fashionista

noun

fash·​ion·​is·​ta ˌfa-shə-ˈnē-stə How to pronounce fashionista (audio)
: a designer, promoter, or follower of the latest fashions

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In other instances, our protagonist is a true fashionista whose one ensemble in particular is simply to die for. James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026 Luckily, Alexander Wang was kind enough to hook the young fashionista up with a custom outfit for her appearance at his New York Fashion Week show in February 2015. Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 These designs have a touch of 2000s style for a nod to our favorite trends of yesteryear, but with a new-age look that’s fresh enough for fashionistas. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 May 2026 In 2023, the Brazilian fashionista, 45, broke ground on a children’s center there, plus donated $1 million toward building a new playground. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fashionista

Word History

Etymology

fashion entry 1 + -ista (as in sandinista)

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fashionista was in 1993

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“Fashionista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fashionista. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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