fashion-forward
adjective
fash·ion-for·ward
ˈfa-shᵊn-ˈfȯr-wərd 
: 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
Winifred GallagherThey are the alpha teens—fashion-forward young people who educate clothing company executives about style.—Sara Eckel
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The Made-in-Italy styles will include sunglasses and optical frames priced between 129 euros and 149 euros, in a mix of classic shapes and more fashion-forward silhouettes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
One of our most popular, fashion-forward styles has been a high-rise, button-fly wide leg that has a slouch.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Putting together a fashion-forward outfit doesn’t have to come at the expense of your comfort (or sanity).
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Those who’d rather invest in a unique silhouette can find fashion-forward picks, like Altuzarra’s asmmetric and draped maxi, Soft Goat’s bright red mini, and Brandon Maxwells leopard-print floor-sweeping style.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
One of our most popular, fashion-forward styles has been a high-rise, button-fly wide leg that has a slouch.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Putting together a fashion-forward outfit doesn’t have to come at the expense of your comfort (or sanity).
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Those who’d rather invest in a unique silhouette can find fashion-forward picks, like Altuzarra’s asmmetric and draped maxi, Soft Goat’s bright red mini, and Brandon Maxwells leopard-print floor-sweeping style.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fashion-forward
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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