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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This babydoll top gives you all the comfort of your favorite tee, with a few design details that instantly elevate your look from uninspiring to fashion-forward.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The Sheep Detectives star Nicholas Braun is fashion-forward for the red carpet at the film's premiere in New York City on April 19.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The lineup leans into effortless, everyday dressing with a fashion-forward twist.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
This is the basis of David Lowery’s Mother Mary, a mix of psychological drama, fashion-forward A24 horror, and a full-on pop-star nightmare that, on paper, sounds like the sort of streamer-friendly catty camp that Ryan Murphy could milk for several seasons.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The Sheep Detectives star Nicholas Braun is fashion-forward for the red carpet at the film's premiere in New York City on April 19.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The lineup leans into effortless, everyday dressing with a fashion-forward twist.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
This is the basis of David Lowery’s Mother Mary, a mix of psychological drama, fashion-forward A24 horror, and a full-on pop-star nightmare that, on paper, sounds like the sort of streamer-friendly catty camp that Ryan Murphy could milk for several seasons.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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