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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Instead, Lopez sported daring black military-style ankle boots with thick rubber soles, a nod to bold fashion-forward businesswear.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Sherri Shepherd stepped out for the Halloween episode of Sherri this week, channeling four fashion-forward outfits from Met Galas past — including those worn by Cardi, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna and Tyla.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
But Ecco also may have identified a common interest among young, old, fashion-forward, and practical customers.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Gathered puff sleeves make this more fashion-forward, but the casual fit gives me plenty of room to move.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Sherri Shepherd stepped out for the Halloween episode of Sherri this week, channeling four fashion-forward outfits from Met Galas past — including those worn by Cardi, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna and Tyla.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
But Ecco also may have identified a common interest among young, old, fashion-forward, and practical customers.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Gathered puff sleeves make this more fashion-forward, but the casual fit gives me plenty of room to move.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Fashion-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashion-forward. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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