fashionista

noun

fash·​ion·​is·​ta ˌfa-shə-ˈnē-stə How to pronounce fashionista (audio)
: a designer, promoter, or follower of the latest fashions

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Looking back on the many iconic looks of pop music's biggest fashionista. EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Campo Sneakers Calling all fashionistas! Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025 On the one hand, cow print has positioned itself as a must-have, especially among younger fashionistas and those looking to stand out. María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2025 Lily’s a fashionista with a flair for glamour, which connects her with the Venusian sign. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fashionista

Word History

Etymology

fashion entry 1 + -ista (as in sandinista)

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fashionista was in 1993

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“Fashionista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashionista. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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