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 …—
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Winifred GallagherThey are the alpha teens—fashion-forward young people who educate clothing company executives about style.—Sara Eckel
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Sporting the Lululemon logo became a status symbol, owing to its performance attributes, fashion-forward styling and premium pricing—leggings start at about $100.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Rather than limiting yourself to a single winter coat, consider investing in both a traditional option and a slightly more fashion-forward one, such as an oversized leather jacket.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Rendered in a punchy palette of cream, hot pink, cobalt blue, and highlighter yellow, the fashion-forward topper has two roomy pockets and a quarter-button-up silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
The brand is the innovative, fashion-forward arm of Regal, which has its roots in military boot manufacturing and brought the durable Goodyear welt construction method to Japan.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Rather than limiting yourself to a single winter coat, consider investing in both a traditional option and a slightly more fashion-forward one, such as an oversized leather jacket.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Rendered in a punchy palette of cream, hot pink, cobalt blue, and highlighter yellow, the fashion-forward topper has two roomy pockets and a quarter-button-up silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
The brand is the innovative, fashion-forward arm of Regal, which has its roots in military boot manufacturing and brought the durable Goodyear welt construction method to Japan.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fashion-forward
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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