This soft, earthy colour is trending this season, and here's how to style it with kurtas or shirts

Color of the season: A middle ground between mint and olive, sage green strikes the perfect balance for someone who likes chic but understated clothing (Image: Canva)

Move over beige, step aside grey and forget the other pastel as there’s a fresh new neutral in the colour chart, and it’s got fashion insiders buzzing. Say hello to sage green, the muted, calming hue that’s about to be everywhere according to fashion experts. This soft, earthy tone isn’t just stylish, it’s surprisingly versatile and fashion designers can’t get enough of it.

A middle ground between mint and olive, sage green strikes the perfect balance for someone who likes chic but understated clothing. It’s showing up in every corner of the fashion world in the form of floaty dresses to tailored separates, accessories to outerwear, and it’s quickly becoming the must-have colour of the season among celebrities and influencers.

Close cousins like pistachio green, mint, and matcha are also trending, with the latter especially heating up on social media. If your feed looks suddenly verdant, you're not imagining hashtags like #matchagreen and #sagevibes climbing in popularity by the day.

On international runways, we’ve already seen this shade have its moment as brands like Tove and Chloé showcased sage-toned dresses down the catwalk, while Tibi and Tory Burch opted for bottoms and relaxed tailoring in similar hues for the year 2025. Over at Prada and Simone Rocha, even accessories embraced the soft green palette, giving bags and shoe a refreshing update with this shade.

Back home in India, this leafy hue is already a monsoon favourite. Designers often turn to green tones to mirror the natural revival during this time of year. As the rains wash over the country and festivities begin to roll in, sage and its spectrum of greens take centre stage in both traditional and contemporary wardrobes. Its equal parts celebratory and calming and an ideal colour to wear when nature is in full bloom.

1. Sage green works beautifully as a subtle statement, especially when paired with white. A sage kurta or shirt styled with crisp white trousers feels airy, effortless, and perfect for monsoon days. If you're more into casual dressing, denim is your best friend here and think light-wash jeans with a sage top or layering a denim jacket over a sage green dress. Both combinations are easy to pull off and look effortlessly stylish.

2. To take your look a step further, try a tonal outfit. Playing with varying shades of green like mint, pistachio, and matcha can give your ensemble depth and a fashion-forward edge. These green-on-green pairings are trending hard on social media and look especially sharp when layered. On the other hand, if you want more structure and contrast, introduce black into your outfit a sage green blazer over black pants or a dress paired with black heels creates a clean, modern finish.

3. For festive dressing or traditional wear, sage green also shines. Opt for lehengas, saris, or anarkalis in this shade, especially with pearl or silver accents for an elegant finish. Try sage green accessories like handbags, strappy sandals, scarves, or sunglasses for a subtle pop of colour.