Our Favourite Autumn Winter 2015 Nail Trends

The New Season Mani Trends To Nail Now

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by Daniela Morosini |
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Let's not forget that the devil's in the detail. When it comes to big fashion week looks, the theatrics of hair and makeup (and of course, the clothes) can be so great that it's easy to forget that each and every model will be getting a carefully-designed, unique-to-the-show manicure to compliment the look, and that this is where nail trends are cooked up. Nail art? Started on the runway. Nail gems? Started on the runway. Nude nails? You bet that started on the runway.

Speaking of those nude nails, fashion often gets a bad rap for overusing beiges and taupes. While we understand that designers don't want to take focus away from their clothes, a request for a nude polish isn't a death sentence for new nail trend. Just look at how the manicurists backstage mix up new quasi-pastel shades to accentuate the clothes, rather than fade into the background. And of course, it's these more wearable shades that are ultimately more popular with the everyday consumer who doesn't quite feel like gluing 8,000 Swarovski crystals on each nail.

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Fashion Week Nails

Bibhu Monaparta1 of 8

Bibhu Monaparta

A matte black mani, accessorised with one statment diamante. Who said grunge is dead?

Erin Fetherston2 of 8

Erin Fetherston

A pretty pastel nail, with a tiny cross detail in gold on the ring finger. Simple, but effective.

Francesca Liberatore3 of 8

Francesca Liberatore

Metallic tips and starry accents for a cosmic-cool look.

Jeremy Scott4 of 8

Jeremy Scott

This is actually pretty toned down for Jeremy. A bold two-tone mani with exaggerated tips is fun spring style.

Leanne Marshall5 of 8

Leanne Marshall

A metallic look with black half-moons and rosy red tips. The perfect transitional party nail.

Marchesa6 of 8

Marchesa

A fashion classic that never goes out of style: the elegant nude nail.

Rolando Santana7 of 8

Rolando Santana

A shimmering V set against an emerald background makes for an opulent look.

The Blonds8 of 8

The Blonds

The nails might be fake, but this OTT jewelled-up design is pretty real in the style stakes.

That being said, we've clocked some fab nails backstage this season that manage to subvert the nude nail with clever accents like metallics and gems, or shirk it completely with full-on block colour. We loved the look at Cushnie et Ochs, where the team from the ever-so-luxe Christian Louboutin Beaute created a mini-Mondrian on each nail. A square of jewel-like colour (Wherever or Ni Toi Ni Moi, both £36.00) sat on a more muted base (their Sweet Charity shade, £36.00 also) , making for a chic but simple look. This is one to try at home if you’ve a steady hand…

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