A womans face is reflected in the window of a clothing boutique catering to businessmen and women on Wall Street November 6, 2008 in New York City. 2008 witnessed one of modern capitalisms greatest crisis to date. New York City, and specifically the area around Wall Street, was Ground Zero for the economic meltdown. Its boutiques, streets and money markets all told a story about fortunes won and fortunes lost in the blink of an eye.