fashion-forward

adjective

fash·​ion-for·​ward ˈfa-shᵊn-ˈfȯr-wərd How to pronounce fashion-forward (audio)
: conforming to, attuned to, or characterized by the latest trends in fashion
fashion-forward clothing
Like a proud parent, Goldstein-Lynch shows off her fashion-forward students' bags—some with matching shoes …—Winifred Gallagher
They are the alpha teens—fashion-forward young people who educate clothing company executives about style.—Sara Eckel

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The fashion-forward vegan leather shoulder bag has enough room for all the everyday essentials and can fit up to an 11-inch iPad Pro. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026 Aigle took a more functional approach, introducing fashion-forward details to its technical heritage without sacrificing wearability through its collaboration with Setchu. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The fashion-forward actor just stepped out in his most daring red carpet look to date. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Oct. 2026 Edgy and fashion-forward, the jellyfish haircut isn’t for the faint of heart. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fashion-forward

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fashion-forward was in 1937

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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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