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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Plus-sized fashionistas told CNN that their demographic was treated by the fashion world as a token at best. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 Ever the fashionista, Hilton complimented London on her all-pink ski look in the video. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026 Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 Want to catch a glimpse of your favorite fashionista? Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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