That Time I Bought a “Designer” Bag from China and My Friends Couldn’t Tell the Difference Okay, confession time. Last month, I was scrolling through my feed, drowning in envy over this stunning, minimalist leather tote bag. The brand? Some impossibly chic French label with a three-figure price tag that made my bank account weep. I’m Chloe, by the way. I live in Portland, Oregon, and I work as a freelance graphic designer. My style is what I call “practical chic” – I love clean lines, quality fabrics, but I also have a mortgage. My budget is firmly middle-class, which means I’m constantly negotiating between my love for beautiful things…