[f. as prec. + -IST.]

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  1.  A follower of the fashions; one who conforms to the prevailing style of dress; a fashion-monger.

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1616.  Chapman, Homer’s Hymns, Epilogue.

        For ostentation humble truth still flies,
And all confederate fashionists defies.

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1750.  E. Smith, Compleat Housewife, Pref. The Israelites grew Fashionists, and would have a King.

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1850.  Lyell, 2nd Visit U. S., II. 15. ‘There go two of our fashionists,’ pointing to two gaily-dressed ladies, in the latest Parisian costume.

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  2.  One who prescribes or sets the fashions. rare–1.

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1815.  Milman, Fazio (1821), 27. Signior Dandalo, the court fashionist.

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