fashionista

[ fash-uh-nee-stuh ]

noun

1. a very fashionable person, especially one who works in the fashion industry.

fashionista

/ ˌfæʃəˈniːstə /

noun

1. informal.
   a person who follows trends in the fashion industry obsessively and strives continually to adopt the latest fashions

Word History and Origins

Origin of fashionista¹

1990–95; fashion + Italian or Spanish -ista -ist

Word History and Origins

Origin of fashionista¹

C20: from fashion + -ista as in Sandinista

Example Sentences

As any fashionista could tell you, pulling off an effortless look takes a lot of, well, effort.

From Science Magazine

A grandmother in rural Zambia has become an accidental style icon and internet sensation - after agreeing to play dress-up and swapping outfits with her fashionista granddaughter.

From BBC

In a press release, Disney-owned ABC called Sorokin “an artist, fashion icon and infamous NYC socialite”, as well as “a notorious ankle bracelet fashionista”.

From BBC

When “DWTS” unveiled its full lineup, it described Delvey in a press release as a “notorious ankle bracelet fashionista” who will partner with pro Ezra Sosa.

From Los Angeles Times

The fraudster fashionista, who inspired Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” series and was convicted in 2019 of eight felony counts including grand larceny, said she sought approval from U.S.

From Los Angeles Times