high fashion

noun

Examples of high fashion in a Sentence

boutiques that sell high fashion to the very wealthy
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From March 3 to Tuesday, high fashion brands such as Schiaparelli, Valentino and Chanel, among others, showcased their fall 2025 collections in what is considered one of the most important events in the fashion industry. Renan Botelho, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 In a 2008 Ebony profile, Banks posed with Iman, Alek Wek and Kimora Lee Simmons—women who were all toggling between fabulous modeling careers, as the faces of high fashion, and new options, in case the world of struts ever turned a cold shoulder. Essence, 25 Feb. 2025 In Los Angeles, Kate Hudson had a high fashion moment at the Critics Choice Awards while in New York City, Lisa Rinna, Taylor Hill turned heads during Fashion Week. Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, they’re often seen as high fashion when worn by white celebrities. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high fashion

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of high fashion was in 1870

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“High fashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20fashion. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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