Here’s what some of our readers said when they sent in their fakes:

"I would just love to say thank you for putting this information out for the public to see, I appreciate this greatly. I had no previous idea that there were really people, women out there selling these fakes to the public. I know now and will never be attending a purse party."
- Ritz, Los Angeles, CA

"Fakes are Never in Fashion is a fabulous initiative! It is very enlightening and has convinced me to never buy a counterfeit item again"
–Tamara, Baltimore, MD

"I just read your article about knock-off bags. I am horrified by it. I own several of these bags, and so does everyone I work with. We have had parties at our day spa where we sell fake handbags. We even have one scheduled for next month. I would love to get a downloadable copy of this article to share with my staff, clients and friends. We will be canceling the upcoming party and will not be allowing future ones. I may be able to make only a small difference, but I am committed to making whatever difference I can. Child labor is one of the worst crimes on this planet."
- Kelly, Seattle, WA

"I am a firm believer in that if you can’t have the ‘real’ thing, then you should find something equally as fashionable at a price point that you can afford. I can honestly say that I completely agree with and support your campaign that ‘fakes’ are never in fashion."
- Holly, Huntington, NY

"The article on faux luxury bags was truly an eye-opener. Thank you so much for publishing it because it really gives a descriptive insight into the horrors of child labor. I think it is definitely true that if women knew anything about how their fake bags were made, they would think twice before buying one."
- Amy, Los Angeles, CA

"I am very proud that Bazaar has taken a stand about ‘fakes.’ It’s a good thing."
- Yvonne, Dallas, TX

"For what it is worth, I have never done anything like this before. I felt compelled to submit my ideas to you. As I stated earlier, I have been working on this issue for years from a mother’s viewpoint with tremendous success. In my opinion, there are way too many bright girls out there with so much potential caught up in the silliness of faking. I am just glad I am not alone in this."
- Erin, FL

"Personally, I have strong feelings about this campaign and really agree with its theme. I am interested in creating a design that not only conveys a strong message for the campaign, but is also executed in a stylish and artistic manner (style is something that I associate with Harper’s Bazaar magazine)."
- Sakurako, Lakewood, NJ