the coolest nail art looks to inspire your next salon appointment, plus the nail polishes you need to get the same exact look.
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| Rag & Bone There were six different nail look backstage (including, yes, a take on a French manicure) but our favorite by far was this black-and-white dotted look created by Choi. |
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| Nicole Miller Nails were also painted in a French Manicure style backstage at Nicole Miller, but the tip was painted a striking shade of orange, pink, or yellow. |
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| Ulla Johnson “We were inspired by Ulla’s stunning color palette of mossy greens and terracottas, as well as her creative use of gradual flows of colors. Creating a partial outline of the nail with this curvy design gives the nails a sexy edge by exposing the natural nail while slightly framing it with a rich pop of color. Natural hand movements reveal both bare shine and an unexpected graphic detail," says Mabelyn Martin, Paintbox Creative Director. |
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| Tibi Lengedary manicurist Jin Soon Choi created this "loopy hoop" look backstage at Tibi that put a fun and modern twist on a nude nail. |
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| Rebecca Minkoff Women are looking for fun, relatable nail looks for everyday,” nail artist Gina Edwards said backstage. “I wanted to play up the fun wearability of Rebecca Minkoff’s Fall 2019 Collection with wearable KISS accent nails. Each design is on trend without being overbearing.” |
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| Kate Spade Nail artist Rita Remark for Essie coordinated fingertips and toes for the Kate Spade runway. The mix of bold shades made for a striking contrast against the potted plants some models carried down the outdoor runway. |
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| Khaite “The look is romantic, clean, and minimal,” Goldstein said of the '90s-inspired classic French manicure with a razor-thin tip. |
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| Zendaya x Tommy Hilfiger Nail artist Naomi Yasuda created an almond-shaped manicure inspire by the 1970s. "For more depth and dimension, I layered a rich burgundy over a deep red," she said. |
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| Kith Nail artist Betina Goldstein created a "double-corner French" manicure for Kith using Essie Mademoiselle and Blanc. |
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| Jeremy Scott We're leaning into the wild side of the '80s," said manicurist Miss Pop. She used a combination of No Place Like Chrome, Mod Square, In the Cab-ana, Butler Please, Hay There, and Licorice from Essie to create the geometric look. |
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| Christian Siriano Julie Kandalec paired a seafoam green nail polish with a silver chunky glitter to create one of the freshest takes on a French mani we've ever seen. |