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The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows

These teams nailed it when it came to design and color.
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020
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Most folks might attend the New York Fashion Week runway shows for the clothes and the celebrity front row sightings, but for me it’s all about the beauty. That includes all the creative nail designs we expect to see from brands like JINsoon, Essie, Dashing Diva, Zoya, CND, Kiss and more. Much of what we see on these runways will inspire the colors and nail art that will make their way into magazines, music videos, and red carpets in the coming months.

Some brands went all out with 3D embellishments, unique adornments, and colorful designs. For others it was about updating classics with new elements and playing with colors. But not every look had to be over the top. A handful of teams kept it simple, focusing more on rich colors on perfectly manicured hands than promoting new nail art. All in all, they were beautiful and complementary for melanin rich skin.

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Check out some of the brands below who nailed it with their colors and designs.

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Rebecca Minkoff
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy Rebecca Minkoff
02
Alice + Olivia
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy Alice + Olivia
03
Christian Siriano
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy Christian Siriano
04
3.1 Phillip Lim
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy 3.1 Phillip Lim
05
The Blonds
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy The Blonds
06
The Blonds
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Paige Ricks
07
Christian Cowan
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy Christian Cowan
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Christian Cowan
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Shalwah Evans
09
Tommy x Zendaya
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy Tommy Hilfiger
10
Jeremy Scott
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy Jeremy Scott
11
Oscar De La Renta
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Shalwah Evans
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Veronica Beard
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy Veronica Beard
13
Tibi
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Courtesy of Tibi
14
Studio 189
The Standout Nails From The New York Fashion Week Runway Shows
Paige Ricks
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