Sunglass Nails Were All Over the Diane von Furstenberg Runway—And Officially My Favorite Fall Manicure Trend
Think tinted shades, but for your fingers.
Henry Zankov made his debut as the creative director of Diane Von Furstenberg at New York Fashion Week S/S '27, and with it came the obvious wrap dresses, flowing fabrics, and gorgeous prints (lots of leopard!). But it also brought an unanticipated, but very fabulous manicure selection. Editorial nail artist Miss Pop is the genius behind what she’s dubbed the “sunglass nail trend,” and mark my words, it’s about to be one of the biggest fall looks for the fashion crowd.
It's a bit on the nose, but the whole idea is that nail polish is akin to sunglasses—slightly tinted, half-sheer, and the finishing touch to any fabulous outfit. “With the glass nail trend taking over, we wanted to give it a more sheer, modern twist,” says Miss Pop, who was in charge of ideating manicures for the show. “It’s effortlessly cool, like your favorite pair of sunglasses.”
Her inspiration came primarily from the collection's color palette. Think: rich browns, striking greens, and sheer fabrics. But the colors have less to do with the trend than the application. You really need two key components: a slightly sheer polish and a high-shine top coat. For this particular show, though, Miss Pop used the Essie Special Effects line, which is a range of holographic, duochrome, and light-reflecting pigments.
If you’re trying to recreate the look at home, it’s honestly pretty easy and can be accomplished in just two to three simple coats. To start, use just one layer of polish—this will ensure that your polish is slightly sheer and jelly-like. If you’re attempting to create a multi-dimensional shade, consider layering a complementary shade on top.
Then, the most important step is a high-shine top coat that delivers an uber-glassy finish. “If a cat eye nail is a shooting star, a glass nail is the Northern Lights,” Miss Pop previously told MC. “It has a ton more depth, thanks to the added glass-like gloss on the nail.”
Want to recreate the look at home? Shop the exact nail polish shades from the DVF show, ahead.
Part of the Liquid Diamonds collection, this shade is a stunning chestnut brown with a golden shimmer undertone. It's a bit deeper than a traditional copper and has a slight metallic finish.
If you're not one to go all out with nail trends (hi, yes, me), I highly recommend this shade. It's a pinky-beige neutral, but still has that duo-chrome finish you need to execute this trend.
Matcha shades (and perfumes) are everywhere right now. If this color is speaking to you, get it on ASAP while the weather still feels summery.
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Miss Pop is a well-known New York City-based professional nail artist and editorial manicurist who designs runway looks, beauty campaigns, and tutorials.
