English Dictionary

Definition of “fashionista”

fashionista (ˌfæʃəˈniːstə Pronunciation for fashionista

Definitions

noun

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

Word Origin

C20: from fashion + -ista as in Sandinista

Example Sentences Including 'fashionista'

"Very military and very African safari at the same time," in fashionista J. J. Valaya's words.
Business Today (2003)
' Fashion Wire Daily gushed the collection was sexy, in your face and a must for any fashionista worth her weight in Prada.
The Australian (2004)
Does that mean your pooch should be denied the chance to be a fashionista ?
Globe and Mail (2003)
Kenny adopted his outraged fashionista expression: eyebrows raised, lips pouting, wrist limp.
Cathy Kelly JUST BETWEEN US (2002)
Like Donovan, Bailey kicked against being cast as a fashionista.
Shawn Levy READY, STEADY, GO!: Swinging London and the Invention of Cool (2002)
One fashionista , whose sister put her in touch with a tarot reader, recalls: "I was feeling really blue.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
The secret of any perceptive fashionista is to spot a few of the key pieces.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)

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