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The term 'fashionista' became popular in the 1990s. Influencer before Wi-Fi.

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“Fashionista” surged in the 1990s as fashion media expanded and style identity became more mainstream. It’s now used broadly for anyone seen as trend-forward, from editors to influencers.

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