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

Quiet luxury enthusiasts have come to rely on options from The Row and Toteme for years, featuring fashion-forward twists such as zippers, seam detailing, and luxe fabrications. —Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025

This creates the balloon effect, which adds volume and generates a relaxed (but highly fashion-forward) style. —René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2025

The images show the four artists posing together in coordinated, fashion-forward looks, prompting immediate reaction from longtime fans of the group. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2025

Shop these member-only picks for gifts for the hostess, fashion-forward, homebody, and gardener friend. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fashion-forward

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