Why I Switched to Buying from China (and How It Changed My Wardrobe) I still remember the day I unboxed my first direct-from-China order. It was a faux leather jacket I’d seen on Instagram—same style, same color, but for a fraction of the designer price. I was nervous. My friends had warned me: “You get what you pay for.” But when I pulled it out, the stitching was clean, the zipper ran smooth, and the leather (okay, vegan leather) smelled like high-end boutique. That moment changed how I shop forever. Let me back up. I’m Emma, a 29-year-old freelance graphic designer living in Austin, Texas. My style? I call it…