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S9 Ep17 ECLECTIC INVENTORY: Meg Barnes, New York-based interior designer turned dealer - on vintage watches and Coach bags, Betsey Johnson’s yard sale and opening her studio.

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Release Date: 05/19/2025

S9 Ep23 ESTATE SALES.NET: General Manager, Marika Clemow - on the technology innovating estate sales for the modern day secondhand buyers and shoppers. show art S9 Ep23 ESTATE SALES.NET: General Manager, Marika Clemow - on the technology innovating estate sales for the modern day secondhand buyers and shoppers.

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This episode is brought to you by Classic Coco, thank you for making Pre-Loved Podcast possible!   This is the space where we  talk about all things vintage, secondhand and pre-loved across the fashion space! And for new listeners, or longtime pals, to follow along with all things thrift, vintage, rad, retro, and sustainable, you can find me Emily Stochl, across the internet as @emilymstochl. Come hang out I’d love to chat with you!  On today’s show, we’re chatting with Brie, the founder of Very Breezy, a luxury vintage fashion studio in New York. Brie is a lifelong...

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This episode is brought to you by Classic Coco, thank you for making Pre-Loved Podcast possible!     This is the space where we  talk about all things vintage, secondhand and pre-loved across the fashion space! And for new listeners, or longtime pals, to follow along with all things thrift, vintage, rad, retro, and sustainable, you can find me Emily Stochl, across the internet as @emilymstochl. Come hang out I’d love to chat with you!  On today’s show, we’re chatting with Monique of LA Retro Girl! You might know her from being a regular vintage dealer at Pickwick...

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This is the space where we  talk about all things vintage, secondhand a0nd pre-loved across the fashion space! And for new listeners, or longtime pals, to follow along with all things thrift, vintage, rad, retro, and sustainable, you can find me Emily Stochl, across the internet as @emilymstochl. Come hang out I’d love to chat with you! 

On today’s show, we’re chatting with Meg Barnes, the founder of Eclectic Inventory. Meg is a New York-based interior designer turned vintage dealer, who started an Etsy shop in 2012. Her side-hustle has grown and evolved – Eclectic Inventory has just opened a new studio space in Williamsburg! 

On this episode we talk about how Meg's interior design background shaped her expert eye for quality and character in everything from vintage Coach bags to rare timepieces. You'll hear about her fascinating entry into the watch world (including the story behind that vintage watch choker I'm often wearing!), her experience shopping at Betsey Johnson's actual yard sale, and how she transformed her side hustle into a thriving vintage business.

Meg offers thoughtful insights on vintage market trends, reveals which designer bags are currently surging in popularity, and shares her philosophy on creating beautiful moments in everyday life through special household objects. 

Whether you're a seasoned collector or casual thrifter, you'll be inspired by Meg's passion for giving timeless pieces new life. It’s a really fun one and I think you’re gonna love it – let’s dive right in!

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [1:46] How Betsey Johnson's whimsical, feminine designs shaped Meg's fashion sensibilities and continue to inspire her today.
  • [3:16] Growing up treasure hunting at garage sales with her mom and making her first Etsy sale with a thrifted cat pillow.
  • [6:21] “Thanks, It’s Thrifted!” Meg’s $10 thrifted Versace pants.
  • [8:05] Why Meg chose interior design as her career path and how it taught her to create curated environments and experiences.
  • [12:59] Building Eclectic Inventory as an Etsy shop, while balancing full-time work.
  • [17:23] How vintage Coach bags became Meg's specialty, which eventually evolved into other designer vintage purses
  • [21:43] The Chloe Paddington bag craze and Meg's thoughts on why certain designer bags are having a moment
  • [25:05] How a mall job at Fossil led to her vintage watch expertise.
  • [33:56] Opening Eclectic Inventory's physical space in Williamsburg and creating a hub for collaboration.
  • [39:42] Stumbling upon Betsey Johnson's personal yard sale in the Hamptons and scoring archival runway pieces.

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