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
Winifred GallagherThey are the alpha teens—fashion-forward young people who educate clothing company executives about style.—Sara Eckel
Sara EckelExamples of fashion-forward in a Sentence
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Though Perry, who shares daughter Daisy Dove, 3, with Bloom, has stepped out for a number of red carpets recently, it's been a minute since the two of them have had a fashion-forward red carpet date.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Thanks to the fashion-forward costume design, this 1995 movie still looks amazing, and its story is timeless.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Tuxedo Park natives like to tell the story in reverse—that fashion-forward clubgoers inspired the royal—but evidence suggests this innovation originated across the pond.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Nordstrom Rack is practically bursting with fashion-forward options that are still highly practical, functional, spacious, and comfortable to carry.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Perhaps as a direct consequence of the pandemic, many brides (and in turn, designers) have pushed back against rigid conventions, opting instead for fashion-forward bridal wear styles that showcase personality over the traditional.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Leerdam doubles as a model, often posting fashion-forward photos of herself repping various brands.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Getting dressed up and being pampered for the day was a moment where Webb was able to consciously dwell in a fashion-forward environment again.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
Although functional, this jacket isn’t super stylish or fashion-forward if that is something your child cares about.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Thanks to the fashion-forward costume design, this 1995 movie still looks amazing, and its story is timeless.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Tuxedo Park natives like to tell the story in reverse—that fashion-forward clubgoers inspired the royal—but evidence suggests this innovation originated across the pond.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Nordstrom Rack is practically bursting with fashion-forward options that are still highly practical, functional, spacious, and comfortable to carry.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Perhaps as a direct consequence of the pandemic, many brides (and in turn, designers) have pushed back against rigid conventions, opting instead for fashion-forward bridal wear styles that showcase personality over the traditional.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Leerdam doubles as a model, often posting fashion-forward photos of herself repping various brands.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Getting dressed up and being pampered for the day was a moment where Webb was able to consciously dwell in a fashion-forward environment again.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
Although functional, this jacket isn’t super stylish or fashion-forward if that is something your child cares about.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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