Maximalist manicures & 4 other nail trends that dominated London Fashion Week AW25
London Fashion Week offers the second showcase in the AW25 Fashion Week lineup. Accompanying the trendsetting and stylish garments from designers were show-stopping manicures, which are set to dominate client requests in months to come. So, get prepared and scroll to discover the key trends spotted on the LFW catwalks.…
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5 nail trends spotted at London Fashion Week SS25
London Fashion Week (LFW) marked its 40th anniversary this month, with a digital-physical hybrid schedule of designers. As well as showcasing clothing styles set to dominate the spring/summer 2025 season, five key nail trends caught our eyes… 1. Sparkling embellishments According to LFW, we’ll be dazzling our way through the…
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Diary of a session nail tech: London Fashion Week AW24
Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, reveals what happened behind the scenes when she led nail looks for the Edward Crutchley autumn/winter 2024 London Fashion Week show… Fashion season is a great time of year. Even if you aren’t working at Fashion Week, it provides a lot of inspiration which…
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CND™ serves up runway nail looks at 16Arlington’s SS24 London Fashion Week show
Session nail tech, Sylvie Macmillan, headed to London Fashion Week to create intricate and dramatic nails for the 16Arlington SS24 show, using CND™ products. The fashion brand, 16Arlington, is known for its dramatic fashion style and with a set brief, Sylvie created nail looks to match. “Feathers are synonymous with…
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London Fashion Week day 4 & 5: Nails to note
London Fashion Week concluded its showcase of autumn/winter styling yesterday, with an array of not only spectacular fashion choices but also nail looks. Here, Scratch takes a look at the nail styles not to miss from the last two days of Fashion Week. For the Emilia Wickstead showcase, it was…
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London Fashion Week: Backstage with the nail team for Edward Crutchley
Outside of the Bargehouse, a four storey industrial warehouse space next to the Thames, Storm Eunice is battering London. With a red weather warning and everyone advised to stay inside, the streets are empty, helping to provide an eery but fitting atmosphere for British designer, Edward Crutchley‘s autumn/winter 2022 show…
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London Fashion Week day 1-3: Nails to note
Despite England being hit by two storms and severe disruptions since Friday, one place that has remained as dynamic as ever is the capital, celebrating bold and escapist style and nail looks with London Fashion Week. Here, Scratch takes a look at the nail styles not to miss from the…
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Neon nails pop courtesy of Bio Sculpture at Paul Costelloe LFW
Paul Costelloe’s vibrant SS20 London Fashion Week (LFW) collection was complemented by bright Bio Sculpture Gemini nail polish hues. The nail team was made up of @cocoldnnx, @root_to_beauty, @katebacon, @sasha_goddard_ and @furiousfiler, who chose neon bright shades No. 104, No. 105, No. 248 and No. 194 from the Gemini nail…
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Bio Sculpture features nude nails for Temperley London at LFW
Gemini Nail Polish, from Bio Sculpture, was used on the hands of models for the Temperley London show at London Fashion Week (LFW). At its HQ in Mayfair, the Temperley London show saw three ‘parties’ on three floors, showcasing three collections on Friday 13 September. The nail team consisted of…
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Souz & Co showcase abstract nail looks for Pierre Garroudi at LFW
Milton Keynes based nail tech, Suzanne Clayton, led a team of five to create an assortment of nail looks for the Pierre Garroudi show at London Fashion Week. The salon owner and session nailist was briefed by the designer to create nails in shades of white and pastel with splashes…
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Kure Bazaar unveils winter collection at London Fashion Week
Inspired by the natural earthy hues and sunsets of Africa, Kure Bazaar has revealed its winter ’19 collection backstage at London Fashion Week. Seeing the three new shades, Masai, Sienna and Sari, the collection boasts tones of natural orange-brown-reds and were chosen by models to wear at the Roland Mouret…
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7 lessons I learnt at London Fashion Week
Daniella Camilleri, a newbie nail artist of No Chips Allowed, shares her experience from working her first Fashion Week show for Eudon Choi backstage on Pebbles Aikens’nail team… #1 Aside from all black, wear something comfy and flexible. That goes for shoes, too. You will also spend most of your time kneeling or…
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LFW Nails: Orly for Julien Macdonald SS19
Glitz and glamour were key themes for Julien Macdonald’s spring/summer 2019 fashion collection, and Orly was the nail brand of choice at the London Fashion Week showcase. The collection Skin was largely on show and feminine drapes of glittering fabrics reflected his signature luxe and glossy style. The nails Session…
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