Why I’ve Turned to Chinese Suppliers for My Thrifty, Chic Wardrobe I need to come clean about something. For years, I was that person who scoffed at the idea of buying clothes from China. I’d hear ‘made in China’ and immediately picture cheap, poorly-made knockoffs that would fall apart after one wash. I was a bit of a snob, honestly. My name’s Elara, I’m a freelance graphic designer living in Portland, Oregon, and my style is what I’d call ‘practical bohemian with a vintage twist.’ I’m on a strict middle-class budget, but I have expensive taste. That’s my conflict: I want to look like I spent a fortune, but I…