Prada’s spring 2025 collection—bold enough to defy trends and algorithms—debuted last September, and one look has stuck with me ever since: a short grass-green suede jacket with hidden buttons and a Peter Pan collar, paired with loose black jeans tucked into well-worn white cowboy boots. It wasn’t the most groundbreaking or even the prettiest outfit on the runway, but there was something effortlessly authentic about it. After obsessing over it (and then obsessing some more), I realized I needed my own little green jacket—something quietly powerful that could elevate any outfit. The fact that Prada’s menswear line featured a similar piece, an emerald smock coat with cropped sleeves, only confirmed its must-have status.

Now, I can’t stop spotting little green jackets everywhere. On the fall 2025 runways, Bally showed a sleek mid-length car coat with subtle curved sleeves, Gucci offered a cropped acid-green A-line version, and Prabal Gurung unveiled a satin shirt jacket with a fur collar. Even traditional suiting got a fresh twist with unexpected shades—Tom Ford paired a neon mint blazer with brown trousers, while Lanvin opted for rich pine-green velvet.

In a way, the little green jacket feels like the natural successor to the olive barn jacket’s rise to fame (which, let’s be honest, Prada also helped cement). But it’s also a rebellion against that utilitarian staple, especially when the green is anything but muted. This isn’t about timelessness—it’s about dressing for the moment, whether that means a quiet indulgence or a bold statement. And if it happens to become a forever favorite in your wardrobe? Then the little green jacket has done its job.

(And if you prefer something bigger, a statement green coat works just as well—like the standout piece from JW Anderson’s spring 2025 collection.)