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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From fashion-forward polka-dot manis to hypnotic cat-eye effects, celebrity nails began to trend a bit bolder as the year went on.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
The Balloon Chino Pants are marked down to just $27 and offer a relaxed, fashion-forward silhouette that still travels well.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Along with his facial hair, Bezos channeled a unique fashion-forward outfit complete with a black jacket, jeans and a cowboy hat.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Quiet luxury enthusiasts have come to rely on options from The Row and Toteme for years, featuring fashion-forward twists such as zippers, seam detailing, and luxe fabrications.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
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Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2025
The Balloon Chino Pants are marked down to just $27 and offer a relaxed, fashion-forward silhouette that still travels well.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Along with his facial hair, Bezos channeled a unique fashion-forward outfit complete with a black jacket, jeans and a cowboy hat.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Quiet luxury enthusiasts have come to rely on options from The Row and Toteme for years, featuring fashion-forward twists such as zippers, seam detailing, and luxe fabrications.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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