fashion-forward

adjective

fash·​ion-for·​ward ˈfa-shᵊn-ˈfȯr-wərd 

: conforming to, attuned to, or characterized by the latest trends in fashion

fashion-forward clothing

Like a proud parent, Goldstein-Lynch shows off her fashion-forward students' bags—some with matching shoes …

—Winifred Gallagher

They are the alpha teens—fashion-forward young people who educate clothing company executives about style.

—Sara Eckel

Examples of fashion-forward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This option has a classy leg slit that feels more elegant than a typical maxi, similar to Beckham’s dress, and its flattering stomach ruching and dramatic draping look modern and fashion-forward. —Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026

There’s a lot to note about the first lady’s flashy, fashion-forward new film. —Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026

The heels followed the silhouette of a classic court pump, with the patent leather giving them a more casual and fashion-forward appeal. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026

For those looking to invest, fashion-forward options from Loewe, Dries Van Noten, and Louis Vuitton bring runway credibility to everyday dressing. —Minty Mellon, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fashion-forward

• carryforward
• equatorward
• forward
• shoreward
• henceforward
• straightforward
• thenceforward