Fashion-forward
What it means
Stylish in a way that anticipates emerging trends.
Reach for it when praising adventurous choices that anticipate emerging fashion
Her fashion-forward jacket used fabric made from recycled bottles.
Words to choose between 7
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everyday
Fits when elegant fashion appeal is the point
Careful Chic often favors refinement over experimentation.
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everyday
trendy
Fits when the look follows what is popular now
Careful Trendy may describe imitation rather than leadership.
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warm
Fits when good taste matters without a claim about novelty
Careful Stylish does not mean the look anticipates a trend.
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professional
Fits when the design uses the newest ideas
Careful Cutting-edge sounds technological and can age quickly.
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professional
experimental
Fits when testing unconventional forms matters most
Careful Experimental can suggest unfinished work rather than confident style.
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professional
Fits when others demonstrably copy the choices
Careful Trendsetting needs evidence of influence, not just unusual clothes.
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formal
Fits when the design deliberately challenges convention
Careful Avant-garde can be difficult or experimental rather than wearable.
Opposites 3
- dated
- conventional
- dowdy
Common phrases 3
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fashion-forward look
The stylist created a fashion-forward look from repaired garments.
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fashion-forward designer
A fashion-forward designer introduced plant-based dyes.
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fashion-forward collection
The fashion-forward collection paired tailoring with recycled sportswear.
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