For Christian Cowan’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, the designer drew inspiration from classic feminine silhouettes, reimagined with a cool edge and unexpected textures.
Anne Moratto・Director of Brand Content Strategy, MODERN SALON and NAILS
For Christian Cowan’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, the designer drew inspiration from classic feminine silhouettes, reimagined with a cool edge and unexpected textures. Bringing a vintage woman into the modern day, the collection’s color palette is grounded in neutrals and black, punctuated by bold pops of purple, yellow, and red.
Photo: Daphne Youree
Credit:
KISS
Lead manicurist Gina Edwardssays, “She’s captivating, confident, and completely in tune with who she is and what she wants. The look is moody and mysterious with a dark twist - feminine, powerful, and a little unexpected.”
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Photo: Daphne Youree
Credit:
KISS
HOW TO GET THE LOOK:
Magnetic and chrome nails are two of the hottest trends, adding a fun, fashion-forward twist. Recreate the standout nail looks from Christian Cowan’s show in minutes with Dulcet from the Kiss Core Collection for a classic look, Dive from the Kiss Glam Collection for a chrome finish, or Fangtastic from the Kiss Halloween Collection for a magnetic effect.
HOW GINA EDWARDS CREATED THE CUSTOM-DESIGNED RUNWAY LOOK:
Inspiration: “For the bespoke nails, I included a playful black design meant to replicate the shapes of a woman. I wanted the look to be feminine and bold.” - Gina Edwards
Step 1: Apply Fangtastic from the Kiss Halloween Collection keeping the same oval shape
Step 2: Take black nail paint (gel or regular) and make two half circles that are connected down the middle
Step 3: Fill in the top and the bottom of the nail with the black nail paint
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