My Year of Buying from China: The Good, the Bad, and the Unexpectedly Chic Let me start with a confession: I used to be one of those people who rolled their eyes at the thought of ordering anything from China. You know, the stereotypes about knockoffs, questionable materials, and shipping times that made waiting for paint to dry seem exciting. But then my wallet started crying, and my closet started feeling… stale. I’m Claire, a freelance graphic designer living in Austin, Texas. My style is what I’d call “curated chaos” — think vintage blazers paired with modern sneakers, a lot of thrifted finds, but also a constant hunger for something…