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 brand has grown to produce stellar men’s and women’s cashmere basics as well as more fashion-forward knits infused with traditional regional motifs. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2025

Considering the Aritzia client in the design process, the sneaker blends nostalgic sport heritage with fashion-forward sensibility. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025

Target is turning its store in New York City’s SoHO neighborhood into a new concept that shows off more of its fashion-forward, unique merchandise. —Melissa Repko, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025

Each piece features official team branding, giving fans a modern, fashion-forward alternative to traditional jerseys and sideline gear. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fashion-forward

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