In each Fashion Week, it’s not only clothing that sets the trend: beauty becomes an extension of the look, and manicures play an essential role. This time it happened at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, during the Juan Duyos show, where the manicure that will sweep both on and off the runways was confirmed. Specifically, a translucent pink-nude shade that bets on elegant and sophisticated naturalness.
Faithful to its spirit of innovation and attention to every detail, Duyos chose Essie, the American professional nail polish brand with more than 40 years of history, to complete the styling of his Wonderland Canary Islands Spring-Summer 2026 collection. The selected tones — Fairy Tailor, Allure, Mademoiselle and Ballet Slippers — managed to provide a polished and feminine finish, in perfect harmony with the designer’s creative proposal.
«The collection is called Wonderland and draws inspiration from the Canary Islands. It features a diverse, racially varied and fresh casting promoting diversity. The look is natural, with nails in pink and nude tones that are well-groomed,flattering and enhancing skin tones. In short, a chic and flattering look», explained Yos Baute, the creator of the show manicure.
The result was a discreet but absolutely sophisticated manicure, which brought freshness and luminosity to each styling without stealing the spotlight from the designs. This trend aligns with the current philosophy of minimalist beauty: less artificing, more naturalness and a flawless finish that adapts to any occasion.
Esmalte de uñas Gama Clásica – Allure de Essie.
Essie Classic Range Allure Nail Polish
It is a classic nail polish in a very subtle nude shade. It features a fairly elegant glossy finish. It has a brush that has been designed especially to apply the polish with precision and control and, thus, achieve a professional finish without streaks whenever you want.
Esmalte de uñas Gel Fairy Tailor de Essie.
Essie Gel Fairy Tailor Nail Polish
This polish fits perfectly to the hand and features rounded inner edges so you can reach every last drop of your favorite polish. Its angular brush, specially designed, enables controlled and precise application for a professional finish without errors.
Why have these colors become the protagonists of the runways?
The reality is that more and more women feel comfortable wearing nails in nude tones. That’s why some brands are betting on these basic colors. It is also another way of not stealing attention from the garments presented by the designers.
Indeed, nude is also a timeless color that works well on all skin tones and nail lengths. And of course, beyond the color, they convey cleanliness, delicacy and elegance. It is the kind of manicure that never goes out of fashion and fits as well on the runway as in real life.
