The Colour of the Season
If you've been scrolling through fashion content lately, you've probably noticed a pattern: everything is green. From the runways at Paris and Milan to the racks at Canadian retailers, spring 2026 has firmly crowned green as its signature colour, spanning an unusually wide range of shades.
Elle Canada flagged the trend earlier this season, and it's only picked up momentum. Whether you gravitate toward the softness of sage, the energy of lime, or the richness of forest green, there's a version of this trend that works for almost any wardrobe.
Why Green, and Why Now?
Colour trends don't emerge from nowhere. Green has been building for a few seasons, appearing first in accessories, then statement pieces, and now landing firmly in everyday basics. Part of the appeal is versatility: green reads as fresh and seasonal without the predictability of pink or yellow. There's also a collective appetite for colour with personality after years of muted dressing.
How Ottawa Dresses This Trend
Spring in Ottawa means transitional weather, days that start at 4°C and end at 14°C, requiring layers. Green works beautifully in this context: a forest green trench coat over a white shirt, sage green wide-leg pants with a neutral knit, or a mint green linen blazer that can go from office to a Westboro patio.
Local boutiques along Wellington West and in the Glebe have already started stocking green-forward pieces. Ottawa's thrift and vintage scene is also a great place to find earthy, muted greens at accessible prices.
Source: Elle Canada
