The Biggest Nail Trends at New York Fashion Week
These Two Nail Art Trends Were All Over NYFW
The nails BTC spotted backstage at NYFW Spring/Summer 2020 were a study in opposites—from the “simple is best” route to “the more over the top, the better.” We’re breaking down both the minimal French manis and the outta control claws that graced this season’s runways, so keep reading!
French Manicures
Futuristic French at Christian Siriano
Nails by Julie Kandelac (@julieknailsnyc) for essie

Edgy Minimal French at Rag & Bone
Nails by Jin Soon Choi (@jinsoonchoi) for JINsoon

Micro French at KHAITE
Nails by Betina Goldstein (@betina_goldstein) for essie

Dotted French at Oscar de la Renta
Nails by Miss Pop (@misspopnails) for Zoya

Pearl-Tipped French at Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet

Paperclip French at Tibi
Nails by Jin Soon Choi (@jinsoonchoi) for JINsoon

Maximalism is Back
Lavish, Bohemian Elegance at The Blonds
Nails by Shelena Robinson (@shelena2002) for CND
Ultra Cool Sets at Chromat
Nails by @ladyfancynails for CND
Over-The-Top ’80s at Jeremy Scott
Nails by Miss Pop (@misspopnails) for essie
Totally Radical at Christian Cowan

And in a perfect mash-up of the two trends…the maximalist French mani, spotted at The Blonds by @shelena2002 for CND:
