fashionista

noun

fash·​ion·​is·​ta ˌfa-shə-ˈnē-stə How to pronounce fashionista (audio)
: a designer, promoter, or follower of the latest fashions

Examples of fashionista in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An icon in her own right, the German-Italian wild child took everyone on a ride as a fashionista, actor and muse to the world’s hottest band. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 All manner of fashionistas, actors, models, athletes, and influencers reflected the theme with otherworldy eveningwear, striking jewelry, and spectacular wrist candy. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 Unlike those fashionistas, though, Lively, famously, doesn’t work with a stylist, preferring to choose her own pieces and communicate directly with designers. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 May 2024 Kris Jenner is a floral angel in all white The devil works hard, but Kris Jenner is an angel among fashionistas. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 This year, there were a number of fashionistas who fans missed seeing on fashion’s biggest night. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2024 Going to a bookstore for me is as exciting as a fashionista going to Chanel. Kathryn Shattuck, New York Times, 4 May 2024 Read on to find jeans, accessories, and more fit for a summer fashionista starting at just $17. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024 The fashionista also brings her sense of style to Depop and runs her own shop, @styledbylux. Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

fashion entry 1 + -ista (as in sandinista)

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fashionista was in 1993

Dictionary Entries Near fashionista

Cite this Entry

“Fashionista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashionista. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

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