high fashion

noun

Examples of high fashion in a Sentence

boutiques that sell high fashion to the very wealthy
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From streetwear to high fashion, the borough has a reputation for individuality and creativity. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025 Streetwear and high fashion were then only beginning to intersect, often to the greater benefit of the latter; many people in the industry believed that urban aesthetics were being appropriated by European fashion houses. Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025 His vision merges high fashion with mass media, often blurring the line between runway and pop spectacle. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 Batsheva's immersive brunch-style presentation allowed attendees to see their designs in motion, breaking the divide between high fashion and spectators. Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high fashion

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of high fashion was in 1870

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“High fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20fashion. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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