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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Lily’s a fashionista with a flair for glamour, which connects her with the Venusian sign. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Surprisingly, the biggest fans of the Birkenstock renaissance are Gen Alpha and Gen Z fashionistas. Anja Webb, Parents, 6 Aug. 2025 Let Suki Waterhouse's latest revelation serve as a warning to the fashionistas of the world — make sure your pants fit properly! Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 15 July 2025 Raw Murder Point oysters are served with a straightforward mignonette, smoked beets glisten with orange trout roe, a color combo inspiring enough to inform a fashionista. Beth D'addono, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025 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 Aug. 2025.

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