I live in Portland, Oregon, where vintage denim and thrifted tees rule. But lately, my Instagram feed has been flooded with these impossibly chic, structured handbags that I could not find anywhere locally. They looked like a cross between Loewe and Bottega, but with unique hardware I had never seen before. Curious, I started digging and discovered a whole universe of Chinese manufacturers selling directly through this tool called a Kakobuy spreadsheet. It felt like stumbling into a secret fashion vault. My name is Leo, I am a graphic designer and part-time vintage reseller, and my style is best described as minimalist with a punk edge. I am not a…