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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Winifred GallagherThey are the alpha teens—fashion-forward young people who educate clothing company executives about style.—Sara Eckel
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Men's fashion sneakers Head out in style in a pair of fashion-forward or clean, classic sneakers that complete your look.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show open casting information Applications for the open casting call are set to open Monday, April 6, and fashion-forward hopefuls can expect more details to drop then.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Surprise Lily Boutique, a colorful, fashion-forward boutique that opened in the Highlands in 2023, has expanded its footprint to bring House of Colour, a color and style analysis business, under its roof.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
The ballet flat trend has been bubbling away for a few years, with cult labels like Comme des Garçons, Maison Margiela, Lemaire, and Bode releasing versions as early as 2021, beloved by fashion-forward arty types who’d pair them with shredded jeans or baggy shorts.
—Jack Stanley, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
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Claire Peltier, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show open casting information Applications for the open casting call are set to open Monday, April 6, and fashion-forward hopefuls can expect more details to drop then.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Surprise Lily Boutique, a colorful, fashion-forward boutique that opened in the Highlands in 2023, has expanded its footprint to bring House of Colour, a color and style analysis business, under its roof.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
The ballet flat trend has been bubbling away for a few years, with cult labels like Comme des Garçons, Maison Margiela, Lemaire, and Bode releasing versions as early as 2021, beloved by fashion-forward arty types who’d pair them with shredded jeans or baggy shorts.
—Jack Stanley, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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