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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Ili New York Mini Crossbody Bag This fashion-forward option is made from genuine leather with RFID-blocking pockets.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 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, 7 Mar. 2026
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
Where Seoul Eyewear Design Meets Disney Storytelling Gentle Monster will introduce the 2026 Circuit Collection, a global eyewear collaboration with Disney and Formula 1® that reimagines the structural language of Formula 1 cars through a bold, fashion-forward lens.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 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, 7 Mar. 2026
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
Where Seoul Eyewear Design Meets Disney Storytelling Gentle Monster will introduce the 2026 Circuit Collection, a global eyewear collaboration with Disney and Formula 1® that reimagines the structural language of Formula 1 cars through a bold, fashion-forward lens.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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