I read "The Tipping Point" along with everyone else when it came out, ironically jumping on the bandwagon to read about ways people jump on bandwagons.  Living in New York is like taking part in one giant socialogy project...in which you get to be, not only the moderator, but an actual object in the experiment.  Essentially Emily steps into Barney's and wonder's who's behind the colors on the dresses which she will, no doubt be buying.  This brings on a whole discussion after which, I am introduced, (via a commentor) to one of the most useful tools on the internet: Pantone.

"(It's)dictated by the industry. Want proof? Or how to get a jump on next season’s shopping? Go HERE, on the left hand navigation bar there’s a subtitle report and they have a free downloadable colour report for every season. Fall 08 was up eons ago, and I’m surprised they don’t already have spring/ summer 09 up yet…" -kmarie

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