fashionista

noun

fash·​ion·​is·​ta ˌfa-shə-ˈnē-stə 

: a designer, promoter, or follower of the latest fashions

Examples of fashionista in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the millennial fashionista, in the summer, office air conditioning is often on so a wool or cashmere cardigan is necessary, while in the winter, excessive heating means layers are essential. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

For 29 years, the company invited diplomats, artists and fashionistas to the annual soirées. —Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025

Straight-leg, barrel, flair, and baggy jeans are still popular picks among celebrities and fashionistas, but some are starting to make a case for the resurgence of skinny jeans, including popular Gen Z influencer Alix Earle. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025

The campaign comes just three days ahead of the start of New York Fashion Week, which draws a swell of retail buyers, media and fashionistas to the city, that Nordstrom hopes to attract. —David Moin, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

fashion entry 1 + -ista (as in sandinista)

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fashionista

• sandinista
• arista
• artiste
• batiste
• crista