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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The cardigan adds a stylish layer that makes the whole set feel thoughtful and fashion-forward, while still being comfortable enough for all-day exploring.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
EBay, a huge e-commerce marketplace founded in 1995, indicated that the purchase of Depop will accelerate its C2C strategy by deepening its reach with younger, fashion-forward consumers and expanding its presence in resale.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The most fashion-forward celebrities have given the Y2K trend their stamp of approval, with Gwyneth Paltrow, Lori Harvey, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid co-signing the look.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Alo is known for its high-performance, fashion-forward apparel.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
EBay, a huge e-commerce marketplace founded in 1995, indicated that the purchase of Depop will accelerate its C2C strategy by deepening its reach with younger, fashion-forward consumers and expanding its presence in resale.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
The most fashion-forward celebrities have given the Y2K trend their stamp of approval, with Gwyneth Paltrow, Lori Harvey, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid co-signing the look.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Alo is known for its high-performance, fashion-forward apparel.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 10, Kansas City Star, 10 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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