual expression. For more than twenty years, Capitol has showcased designs from major houses such as Balenciaga, Dries Van Noten, Marc Jacobs, Marni, Celine, and Saint Laurent, while also highlighting rising talents like Irene Neuwirth and Olympia Le-Tan. The business serves women seeking expressive style and discovery, contributing to Charlotte’s fashion landscape by presenting European labels and nurturing emerging designers with a global outlook tied to Southern sensibilities.