: a designer, promoter, or follower of the latest fashions

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Stars, patrons and fashionistas descended upon Lincoln Center Thursday night for the annual New York City Ballet Fall Fashion Gala. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 The veteran fashionista was also reportedly fed up with putting her own dreams on the back burner, as per an insider. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Asia Williams family Williams' mother, Jackie, described her daughter as a fashionista and an artist. — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 His Little Girl At just 5 years old, Isan was already a red carpet fashionista. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 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 11 Oct. 2026.

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