what is fashion?

Noun
1.
fashion - how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"
manner, mode, style, way
property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"
artistic style, idiom - the style of a particular artist or school or movement; "an imaginative orchestral idiom"
drape - the manner in which fabric hangs or falls; "she adjusted the drape of her skirt"
fit - the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat"
form - a particular mode in which something is manifested; "his resentment took the form of extreme hostility"
life style, life-style, lifestyle, modus vivendi - a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
setup - the way something is organized or arranged; "it takes time to learn the setup around here"
signature, touch - a distinguishing style; "this room needs a woman's touch"
wise - a way of doing or being; "in no wise"; "in this wise"
response - the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals
2.
fashion - characteristic or habitual practice
practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
line of least resistance, path of least resistance - the easiest way; "In marrying him she simply took the path of least resistance"
3.
fashion - the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior
cult of personality - intense devotion to a particular person
vogue, style, trend - the popular taste at a given time; "leather is the latest vogue"; "he followed current trends"; "the 1920s had a style of their own"
cut - the style in which a garment is cut; "a dress of traditional cut"
haute couture, high fashion, high style - trend-setting fashions
fad, furor, furore, craze, cult, rage - an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season"
retro - a fashion reminiscent of the past
tailor, cut - style and tailor in a certain fashion; "cut a dress"
style - make consistent with a certain fashion or style; "Style my hair"; "style the dress"
come in - come into fashion; become fashionable
go out - go out of fashion; become unfashionable