Monday June 15th, 2026
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Monochrome Monday: Lime Green

This week’s edit makes the case for Lime Green as summer’s most unapologetic colour.

Farah Awadallah

Monochrome Monday: Lime Green

Lime green occupies a peculiar position in fashion. Unlike navy, beige or black, it rarely functions as a neutral and almost never disappears into an outfit. Designers tend to use it with intention: across a full silhouette, as the dominant note in a print, or as a single accessory designed to interrupt an otherwise understated look. This season, the shade has appeared across swimwear, tailoring, occasionwear and accessories, demonstrating a versatility that often gets overlooked in favour of its reputation for being difficult to wear.

This edit brings together pieces that approach lime green from different angles. Elie Saab and Noon by Noor incorporate it into ready-to-wear, while Tuba Ergin applies it to tailoring. Makhoul Swimwear embraces it in its most natural habitat, and Prada and Loewe show how the colour can be introduced through smaller details. Together, they illustrate the many ways designers continue to use one of fashion's most attention-grabbing shades.

Elie Saab | Printed Twill Skirt

Elie Saab makes lime green feel dressed rather than loud. On a printed skirt, the colour has something to work against, so it reads less like a block of brightness and more like a proper styling piece.


Christian Louboutin | Affabula Lace Up Heels

The Affabula Lace Up is the kind of shoe that understands lime green needs commitment. With the wraparound shape, it doesn’t just add colour at the foot; it pulls the leg into the look.

Tuba Ergin | Pea Pants

Tuba Ergin makes the case for lime green as tailoring, which is where it becomes more interesting. On a trouser, the shade feels sharper and more deliberate because the cut has to carry it.

Noon by Noor | Rhea Dress

Noon by Noor keeps the colour from feeling aggressive by giving it room to fall. The dress lets lime green breathe, so it feels polished instead of overly styled.

Rat & Boa | Gina Dress

Rat & Boa knows exactly what to do with this shade. The Gina Dress makes lime green feel like a summer night piece, not a daytime gimmick.

Makhoul Swimwear | Camila Bikini

Makhoul Swimwear is where lime green feels most direct. On a bikini, the colour doesn’t need softening or explanation; it just needs a strong cut and sun.

Prada Eyewear | 26ZS Sunglasses

Prada uses lime green in the smartest way: close to the face, where one sharp accessory can change the whole read of an outfit.

Loewe | Paula’s Ibiza Cherry Leather-Trimmed Charm

Loewe brings in the wink. The charm keeps the edit from becoming too polished, which is exactly what lime green needs.

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