The Most Showstopping Nail Designs From Fashion Week

Created by Kira Kira Nails, the mismatched manicure sets at Ashley Williams were informed by the prints seen on the clothes. The soft baby blue backdrop keeps things chic, yet still incredibly whimsical.

Designed by nail artist Tyler Phoenix, the manicure at Di Petsa was inspired by the mermaid vibes of the collection. Silvery tones capture the luminosity of the ocean while the medium-sized pearls lend a graphic feel.

Manicurist Ella Vivii went all out with the nails at Chopova Lowena, creating multiple sets to match specific ensembles. This silvery, chainmail design is equal parts edgy yet refined.

Chopova Lowena makes a strong case for matching your mani to your outfit. If you can’t do a hot pink stripey manicure in summer, when can you?

Metalwork manicure is set to have a major moment next summer. The juxtaposition of tough and soft comes together in this look by nail artist Liia Zotova, who combined a pretty rosy base with silver chains.

Inspired by the designer’s lacework, lead manicurist Sammy MacDonald opted for matching nail art. A potential look for future brides, too.

To complement the black ensembles, MacDonald went with dark lace embellishment on fingertips. Short nails keep the look elevated instead of overwhelming.

Cocoa nails have never been more popular. Nail artist Cherrie Snow takes it to the next level by opting of a translucent effect and a longer, square silhouette.

Power and romance informs Dreaming Eli’s SS26 collection. To reflect this ethos in the nail, manicurist Hannah Bent at The Gel Bottle subverts the neutral, princess nails with an unexpected extra long, tapered shape; not unlike twigs found in nature.

Manicurist Simone Cummings echoed the jet black lashes and dark accents of Reed’s designs in her pink and black nail design.

Still easing into a maximalist design? Try giving your classic French manicure a twist by swapping white tips for cocoa as seen at PatBo, by Rave Nailz.

When she’s not busy doing nails for the girl band Katseye, Naomi Yasuda lends her talents to the runway. At Diotima, she crafted glitterati nails and made us all long for olive-toned manicures.

So many designs, so little time. Once again embracing the light and dark, nails at Christian Cowan was moody on one hand, and translucently sparkly on the other.