Black nail polish may have swept the Oscars this weekend, but on the other side of the country at New York Fashion Week, things are looking decidedly brighter. The Fall/Winter 2020 designer collections this season, no matter how diverse in aesthetic — from feathered organza at Oscar de la Renta to clay-toned neutrals at Veronica Beard — share one single detail: the models’ glossy red fingernails.
While there’s never a bad time to rock crimson nails, the first few weeks of February feel especially right considering the proximity to Valentine’s Day, so we’ve rounded up the coolest looks and the exact polish shades to get you there, ahead.
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Oscar de la Renta
The house of Oscar de la Renta paired a collection filled with luxe texture play — like velvet, feathers, and silk — with the classic manicure.
Zoya Alyssa
Manicurist Miss Pop teamed up with Zoya for the look, using the brand’s classic deep red in the shade Alyssa.
Zoya ZOYA Nail Polish in Alyssa, $, available at Amazon
Monse Maison
To accompany the punk rock-inspired fashion of Fall/Winter 2020, NYC-based label Monse opted for a matte oxblood-red manicure with an eternally cool piercing detail.
Essie Berry Naughty
Miss Pop collaborated with Essie for the runway nail look, going with the brand’s classic shade Berry Naughty. (Blake Lively is a big fan, too.)
Essie essie Nail Polish in Berry Naughty, $, available at Target
Jason Wu
At Jason Wu, there was a stunning juxtaposition between the pale, romantic tones and textures of the fashion and the vampy, red-brown nail color.
Deborah Lippmann Single Ladies
This edgy runway manicure came courtesy of nail pro Deborah Lippmann, who achieved the glossy sheen with a double coat of her deep-red shade Single Ladies.
Deborah Lippmann Deborah Lippmann Single Ladies, $, available at Bluemercury
Brock Collection
A brand renowned for its romantic floral aesthetic, Brock Collection displayed an unexpectedly edgy runway, accented with black leather and a deep plum-red manicure.
Essie Bahama Mama
Essie’s global educator Rita Remark used the brand’s Bahama Mama shade for the base, then added a tiny half-moon detail at the cuticle.
Essie bahama mama, $, available at Essie
Veronica Beard
Veronica Beard proved that burnt orange-y reds are not exclusive to fall, but will always pair well with a paisley print or shearling jacket.Courtesy of Essie
Essie Bed Rock & Roll
From one of Essie’s most recent collections, this Bed Rock & Roll shade anchored the remixed autumnal look.
Essie essie Rocky Rose Collection in Bed Rock & Roll, $, available at Target
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