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

Modern, fashion-forward accessories like a cool-girl bag or retro sunglasses will make the outfit feel more street style star than country club cosplay too. — Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2026

And don’t reserve them for special occasion—sparkly pieces look just as chic during the day, adding a playful fashion-forward touch to any outfit. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026

With a fashion-forward, chunky retro look, the V-90 sneaker channels a cool ‘90s basketball vibe that pairs especially well with casual outfits and relaxed looks. — Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

President Ronald Reagan dared wear brown suits, and he was declared fashion-forward. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fashion-forward

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