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
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Today, he is known for his cinematic storytelling, fashion-forward compositions, and thoughtful use of AI in art, but his journey began under the fluorescents of a national science lab.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
For Every Occasion By Audrey Noble When Vera Wang launched her own bridal salon on Madison Avenue in 1990, her designs were instantly embraced by the New York City it-crowd for their unconventional, fashion-forward nature.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
The fashion-forward look spans from pouffed sleeves and diaphanous proportions to the trending bubble skirt at every length — a variety of options for each bride to be on cloud 9.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross is Gaynor, the fashion-forward sales advocate for Rivermind, an invasive mind device used for protecting the brain from illness.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
For Every Occasion By Audrey Noble When Vera Wang launched her own bridal salon on Madison Avenue in 1990, her designs were instantly embraced by the New York City it-crowd for their unconventional, fashion-forward nature.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
The fashion-forward look spans from pouffed sleeves and diaphanous proportions to the trending bubble skirt at every length — a variety of options for each bride to be on cloud 9.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross is Gaynor, the fashion-forward sales advocate for Rivermind, an invasive mind device used for protecting the brain from illness.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 17 Apr. 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 7 May. 2025.
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