I’m Calling It—Moss Green Will Be 2026's Most Viral Color Trend
Spotted across red carpets and runways, it's poised to take over our wardrobes.
After the 2026 Golden Globes, I did what I do after every major awards show: I hopped on the phone with my mom to discuss the best red carpet outfits. She asked me about my favorite look of the evening, and I quickly mentioned Tessa Thompson’s Balenciaga gown—yes, I was mesmerized by the sequins, the slinky silhouette, and the sweeping train, but what really caught my eye was its stunning, unusual shade of green. I would describe it as moss, falling somewhere between chartreuse and olive. It’s the type of earthy hue that would naturally appear across tree bark and soil. On a custom haute couture gown, though, the shade felt less rustic and more refined.
Tessa Thompson's 2026 Golden Globes Balenciaga gown.
About a month later, during New York Fashion Week, I kept noticing the exact shade of green everywhere. It had spread throughout the city’s street style scene—I spotted one show-goer in a pair of moss green trousers, paired to an emerald blouse and khaki coat, and another carrying a small Prada pouch bag in the hue that really popped against her dark grey layers.
Street style snapshots from NYFW's Fall 2026 season.
It continued on the Fall 2026 runways. Ulla Johnson also sampled the subdued color trend, embracing a deeper tint of moss with glossy leather pants, paired to a chunky turtleneck sweater in a lighter, paler shade of green. Even as a minimalist who usually adheres to neutrals, I was instantly drawn to the ease of this relaxed formula, which offers a streamlined, playful way to experiment with a color palette.
Ulla Johnson Fall 2026.
It was also presented as a surprisingly versatile shade. Who knew that moss green and jet black could work so well together? Apparently, Ashlynn Park, who styled a green bouclé jacket with black trousers for her namesake label’s Fall 2026 show.
Ashlyn Fall 2026.
This runway look from Calvin Klein has also earned points in my style playbook for how effortlessly it incorporated a deeper moss color into a look through accessories. It’s an easy addition that goes a long way.
Calvin Klein Fall 2026.
The best part of this ascendant color trend? You don’t have to wait until the autumnal collections land in stores to try it. Editor-in-Chief Nikki Ogunnaike is currently eyeing Daughter's Ada Crewneck Cardigan, while I can’t stop thinking about Everlane's Cashmere Cropped High-V Sweater, which I plan to wear alongside jeans and high-vamp flats come spring.
Ahead, peruse my handpicked wish list, featuring a mix of editor favorites and best-sellers worth adding to your capsule wardrobe.
Shop the Moss Green Color Trend
