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

The space showcases 37 jewelry brands, including 11 exclusives, with a focus on demi-fine and fashion-forward designs. — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Edgy and fashion-forward, the jellyfish haircut isn’t for the faint of heart. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Give your airport outfit a fashion-forward update with these barrel-leg jeans, which balance a roomy shape with a structured high-rise waist. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

Hudson and Bingham posed for a fashion-forward photo together while visiting London in June 2022. — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fashion-forward

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