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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From a trend perspective, Milan’s menswear appears to be splitting into two camps: one that prioritizes investment-worthy classics in neutral tones, and another that embraces a more directional, fashion-forward sensibility — yet both share an emphasis on layering, lightness and sustainability.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Rihanna is a deft hand at fashion-forward casuals—pyjamas as outerwear, fuzzy hats, borrowed items from A$AP Rocky’s wardrobe.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
Last May, mom Donna Kelce offered her own insight into her younger son’s fashion-forward mentality.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Best Macy’s Deals Macy’s is a hub for discounts on designer shoes, clothing, and handbags, and the site’s luggage section is similarly stocked with fashion-forward name-brand deals.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Rihanna is a deft hand at fashion-forward casuals—pyjamas as outerwear, fuzzy hats, borrowed items from A$AP Rocky’s wardrobe.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
Last May, mom Donna Kelce offered her own insight into her younger son’s fashion-forward mentality.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Best Macy’s Deals Macy’s is a hub for discounts on designer shoes, clothing, and handbags, and the site’s luggage section is similarly stocked with fashion-forward name-brand deals.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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