Fashion is once again developing according to a familiar scenario: everything that once defined an era returns – but in an updated, more desirable version. That's how mint comes to the fore in the spring-summer 2026 season – a color that was once associated with the aesthetics of the 2000s, and today claims the status of the main favorite of the year. Its history begins much earlier than the “zero”, but it was then that it experienced its most high-profile moment, appearing in the wardrobes of Beyoncé, Rihanna and Sarah Jessica Parker, after which it became established as millennial mint. Today it returns as a symbol of a new fashion renaissance, which begins precisely with shoes.
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Among the most talked about is Mathieu Blasi's debut collection for Chanel, where mint came to the fore precisely through shoes, which instantly became an object of desire. From classic square-toed pumps to slingbacks with animalistic accents, this shade became a central element. The effect is obvious: the color and silhouette of the shoes practically merge into one fashion narrative.
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Other brands are only adding to the trend. Zimmermann offers mint flat sandals, Chloé offers boho interpretations of kitten heels, Christopher Esber and Rabanne offer sculptural heels, Maison Margiela offers wedges, and Dries Van Noten offers metallic mint textures. Even high fashion is not left out: Armani Privé works with satin variations, and Dior offers elegant heeled sandals.
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And that's how a new microtrend is taking shape – toothpaste dressing: mint can be worn as a total look or as an accent that instantly refreshes basic items. It easily combines with both neutral palettes and bright colors – and already looks like one of the strongest trends of 2026.
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