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

They are the alpha teens—fashion-forward young people who educate clothing company executives about style.

—Sara Eckel

Examples of fashion-forward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Qollateral, a discreet luxury lender in New York City is rewriting access to capital in a fashion-forward world by collateralizing financial loans against designer pieces. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The Ecco Seoul Slingback Sandals feature a granny-like silhouette but are designed with a modern colorway that feels fresh and fashion-forward. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Ahead, discover five fashion-forward ideas on how to wear loafers this summer, according to street-style pros. — India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026

Its lineup is surprisingly fashion-forward, frequently clinching the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Seal of Acceptance while speaking to today’s top trends. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fashion-forward

• carryforward
• equatorward
• forward
• shoreward
• henceforward
• straightforward
• thenceforward