fashionista

noun

fash·​ion·​is·​ta ˌfa-shə-ˈnē-stə How to pronounce fashionista (audio)
: a designer, promoter, or follower of the latest fashions

Examples of fashionista in a Sentence

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The fun-size fashionista struts toward what catches her eye. Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025 This fierce fashionista – now a single mom of five – commands an empire while running her iconic Baby Phat brand and juggling a billion-dollar business portfolio. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 12 May 2025 This fierce fashionista — now a single mom of five — commands an empire while running her iconic Baby Phat brand and juggling a billion-dollar business portfolio. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025 In keeping with the theme, the co-chairs for this year's gala are fashionistas Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and Lewis Hamilton. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fashionista

Word History

Etymology

fashion entry 1 + -ista (as in sandinista)

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fashionista was in 1993

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“Fashionista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashionista. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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