fashion-forward

adjective

fash·​ion-for·​ward ˈfa-shᵊn-ˈfȯr-wərd How to pronounce fashion-forward (audio)
: 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

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One of our most popular, fashion-forward styles has been a high-rise, button-fly wide leg that has a slouch. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025 Putting together a fashion-forward outfit doesn’t have to come at the expense of your comfort (or sanity). Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 Études Studio, which previously handled the entire collection, stepped back to focus on a more fashion-forward capsule. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025 Those who’d rather invest in a unique silhouette can find fashion-forward picks, like Altuzarra’s asmmetric and draped maxi, Soft Goat’s bright red mini, and Brandon Maxwells leopard-print floor-sweeping style. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fashion-forward

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fashion-forward was in 1937

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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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