Every year, certain colors rise above the rest to become trending colors in fashion and design—and in 2025, that color is unmistakably pistachio green. A fresh, soft, and nuanced shade, pistachio has emerged as a favorite among designers, stylists, and tastemakers across industries. From interiors to accessories, runways to streetwear, pistachio green feels equal parts grounded and unexpected—a muted pastel that still manages to stand out. Butter yellow, we'll never forget you!

At Cold Gold, we’ve never been afraid of color, and pistachio green holds a special place in our collection. You’ll spot it across our leather goods, including the Duo Bag, Good Fortune Bag, Knot Keychain, and the Pop Wallet—each handcrafted and designed to bring that soft pop of color to your everyday. But before we get into how we’ve styled it, let’s talk about how pistachio green made its way into the spotlight.

Why Pistachio Green?

The Duo Bag by Cold Gold

Unlike high-saturation hues that demand attention, pistachio green carries a subtle strength. It’s a pastel, yes—but one that feels more sophisticated. Similar to sage green, but more yellow. A little like mint green, but less blue. Pistachio is versatile enough to play both neutral and accent, depending on how it’s used. In a sea of neutrals like beige, taupe, and grey, pistachio brings a fresh, botanical twist—one that still feels soft and wearable.

Fashion psychologist Dr. Dawnn Karen recently shared that green hues are trending globally because of their emotional associations with wellness and renewal. Pastel greens in particular, like pistachio, evoke harmony, balance, and ease—a response, perhaps, to the digital overload and pace of modern life.

Pistachio in Fashion: From Runway to Everyday

left: Ganni, right: Chloe courtesy of Vogue

The pistachio moment isn’t just happening on Pinterest boards and paint decks—it’s dominating fashion runways and street style.

Designers like Jacquemus, Bottega Veneta, and Ganni have all featured pistachio in their recent collections, either as statement pieces or subtle tonal layers. Oversized pistachio trenches, satin midi skirts, and soft leather accessories have become seasonal must-haves. Even in menswear, pistachio is proving its staying power—offering a more experimental twist on traditional earth tones.

On TikTok and Instagram, style influencers are pairing pistachio with neutrals like oatmeal, tan, and white, or taking bolder approaches with tonal green looks. Its gentle saturation makes it a surprisingly wearable color across skin tones and personal styles—whether minimal, romantic, or street-savvy.

Pistachio in Interior Design

Ariel Kaye, Founder of Parachute, Los Angeles home photo courtesy of Arch Digest

While pistachio is heating up in fashion, it’s also having a parallel moment in interior design. It’s replacing the dusty sage tones that dominated during the 2020s and showing up in unexpected places: tile backsplashes, velvet upholstery, kitchen cabinetry, and even home appliances.

Design publications like Architectural Digest and Domino have called pistachio the “new neutral” of 2025, noting its adaptability and mood-lifting quality. It works well with Scandinavian minimalism, mid-century modern, and boho interiors alike, and unlike more saturated greens, pistachio doesn’t overwhelm a space. Instead, it creates a calm, grounded atmosphere that still feels design-forward.

This crossover between fashion and interior trends is part of a larger design movement toward softness—shapes, textures, and colors that invite ease and comfort without sacrificing style.

Viral Aesthetics: From Pistachio Green to Dubai Chocolate

While pistachio green dominates the fashion and design scene, there's a parallel trend happening in the culinary world—and it's just as visually satisfying: Dubai Chocolate.

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve likely seen it. This viral dessert, often referred to as "Dubai-style chocolate", features decadent chocolate shells filled with molten centers and cracked open to reveal pistachio cream interiors. It is indulgent, over-the-top, and designed for slow-motion reveals and ASMR satisfaction.

The rise of Dubai Chocolate is part of a larger aesthetic movement—one that blends luxury, sensory pleasure, and visually striking minimalism. Just like pistachio green, Dubai Chocolate taps into a kind of refined maximalism: rich in detail, but not loud; intentional, yet playful. These two trends exist in different spaces (culinary vs. fashion/design), but they’re driven by the same cultural craving for tactility, texture, and elevated simplicity.

Chocolate and pistachio are classic flavor pairing and an iconic color pairing.

Cold Gold’s Pistachio Picks

 

The Good Fortune Bag by Cold Gold

We released our first pistachio leather handbag a few seasons back, and now that the trend has finally caught up to us, we decided to add a few more products in this trending hue in our collection— in the sculptural, playful silhouettes we’re known for. If you’re new to pistachio or want to add a little of this trend into your life, here are three of our favorite pistachio green pieces:

1. The Duo Bag

This leather bucket bag is bold and playful, yet incredibly wearable. The Pistachio Duo Bag is all about versatility. Wear it as a shoulder bag for everyday ease, or attach the straps to the interior base of the bag wear it as a shorter chic wristlet.

What makes this drawstring bag special is how it blends functionality with statement-making design. The pistachio leather is buttery, and the interior fits all your daily essentials. It’s perfect for adding a flash of color to neutral outfits—or pairing with tonal greens for a monochrome moment.

2. The Good Fortune Bag

Our Good Fortune Bag is our newest leather handbag and quickly became our best selling. Inspired by the shape of a fortune cookie, this sculptural leather shoulder bag brings charm, minimalism, and surprise together in one delightful package. 

This shade softens the bag’s geometric structure and adds an unexpected twist to a simple silhouette. The Good Fortune Bag is surprisingly spacious for its compact look, and the multi-functional hardware allows you to style it several ways: as a shoulder bag, as a mini crescent bag, and as a looped wristlet. It’s functional, but chic.

3. The Pop Wallet

Small but mighty, our Pistachio Wallet is the perfect entry point to the trend. Crafted from the same high-quality leather as our bags, this wallet features clean lines, precise stitching, and a soft pistachio hue that makes even paying for coffee feel a little more joyful.

It’s slim enough to slip into any bag and substantial enough to carry on its own with its matching Knot Keychain. The pistachio shade adds that hit of color we crave in everyday items—elevating something as utilitarian as a wallet into an accessory that sparks joy.

How to Style Pistachio

If you’re unsure about bringing color into your wardrobe or home, pistachio is a great place to start. Here’s how we love to style it:

In place of neutrals: Opt for pistachio green where you might usually use less inspiring colors like gray or cream. Like this dreamy foyer pictured above.

With unexpected pops: Pistachio plays surprisingly well with chocolate brown, deep burgundy, lavender, or blush. Gigi Hadid photographed for Miu Miu shows off how well chocolate brown and pistachio green go together.

Monochrome moments: Combine lighter and darker shades of pistachio or green for depth and visual interest. Just like The Green Lady of Brooklyn walking for Collina Strada pictured above.

Metallic accents: Gold hardware or jewelry pairs beautifully with pistachio for a luxurious finish. This pairing is beautifully demonstrated above with the use of gold hardware for the faucet and cabinets. Image credit: Heju.

Whether you’re dressing up for a dinner date or styling a shelf at home, pistachio green brings a thoughtful, fashion-forward tone to whatever it touches.

The Color of Now (and Next)

The Pop Wallet and Knot Keychain by Cold Gold

Trends come and go, but pistachio’s appeal feels like more than just a passing phase. It speaks to what so many of us are craving: softness, calm, creativity, and a connection to the natural world. It’s fashion-forward, yes—but it also feels deeply wearable and livable.

At Cold Gold, we’re constantly inspired by the evolving role of color in our lives. Pistachio green is our current obsession—not just for how it looks, but how it makes us feel. Whether you wear it, carry it, decorate with it, or eat it, we hope you find your own version of joy in this season’s favorite hue.

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Notable Mentions

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Pistachio green may be the star of 2025, but it’s not the only culinary color making waves this year. Designers and trend forecasters are leaning into a full menu of edible shades that feel playful, comforting, and instantly recognizable. Think butter yellow for its soft, sunny warmth; tomato red for a punchy, statement-making pop; and coconut cream for its versatile, luxe neutrality. Rich fruit-inspired shades like dark cherry red and plum add depth, romance, and a touch of drama. Together, these food-themed colors offer a sensory connection to style, making what we wear (and live with) feel more personal, memorable, and deliciously current.