Turquoise, teal, Tiffany Blue: this is the colour of the summer
TL;DR:
- Turquoise went from dated to everywhere, thanks to the Y2K revival
- Matthieu Blazy opened Chanel's SS26 runway with teal and closed resort 2027 with turquoise
- Prada, Jacquemus and Marc Jacobs all used the shade this season
- Wear it as a statement or as a pop, but not halfway
- Combines strongest with white, black, chocolate brown and warm beige
Turquoise was the colour you avoided for years. In 2026 it's everywhere: on the runway at Chanel, Prada and Burberry, on social media and in the streets of every city that knows the sun. This is why everyone's wearing turquoise this summer, and how to wear it.
From forgotten colour to comeback
Turquoise has carried a reputation it didn't deserve. The blue-green shade was associated for years with early-2000s aesthetics and seaside souvenir shops. But what once counted as dated is now exactly why the colour is making such a strong comeback.
The Y2K revival paved the way, and turquoise fits seamlessly into the wider story of colours earning their rehabilitation.
The runway confirms it
Turquoise is no longer a coincidence this season, but a choice. Matthieu Blazy opened Chanel's SS26 runway with flashes of teal in crocheted skirts and the house's signature two-tone shoes. In the resort 2027 season he closed with a turquoise mermaid dress covered in glittering scales.
At Prada, aqua tones showed up in elbow-length gloves and suede jackets. Jacquemus pledged its allegiance to the colour in fluid dresses and pleated flats. And Marc Jacobs colour-blocked with teal stockings and bandeau tops.
How to wear turquoise
Turquoise works in two ways, and the mistake most people make is landing somewhere in between.
The first way is as a statement. A turquoise dress, trousers or bag as the centrepiece of an otherwise neutral look. White or black alongside it, nothing more needed.
The second is as a pop. A turquoise accessory (a belt, a piece of jewellery, a shoe) that gives a look you already know new energy. Both work. What doesn't work is staying halfway: choose the colour deliberately or leave it out.
The combinations that work best
With white, turquoise feels fresh and summery. With black, it gets contrast and power. With chocolate brown or warm beige, it turns unexpectedly warm. And for anyone who wants to go further: turquoise next to deep purple or coral red is the boldest choice of the summer.
Ready to claim the colour? Check out the newest bags, shoes and accessories for women, or the newest items for men.
Turquoise is one of five shades setting the tone this season. Also check out our colour trends for summer 2026 and the spring colour trends of 2026.
Frequently asked questions about turquoise as a trend colour
What's the difference between turquoise, teal and Tiffany Blue?
All three sit in the same blue-green family, but the ratio differs. Turquoise sits in the middle, teal is darker and bluer, and Tiffany Blue is lighter and softer. In practice the terms are used interchangeably this season.
Which colours combine with turquoise?
White for a fresh summer look, black for contrast and power, and chocolate brown or warm beige for an unexpectedly warm combination. Want to go further? Turquoise next to deep purple or coral red is the boldest choice of the season.
How do you wear turquoise without it becoming too much?
Choose one role for the colour deliberately. Either go for a statement piece as the centrepiece with white or black around it, or keep it to one accessory as a pop in a look you already know. Staying halfway is the only way it goes wrong.
Is turquoise a colour for men too?
Yes, and the easiest way in is an accessory or a single top. A turquoise polo or a pair of swim shorts next to neutral trousers works instantly, and a sneaker or cap in the shade gives a neutral outfit exactly enough lift.
