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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 setter — one 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.