Why I Stopped Avoiding Chinese Suppliers and Started Building My Wardrobe Around Them I’ll be honest with you: a few years ago, I was one of those people who sort of rolled my eyes when someone mentioned buying from China. I had this vague picture in my head of cheap, shoddily made knockoffs that would fall apart after two washes. I thought I was too sophisticated for that. I’m a graphic designer living in Austin, Texas, and I’ve always prided myself on curating a wardrobe that’s equal parts eclectic and intentional—lots of vintage Levi’s, handwoven accessories from Etsy, and the occasional splurge on a designer bag. The idea of scrolling…