
NYFW Nails: Essie for Brandon Maxwell
Rita Remark for Essie created a simple, youthful nail design for Brandon Maxwell's NYFW show.

Rita Remark for Essie created a simple, youthful nail design for Brandon Maxwell's NYFW show.

New York Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2019 shows featured a variety of nail trends, from simple nude nails to colorful designs and chic metallics.

JINSoon provided a variety of nail designs for NYFW shows, including nude nails, a confetti look, and a nostalgic chipped look.

Miss Pop created four vibrant nail designs for Alice + Olivia's Spring 2019 collection.

Betina Goldstein for Essie created a vibrant reverse French manicure for Veronica Beard's Spring/Summer 2019 collection.

Voesh's waterless Collagen Gloves and Socks were used backstage to pamper models and provide a quick, convenient manicure treatment.

Julie Kandalec created a sparkly, sophisticated manicure for Kate Spade's Spring/Summer 2019 show, while Rita Remark played off the nautical theme to create nails for Monse's Spring/Summer 2019 collection.

For Opening Ceremony's Spring/Summer 2019 show, Julie Kandalec for Essie created bold negative space and gingham nail designs.

KISS Products' lead manicurist Gina Edwards created an exotic nail look to match Christian Siriano's tropical Spring 2019 collection.

Eichi Matsunaga created art deco metallic nail designs with crystal applicques for Rodarte's Spring/Summer 2019 collection.

For KITH’s Spring/Summer 2019 show, Alicia Torello created four nail looks that spotlight signature design elements such as Tommy Hilfiger’s flag and Versace’s Greek key border.

Tiffany Williams shares her experience backstage as a nail artist for Tom Ford's NYFW show.

Tori H. for Essie created a subtle and sophisticated color blocking design for Rebecca Minkoff's Fashion Week film series I Am Many.

Rita Remark for Essie created a matte nude look for Alexander Wang's runway show.

CND created highly saturated, dramatic nails inspired by angels and demons for The Blonds NYFW show. For Libertine's show, nails were inspired by homespun fabrics and earth tones.

Miss Pop for Essie's bright half-moon manicure played off the mid-century vibe of Moschino's Fall/Winter 2018 collection.

Orly ambassador Holly Falcone used bright colors, negative space, and a multi-colored confetti look in her nail designs for Maryam Nassir Zadeh at NYFW.