In the fashion world, the phenomenon is being called “toothpaste dressing” because the shade resembles toothpaste — but in a luxurious, wearable version. Here’s everything you need to know about it:
So why mint? A fair question, because it’s such a specific shade. The answer is the sense of freshness it conveys. It brings with it a cool, clean and optimistic mood while still feeling like a surprising and unexpected choice.
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It is especially flattering when it comes in fabrics such as satin, silk, organza or tweed, which give it depth and keep it from looking like a hospital aide’s uniform.
Parisians love mint
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Major fashion houses led the trend by incorporating mint into their spring-summer 2026 collections, including Chanel, Dior and Fendi.
Karlie Kloss goes for a skirt suit
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The color combinations that work with mint are surprising and downright delightful. Pair it with white for a clean, luxurious look, with brown for an ultra-chic appearance (give it a try — you won’t regret it), with silver for a futuristic vibe or with burgundy or deep red for fans of dramatic contrasts.
The shoes carry the look on their shoulders
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For those who find all this coolness a bit much in the middle of August (who are you, strange woman?), mint can be used in small doses: on flip-flops, a bag or a silk scarf.
Anna Dello Russo with a mint-colored bag
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Those who are more committed to the trend can go all the way and embrace it with a suit in a uniform mint shade.