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

Made out of 80 percent cotton, these pants will feel like your favorite pair of sweats—all while looking like one of the most fashion-forward people on your flight. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Just like Holmes and Jenner’s pairs, the shoes feature high vamps that add a fashion-forward feel to any look. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026

The look is sophisticated, modern and ideal for women seeking a fresh, fashion-forward cut. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 July 2026

Similarly, the Nigerian national soccer team was part of a Nike capsule collection for which designers created fashion-forward jerseys for multiple countries. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fashion-forward

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