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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With the mission to enable all humans to live a more connected, conscious, and adventurous life, adidas TERREX combines high-performance technologies with fashion-forward designs to weather the forces of nature and inspire every human being to find their own summits.
—Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
The front pocket details are a subtle nod towards Aritzia’s cargo-style silhouettes, giving the pair the fashion-forward edge your denim collection needs.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
This spring, have fun layering longer lengths underneath for a visually intriguing, fashion-forward look.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The Bebe x Dolls Kill line reintroduces Y2K glamour with a fashion-forward point of view.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Ally Jaksen, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
The front pocket details are a subtle nod towards Aritzia’s cargo-style silhouettes, giving the pair the fashion-forward edge your denim collection needs.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
This spring, have fun layering longer lengths underneath for a visually intriguing, fashion-forward look.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The Bebe x Dolls Kill line reintroduces Y2K glamour with a fashion-forward point of view.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
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 10 Mar. 2026.
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