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 …—
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Pair it with the Feiersi Wide-leg Pants to keep the outfit casual but still fashion-forward.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
While Fritz himself turned heads for his style on the tennis court, his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, has been known for her fashion-forward looks off of it.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Think a chic take on a flannel that’s more fashion-forward and less lumberjack.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The 2x-Grand Slam champion, 21, opened up about her fashion-forward looks for match day and defended her decisions to get glam and dress up for the major tennis events.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
While Fritz himself turned heads for his style on the tennis court, his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, has been known for her fashion-forward looks off of it.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Think a chic take on a flannel that’s more fashion-forward and less lumberjack.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The 2x-Grand Slam champion, 21, opened up about her fashion-forward looks for match day and defended her decisions to get glam and dress up for the major tennis events.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fashion-forward
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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