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Wears it before it's cool, then acts surprised when everyone copies.

means A person who starts fashions or ideas that others rush to imitate.

from From trend (Old English trendan, to turn or roll) plus setterone who establishes a direction the rest of the herd swivels toward.

Coined eraSurfaced in 1950s American style press.
EconomicsDrives the so-called diffusion of innovations curve.
ParadoxStops being one once everyone follows.
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