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emerging fashion

/ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ ˈfæʃn/
noun phrase★Intermediate💡 trendy styles gaining popularity
formal

New or developing styles in clothing that are starting to gain public attention and influence.

Many emerging fashion brands focus on sustainable materials.

Many new clothing companies prioritize eco-friendly fabrics.

Social media has accelerated the rise of emerging fashion trends.

Online platforms have helped new styles become popular faster.

💡

Often used in marketing to describe up-and-coming designers or styles.

technical

Fashion movements or aesthetics that are not yet mainstream but show potential to become popular.

Analysts track emerging fashion to predict future consumer preferences.

Market researchers study new trends to forecast what people will buy.

💡

Used in business contexts to identify growth opportunities in the fashion industry.

Collocations

emerging fashion trendsnew styles gaining popularityemerging fashion brandsnew clothing companiesemerging fashion designersnew creators in the fashion industry

Synonyms

new fashionrising trendsupcoming stylestrendsetting styles

Antonyms

classic fashionestablished fashionretro styles

Related Phrases

fast fashionphrase
inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers
streetwearphrase
casual clothing of a style worn mostly by young people
trend forecastingphrase
predicting future styles based on current data

💡Pro Tip

Use in Context

Use 'emerging fashion' to describe styles that are new and gaining attention, not yet widely adopted. Example: 'The boutique specializes in emerging fashion from local designers.'

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Do not use 'emerging fashion' for established trends or well-known brands. Reserve it for styles or designers that are relatively unknown but showing potential.

📖Word Origin

The term combines 'emerging' (from Latin 'emergere', meaning 'to rise out') and 'fashion' (from Old French 'façon', meaning 'manner' or 'style'). The phrase emerged in the late 20th century as fashion media began tracking and promoting new designers and trends.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in fashion journalism, marketing, and retail to describe styles that are not yet mainstream but show promise. Avoid using for established trends or brands.

Word Breakdown

emerging
newly developing or rising
present participle
+
fashion
styles of clothing and accessories
noun
English Dictionary

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