high fashion

noun

Examples of high fashion in a Sentence

boutiques that sell high fashion to the very wealthy
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Her return comes at a time when everybody—including high fashion—is doing athleisure, and direct competitors like Vuori and Alo are gaining ground.—ML Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America. Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025 Of course, shopping, fine dining, and high fashion were only part of the city’s charm. Jennifer Dasal july 16, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025 Perched on the cliffs of Capri with sweeping views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Dior Capri Riccio Pop-up – Restaurant & Beach Club is where high fashion meets coastal indulgence. Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 The collection fuses high fashion with the heritage of Sotheby’s, offering a selection of wardrobe staples that embody the tradition of collecting art and design. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 June 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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