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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A little fashion-forward reminder in front of France’s industry elite?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Boston, to put it politely, is not considered a fashion-forward town.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
Yet, bootcut still feels like a more daunting silhouette than slim or baggy to the average man—like GQ’s Hine says, bootcut is often associated with a more fashion-forward retro look.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
From February 6 to 11, the most fashion-forward creators, celebrities, designers, editors, and industry insiders are taking to the NYC streets.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Boston, to put it politely, is not considered a fashion-forward town.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
Yet, bootcut still feels like a more daunting silhouette than slim or baggy to the average man—like GQ’s Hine says, bootcut is often associated with a more fashion-forward retro look.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
From February 6 to 11, the most fashion-forward creators, celebrities, designers, editors, and industry insiders are taking to the NYC streets.
—Patricia Karounos, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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