I remember the first time I stumbled upon a mulebuy spreadsheet. It was a late-night rabbit hole that started with me obsessing over a pair of Margiela Tabis I simply couldn’t stomach paying full retail for. I’m Cassandra, a freelance graphic designer living in Portland, and my closet is a carefully curated mix of thrifted gems, sample sale scores, and an unhealthy obsession with Japanese denim. My style is ‘quiet luxury meets industrial grunge’—think cashmere turtlenecks under stiff Carhartt jackets. I’m not a student, but I’m not a high roller either; I’m that middle-of-the-road shopper who refuses to overpay. And let me tell you, there’s a satisfying, almost rebellious thrill…