Those people showed their ignorance when they said the Damier was "fake leather."
Damier isn't supposed to BE leather, you morons.
Those are the same folks who will go to Payless and spend $100 on 5 pairs of plastic shoes made in China, instead of $100 on a leather pair, made in Italy.
Some people value quality, and want the best for their money.
Many do not.
They wouldn't recognize fine workmanship if it hit them in the head.