high fashion

noun

Examples of high fashion in a Sentence

boutiques that sell high fashion to the very wealthy
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John-Kamen’s family roots trace back to her Nigerian father and Norwegian mother who worked vastly different jobs as a forensic psychologist and high fashion model. Malik Peay, Essence, 8 May 2025 Known for its use of vibrant colors and striking patterns, Missoni will transform the rooftop into an oasis of high fashion and relaxation. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 May 2025 Instead, high fashion paired with tailored menswear, worn predominantly by Black women, set the tone for the night’s aesthetic. Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 At the Met Gala, the fashion world will take in and celebrate Black dandyism and its many contributions to high fashion, a departure for an industry where Black culture has historically been underrepresented. Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 3 May 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 22 May. 2025.

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