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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Jorgensen said the Kimmie Oversized Jacket and Iman Pleated Barrel are prime examples, adding how both are rooted in Jordache’s archive but styled with a contemporary, fashion-forward lens.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The style is known for drawing inspiration from soccer lace-up shoes, pushing them into an elevated and fashion-forward direction.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Those who’d rather invest in a unique silhouette can find fashion-forward picks, like Altuzarra’s asmmetric and draped maxi, Soft Goat’s bright red mini, and Brandon Maxwells leopard-print floor-sweeping style.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
No matter the occasion, LBDs are capsule-wardrobe staples that never lose their fashion-forward appeal.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The style is known for drawing inspiration from soccer lace-up shoes, pushing them into an elevated and fashion-forward direction.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Those who’d rather invest in a unique silhouette can find fashion-forward picks, like Altuzarra’s asmmetric and draped maxi, Soft Goat’s bright red mini, and Brandon Maxwells leopard-print floor-sweeping style.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
No matter the occasion, LBDs are capsule-wardrobe staples that never lose their fashion-forward appeal.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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