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    My Love-Hate Relationship with Chinese Fashion Finds

    My Love-Hate Relationship with Chinese Fashion Finds Okay, confession time. I, Chloe from Portland, have a closet that’s about 30% ‘Made in China’ and I’m not talking about the fast fashion kind. I’m a freelance graphic designer with a taste for minimalist, architectural silhouettes that usually cost a small fortune. My budget? Let’s call it ‘aspirational middle-class’ – I can splurge on a statement piece, but I’m also the queen of hunting for that perfect dupe. The conflict? I’m deeply skeptical of online shopping, yet utterly addicted to the treasure hunt. I speak in bursts – excited, skeptical, then reflective. This is my messy, honest take. It started with a…