In this episode, Meredith and Sarah break down an enormous underbelly in our shopping ecosystem: the world of fake handbags, shoes, clothing, and even nail polish. Meredith gives tips on how to spot fakes and talks about her own personal history with buying fake things. Sarah and Meredith discuss the fake industry, its problems, lack of regulation, and what it means for how we signal wealth. Meredith also goes into how to protect yourself against scams.
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The Wide World of Fakes and Scams

It Never Gets Old is about the second hand economy, particularly in fashion and retail. Whether that means vintage, consignment, resale, or thrift, host Meredith Fineman and producer Sarah Lane are here to break down the ins and outs of buying, selling, and everything between. Topics range from luxury fashion second hand like Chanel and Hermès, to how to thrift shop, to size discrimination, to new online outlets to buy and sell used clothing. Learn more at: www.ingopodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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An Update from It Never Gets Old

In this episode, get into the history of Hermes and how to think about buying some of the most expensive things the brand offers today. Learn more: www.instagram.com/ingopodcast www.twitter.com/ingopodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best Of: The World of Chanel and Hermes Part II

In this episode we learn about the two most popular and longest-sustaining luxury brands, Chanel and Hermes. We get into the history of Chanel, its questionable ties to parts of our worldview, and how to think about buying some of the most expensive things. Learn more: www.instagram.com/ingopodcast www.twitter.com/ingopodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best Of: The World of Chanel and Hermes Part 1

In this episode Meredith and Sarah go down the rabbit hole of discontinued styles. Was there something you loved years ago but it isn’t made anymore? Some tips on how to get it. 
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Best Of: Hunting for Discontinued or Past Season Items

Meredith and Sarah break down a big (always recurring) trend which is tie-dye. You might be seeing colorful tie-dye sets all over your Instagram, so how can you get one more sustainably or for less? You can make it yourself or buy it secondhand. Show us what you're tie-dying. Episode links: History of the Tie-Dye shirt All Natural Tie-Dye DIY 5 Easy Tie-Dye Instructions Tie Dye Archives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wide World of Fakes and Scams

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