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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Kelce seemingly mirrored his girlfriend's fashion-forward vibe with a similar furry look.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Gottlieb and Katz both credit a shift towards more unique shapes in general—with more and more brides wanting distinctive, fashion-forward rings that the algorithm hasn’t served them a thousand times before.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
For the fashion-forward, trending jewelry and high-quality wardrobe staples are a surefire hit, while the tech-savvy woman will love smart devices to add more convenience to her life.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Rendered in a punchy palette of cream, hot pink, cobalt blue, and highlighter yellow, the fashion-forward topper has two roomy pockets and a quarter button-up silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Gottlieb and Katz both credit a shift towards more unique shapes in general—with more and more brides wanting distinctive, fashion-forward rings that the algorithm hasn’t served them a thousand times before.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
For the fashion-forward, trending jewelry and high-quality wardrobe staples are a surefire hit, while the tech-savvy woman will love smart devices to add more convenience to her life.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Rendered in a punchy palette of cream, hot pink, cobalt blue, and highlighter yellow, the fashion-forward topper has two roomy pockets and a quarter button-up silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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