The Minimalist Manicure That Dominated The 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Runway
The annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, showcased not only breathtaking lingerie worn by some of the most famous supermodels in the world, but also the direction in which beauty and fashion trends are headed. And for nails specifically, it seems simplicity and minimalism are now the way to go.
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While not all of the models' nails — created by celebrity manicurist Holly Falcone — were the same, many of them rocked a simple cashmere manicure. Similar to milky nails, this style features an almost nude base, but the main difference lies in the finish. Unlike a classic milky look, cashmere nails have a subtle sheen to them. "Cashmere nails are typically a neutral-colored polish with reflective glitter or magnetic polish to reflect the soft, cozy look of cashmere," nail artist Mazz Hanna shared with Byrdie back in 2023. This year at the Victoria's Secret runway, Kylie Jenner, Amelia Gray Hamlin, and Vittoria Ceretti wore this style.
Speaking to Red in 2026, the founder of the London medical spa Young LDN, Susan Carroll, explained that the trend is all about enhancing your natural nails. "Cashmere nails are the kind of manicure that make your hands look naturally beautiful. They're all about creating an effortlessly polished look; subtle, neutral, and beautifully glossy with a creamy blurred finish that looks incredibly expensive without being obvious." At the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the glitter was replaced with a subtle pearlescent finish, with stars like Barbara Palvin and Kylie Jenner rocking the trend. However, cashmere nails weren't the only look that dominated the runway.
Apart from cashmere manicures, the Victoria's Secret models also rocked milky French tips
In October 2026, we mentioned that Pamela Anderson combined two trendy nail looks with a classic, chic manicure, and it seems the trend is set to take off, as we've also seen the style on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway. Models like Precious Lee and Gigi Hadid rocked the look, which features a milky base with a creamy white tip, creating a softer version of the classic '90s French tips.
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The blurry take on the iconic manicure has become increasingly popular among brides, according to manicurist Faye Louise Dennis. "Think of it as the 'natural French tip'. Instead of a crisp, bright white edge, everyone is leaning toward softer, muted tips that create a your nails but better effect," the nail expert shared with Harper's Bazaar in 2026.
Both of the looks spotted on the runway show fall in line with where nail trends are headed — a direction in which a minimalist and simple approach is key. In fact, ballet nails are back and chicer than ever, and just like cashmere and milky French tip nails, they are also a versatile look that enhances your nails' natural beauty. Now, while the nails were stunning on the runway, the worst-dressed celebs at the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show showcased that not everything was as impeccable offstage.