Toothpaste Dressing: Mint and Icy Blue Are Fashion’s Freshest Trend

Move over pistachio — fashion’s newest color obsession is here, and it tastes minty fresh. Dubbed “toothpaste dressing,” the trend champions cool mint greens and pale icy blues across clothing, accessories, and footwear. Celebrities, designers, and independent labels are all embracing the refreshing palette, making it one of the most talked-about aesthetic movements of 2026.

From the Red Carpet to the Runway

The trend gained pop-culture traction when actress Sarah Pidgeon wore a frosty sequin slip from Chanel’s Métiers d’art 2026 collection to an Oscars weekend event, describing the color as “like toothpaste… but super chic toothpaste.” Dua Lipa amplified the moment in a floral blue-green Roberto Cavalli dress paired with matching minty boots. On the runway, Chanel led the charge with mint-capped pumps, foamy-