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Definition of fashionista

fashionista

/ˌfæʃ.əˈniː.stə/
fash · ion · is · ta
Plural:fashionistas
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fashionista Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An avid follower and consumer of the latest fashion trends, especially haute couture.

Example

"Every self-respecting fashionista in the city wanted an invitation to the exclusive runway show."

2

A designer, promoter, or influential professional working in the high-fashion industry.

Example

"The front row was packed with prominent fashionistas, magazine editors, and celebrity stylists."

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• Rhymes for fashionista

• Nearby Words

fashionableness
fashionably
fashioner
fashionista
fashionless
fashiony
fast

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1990s by writer Stephen Fried in a biography of model Gia Carangi, combining the English word 'fashion' with the Spanish agentive suffix '-ista' (inspired by terms like 'Sandinista').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fashionista. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fashionista
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