About Larry Marcus

The Three Elements of Sharon Barner

Sharon Barner is fond of bold moves. Her mother, no shrinking violet herself, always told her that if there was something new to conquer she should just do it. Barner’s most recent bold move started with a small observation. In 2001, on her first trip to China, she noticed that every store she passed was filled with designer knockoffs: shoes, purses, clothes—all gorgeous, all counterfeit. How could she tell? She’s an appreciator of fine goods, beginning with the silver link bracelet from …