Butter Yellow Is The Colour of Summer 2025 And Nigerian Designers Are Nailing It 

Every year, like clockwork, as the sun begins to take its rightful place and the temperature climbs, a standout colour quietly sneaks its way into runways, lookbooks, and our Instagram feeds. Last year, burgundy had us in a chokehold, and earlier this year, baby blue gave soft girl vibes in the best way. As we move into the heart of summer 2025, there’s a new shade taking over, and it’s butter yellow.

Soft and creamy, butter yellow sits between pastel and sunshine, with a gentle tone that reminds you of a slow summer day. It’s bright enough to catch attention but mellow enough to feel grown-up. It flatters every skin tone, and pairs well with neutrals, browns, whites, and even bolder shades like cobalt blue.

Butter yellow feels like the colour of nostalgia that reminds you of golden hour selfies, melted ice cream, and beach sunsets. It’s the shade you didn’t know you needed until you saw it everywhere and suddenly realised your wardrobe was missing that exact tone.

So, how do you wear it? Easy. Start with these standout pieces from Nigerian brands that are already ahead of the curve.

This little number is the Goldilocks of summer dresses as it’s not too short, not too long, and has a chef’s kiss midi length that flatters every height. Style it with strappy sandals for a brunch date or throw on some white trainers for an "I meant to look this cool" vibe. Price: ₦52,000. Where To Buy: Shop Mona.

If frolicking through meadows in a milkmaid mini dress is on your summer mood board, say hello to the Efua Adire Dress. This playful dress number is a love letter to cottagecore, with its adire print and puff sleeves. The fit-and-flare silhouette nips in at the waist before skimming out. It’s also not a common style, and it’ll get you lots of “Where did you get your dress from?” questions. Price: ₦58,000. Where To Buy: Shop Mona.

For the girls who believe less is more, meet the Nami Dress. If you’re looking for a dress that says “I summer in Tuscany” without you having to say a word, this dress will get you right. In this rich butter yellow shade, this dress glides around and takes all the spotlight.

Created for the girls who like to keep it modest but still look like they came from old money, the Nami dress is long, flowy, and cut to perfection. It’s something an Italian heiress who’s just stepped off a yacht and into a gallery opening would wear. Price: ₦120,000. Where To Buy: Shop Shop Riran.

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If this set doesn’t make you want to book a flight, sip something chilled, and twirl on a balcony overlooking Lake Como, we don’t know what will. The Como Set by Studio Bonnitta has ruffles, a midriff-baring top, and a full, dramatic skirt.

It’s giving summer romance, it’s giving “I’m on vacation, don’t text me.” Named, we assume, after the iconic Lake Como, this is the dress you wear to dance barefoot at golden hour or stroll through an art market with oversized sunnies on. Price: ₦85,000. Where To Buy: Shop Studio Bonnitta.

This co-ord set is like a buy-one-get-five deal. You can style the maxi skirt with the top it originally comes with, or you could break them up by styling the top with high-waisted trousers or denim shorts, and styling the skirt with a white tee or a bodysuit. I consider this set as an investment because you’ll get multiple wears out of it. Price: ₦183,600. Where To Buy: Shop Kai Collective.

This Tiffany dress is your new go-to for those "I need to look polished in 5 minutes" moments. It’s a midi dress that swings when you walk, skims all the right places, and still lets you inhale a plate of jollof rice without making your stomach bulge noticeably. It has a neckline that’s demure enough for lunch with aunties but still cheeky enough for cocktails after. Price: ₦217,500. Where To Buy: Shop Rendoll.

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If sunshine had a dress form, it would be this buttery yellow drop-waist beauty. It’s a love letter to the soft girl aesthetic that somehow makes looking delicate feel powerful. This is the dress you wear when you want to look like you’ve stepped out of a romantic comedy film. Price: ₦300,000. Where To Buy: Shop Rendoll.

This set does just enough with its flirty look. It’s the dress you reach for to wear to a gallery opening and that last-minute date night.

Cut with an easy-breezy silhouette, this midi-length charmer can be worn separately or styled together. Place your order by sending the brand a message on Instagram. Price: ₦80,500.

If butter yellow is the colour of summer (and it is), then the Maya Dress by Temi Adebayo is the main character. This isn’t your average sundress; it’s a full-on “make room, I’ve arrived” dress. This dress is breezy with pearl-like beads at the cuffs. Price: ₦55,000. Where To Buy: Shop Temi Adebayo Co.

Temi Adebayo’s Maya Dress is the cool girl at the gallery opening, while the Reina Dress is her chic older sister who just returned from a villa holiday in Tuscany.

Draped in a rich butter yellow, the bodice of this dress is sculpted yet soft, with gentle ruching and an off-centre cascading ruffle. The Reina dress is here to remind you that maxi dresses don’t have to be boring. Price: ₦65,000. Where To Buy: Shop Temi Adebayo Co.

Basics don’t have to be boring, and Kai Collective has mastered that concept. Their Nao Cotton Logo Embroidered Racer Back Vest Top in butter yellow is the not-so-basic basic that has officially taken over Summer 2025. If you haven’t already spotted it on your feed... are you even online?

This is the top you throw on and suddenly feel like the coolest person in the room, or on the beach, or at brunch, or moving through a market in Lisbon. Made from soft, breathable cotton with a fit that hugs in all the right places, it’s buttery in colour and smooth in quality. It also has the cobalt blue KAI logo at the front and center that is instantly recognisable. Price: £80. Where To Buy: Shop Kai Collective.

Butter yellow, being the colour of summer 2025, just makes sense because it looks good in pictures, flatters all skin tones, and doesn’t do too much. With so many Nigerian brands embracing the trend, there’s no better time to wear it your way.