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fashion-forward

British  

adjective

  1. relating to, anticipating, or reflecting the most up-to-date fashion trends

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In the 2000s, the company vacillated between a fashion-forward and a basics-focused approach—neither of which helped sales much.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

That pricey pad is also where the “Gossip Girl” alum flaunts her fashion-forward wardrobe on Instagram, and from those pretty pics, we’ve gotten a peek at the rustic-cool spaces.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026

To counteract that, the company has stocked up on inventory selling for less than $500 and $1,000, particularly in fashion-forward pieces made with lab-grown diamonds rather than natural diamonds.

From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025

The experiences span regional food, site specific merchandise, some designed with input by the famously fashion-forward artist, and dance challenges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025

Today, she chose an overcoat with a strikingly fashion-forward detail: a scarf intentionally tucked into her waist-height belt.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2025

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