high fashion

noun

Examples of high fashion in a Sentence

boutiques that sell high fashion to the very wealthy
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In the last few years, Arc’teryx has made its way into high fashion, capturing the attention of street-style icons behind the gorpcore trend and collaborating with designers like Jil Sander. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026 That goes a long way toward helping visitors understand the context of these particular pieces and the history of high fashion at the same time. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026 Behind iconic brands such as Diesel, Reply, Gap 1969, AG and Goldsign, Goldschmied leaves behind a legacy that transformed jeans from utilitarian workwear into a cornerstone of high fashion. Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026 Carthen quickly made a name for herself in high fashion after returning to the States last summer. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high fashion

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of high fashion was in 1870

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“High fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20fashion. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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