high fashion

noun

Examples of high fashion in a Sentence

boutiques that sell high fashion to the very wealthy
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From shimmering gowns to sharp tuxedos and dramatic silhouettes, celebrities brought high fashion and classic movie-star energy to the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall. Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 Zuckerberg is not the only tech CEO to frequent high fashion's most exclusive events. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026 Much like Goldkuhl, Mollie Gondi found success in high fashion after she was eliminated from season six of ANTM. Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 Over the last seven years, the two have noticeably morphed their aesthetics into one that sits at the intersection of streetwear and high fashion. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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