Fashion’s latest colour obsession is proving to be quite pervasive, and is making its way into a spectrum of attire — from street wear to corporate suits
(From left) Gigi Hadid wears a bright olive green silk dress. PICS COURTESY/@VICTORIABECKHAM, Victoria Beckham’s muted khaki green set, A sage green look from Shibani Akhtar. Pic courtesy/@shibaniakhtar and Wamiqa Gabbi uses pastel pink to accentuate her green fit
As it turns out, you don’t have to be a fan of the divisive matcha to wear the refreshing green colour on your clothing and nails, or in your makeup — green is the colour of the season and its popularity has withstood the onslaught of other more sombre muses, including butter yellow and mocha mousse. While brat green needs no further introduction, the palette has since expanded to other hues with equally interesting names (think dill, moss and pickle), which experts attribute the obvious association with nature and wellness.
(From left) Ibrahim Ali Khan; Khushi Kapoor and Komal Pandey. PICS COURTESY/@komalpandeyofficial, @khushikapoor
“While these are prominent themes occupying the public consciousness in 2025, there’s also a growing awareness about the psychological benefits of green, which include reducing stress and fatigue. This makes the colour even more appealing to burnt-out millennial and Gen Z office goers. From a purely aesthetic perspective, green shades invoke the natural environment and encompass an entire spectrum — from sober sage green to cheeky neon brat green. The colour is also quite multifaceted, is easy to wear, suits a variety of skin tones and aesthetics, and is multi-seasonal,” shares luxury stylist Meghna Ghodawat.
Find your green
The inherent appeal of green lies in its versatility — while sage and mint green align with quieter, wellness-oriented clean girl aesthetics, the brat green hue is unapologetically abrasive: it speaks to wearers who aren’t afraid to assert their own personality and step outside conformist norms.
Vedang Raina in emerald green traditional wear. PICS COURTESY/@MOHITRAI
“On runways, we’ve seen shades of the colour interpreted on various fabrics. Chartreuse green on satin, emerald green on velvet, mint green on chiffon, and pistachio green on natural fibres such as cotton and linen are interpretations that will define high street trends through this year,” Ghodawat predicts. She adds that, in its truest sense, the advent of green is a response to the post-quiet luxury era. “The ‘old money’ look that was epitomised by classic, muted and diffused pastels and beiges, quickly became monotonous and boring, especially to younger more adventurous dressers.
Khushnaz Turner. PIC COURTESY/@KAT_DIARIES and Meghna Ghodawat
Perhaps, it highlights how fashion is cyclical, as the quiet luxury trend itself was a response to the maximalist, streetwear-heavy aesthetic that preceded it. Green can quickly go from loud and bold [in its neon element], to toned down and sophisticated [in its mint and forest green avatars],” she observes, adding that military greens, including olive tones, have had a glow-up this year and are being reimagined in softer, more feminine silhouettes.
Make it yours
Green has often been viewed as quite the statement colour, which can make it seem a challenge to style. However, Ghodawat lays down a few simple guidelines to make green a part of your everyday or your workwear wardrobe:
Shade: To find out which shades will flatter you the most, determine whether you have a cool or a warm undertone. Blue-based greens such as emerald or teal work best with cooler skin tones, while warm undertones can carry off yellow-based greens such as olive or lime with panache.
Saturation: Saturated, lighter shades such as brat green or lime are more adventurous and playful, and better suited to statement-making casual looks. For more casual or formal events, it is important to pair them with neutrals such as grey, black or white, or browns and tans, to rein them in. Less saturated mints and pistachio greens are earthy and wholesome, and more appropriate for workwear. You can still play up the contrast by choosing non-neutrals such as burgundy (with mint) and soft pink (with sage green) for an eye-catching but sophisticated look.
Small doses: If you’ve never worn green before, start small. An olive, sage or forest green blazer, or trousers paired with a neutral top is a safe but smart way to sport the colour of the season. Green is also a great accent colour and can be worn in jewellery, handbags, belts and scarves for an unexpected pop of colour.
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