This book comes from a number of years of interest in the counterfeit fashion industry, and, even long before getting to the stage of wanting to write it, so many colleagues and friends have helped me along the way – through discussing ideas, support and at times, simply some encouragement. My first thanks go to the staff and my PhD supervisory team in the School of Law at Leeds University. This opportunity has made everything since possible. During the writing of this book, I moved from the School of Social Sciences and Law at Teesside University to the School for Policy Studies at University of Bristol. I would like to thank my colleagues in both departments for their support and encouragement. I also have to thank my wider criminological academic (and also support) network, who inspire me academically and make the tough days easier: Alexandra Hall, James Treadwell, Tom Raymen, Tammy Ayres, Oliver Smith and Corina Medley. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to my research. Writing this book during increasingly pressurised times in HE, not to mention long distance job and house moves and various personal life ‘mini crises’ would simply not have been possible without the support of my friends and family who are too many to mention individually: I love you all. Special thanks to Scottish Katie for believing in me and being the kindest, toughest yet most gentle person to ever walk into my life, to the JSAM crew for the ‘moments’, Charlene for the headspace, and of course; mum, dad, Sophie and Mick for being my rocks.