London Fashion Week SS27 Shows Nail Art Trends
London Fashion Week's spring/summer 2027 shows featured ten distinct nail styles, from droplet designs to velvet hues, created by leading manicurists and
Ten distinct nail art styles emerged as key trends from London Fashion Week's spring/summer 2027 presentations. The event ran from 17 to 21 September 2026, with backstage nail teams creating looks to complement each designer's collection.
Creative talent was on full display across the capital's venues. Nail looks moved beyond simple nudes to shows detailed art and bold colour, according to a feature in Scratch magazine.
Droplet and Pastel Designs
For Alexander McQueen, session manicurist and salon owner Ama Quashie designed droplet nails. The look was tied to the show's theme of a London homecoming.
At the Olivia Black presentation, lead manicurist Jane Grant created watercolour-style pastel nails with floral elements. She used products from sponsor CND to complement the collection's punchy pastels. Scratch's Helena Biggs documented the backstage process.
Ethereal and Dark Directions
The GelBottle Inc sponsored manicurist Ella Vivii for the Chopova Lowena show. Inspired by witches and water spirits, the art featured black detailing, crystals, colour swirls, and dark ombrés on pointed tips.
Nina K Nails led the look for Dreaming Eli's 'Dreamers in Exile' collection. The design used marbled grey and white tones on long tips with silver stud details.
Sammy MacDonald's team used OPI's Lincoln Park After Dark for Edeline Lee's models. Some wore the lacquer with a matte top coat, while others used OPI Xpress/On press-ons in the same dark hue.
Refined and Textured Styles
A refined, natural look was chosen for Paul Costelloe. Session stylist Sophia Stylianou used Mii Cosmetics, selecting the Mii Colour Confidence Nail Polish in Naturally Modest for both fingers and toes.
Sammy MacDonald led another OPI-sponsored team for Pauline Dujancourt. They applied Xpress/On press-on nails in Bubble Bath and added 3D elements to represent tears, matching the show's 'emotional textiles'.
Glossy, Velvet, and Sheer Finishes
For ROKSANDA's grunge-inspired collection, nails were glossy and clear with occasional black stripes. OPI sponsored the look, with lead artist Sammy MacDonald.
Simone Rocha's show featured rich velvet shades on the nails. Ama Quashie and her team created blue, black, and red hues to match the bold florals and sheer fabrics on the runway.
Emilija Dimovski was the lead manicurist for Richard Quinn. She worked with soft, pink-toned sheers from Mii, including shades named Naked Desire and Barely Blushing. This highlighted sheer nails as a key trend for the upcoming season.
The following table compares the nail styles, designers, and key artists featured at the event:
Sponsorship from major brands like OPI, Mii Cosmetics, CND, and The GelBottle Inc was a common thread backstage. The sheer manicure at Richard Quinn's show was flagged as a particularly significant trend for spring and summer 2027.
