fashions
n. plural-only B1 Intermediate US //ˈfæʃənz// UK //fˈæʃənz// fash·ions
n. the popular styles of clothes, hair, or behavior at a certain time. It often refers to things that change quickly as new trends become popular.
n. prevailing styles or customs in dress, manners, or modes of expression during a specific period. Often implies a transient or cyclical nature in public taste.
Old fashions often become popular again after twenty years.
The museum exhibit tracks how local fashions changed from the Victorian era to the modern day.
While high-end designers dictate the initial trends, street-level fashions often exert a reciprocal influence on the industry, creating a complex dialogue between luxury and subculture.
Usage
When referring to general trends in the plural, it typically takes a plural verb.