The 11 Top Nail Trends From NYFW

The dresses. The makeup. The hair. This season’s runways brought no shortage of eye-catching looks on all fronts — including models’ fingertips. Here’s a look at the biggest nail trends from New York Fashion Week’s Fall/Winter 2022 shows.

Markarian’s Old Hollywood-Style Tips

Nail artist and KISS ambassador Gina Edwards took inspo from 1930s-era Hollywood glam, which translated into a variety of press-on designs — some in silvery glitter, others studded in pearls or crystals.

Jason Wu’s Naked Nails

Brand founder and nail artist Deborah Lippmann used a neutral beige polish — specifically, her Naked shade — to compliment the bold, colorful styles in Wu’s show.

Tia Adeola’s Gemstone Manicures

At Adeola’s F/W ‘22 show, models sported geode-style nail art in pastel blue and pink with stripes of shimmery gold.

Christian Cowan’s Dramatic Lengths

Cowan’s show went all-out with the nail look: Models wore press-ons in extremely long lengths and in all different shades (including baby pink and black). These were a perfect fit for the show’s ’80s influence.

Proenza Schouler’s Deep Red

Nail artist and brand founder Jin Soon Choi went with minimalist manicures for an effortless feel. Some models wore a deep burgundy (JinSoon’s Audacity) and others wore a sheer milky shade (JinSoon’s Dew).

Kim Shui’s Multicolored French Tips

Shui’s F/W ‘22 show was all about retro glam. To complement the blue eyeshadow and mod hair, nail artist Kia Trey painted candy-colored French manicures on the models in shades that matched their outfits.

Brandon Maxwell’s Earth Tones

Choi also did the manicures at Maxwell’s F/W ‘22 show, but this time relied on this elegant earth-inspired neutral: a brick-red clay tone.

Sergio Hudson’s Silver Manis

Shimmering silver nails were seen on the runway at Hudson’s F/W ‘22 show, serving a subtle but luminescent pop.

Christian Siriano’s Blue Swirls

A color-blocked nail art at Siriano matched the various blues of the designer’s fall/winter collection. Edwards used OPI’s Can’t CTRL Me and Isn’t It Grand Avenue to create a fun statement mani.

Jonathan Simkhai’s Neutrals

ManiMe, a line of custom-printed gel nail stickers, provided a variety of neutral manicures that made for an understated yet chic vibe.

The Blonds’ Stiletto Tips

Neutral pink stiletto manicures were seen at The Blonds’ F/W ‘22 show, serving as the perfect pairing to the fierce cat eye and leather outfits.