Eri Narita Brings the Italian Manicure to Vogue World 2026: Milano
During Vogue World 2026: Milano, Eri Narita, a renowned nail artist, directed a team of 25 using Manucurist products to craft manicures for models such as Gigi Hadid, Vittoria Ceretti, and Aryna Sabalenka. The event unfolded in five distinct chapters, each showcasing unique nail designs that complemented the collections from Prada, Armani, Versace, Ferragamo, and Gucci. The initial two acts emphasized natural nails featuring Manucurist shades of Beige and Pale Rose. The third act highlighted Italian nail artistry with bold side gaps in red, black, and pink. Chapter four presented a translucent neon aesthetic, while the final chapter incorporated a nude base adorned with a white outline and a gemstone. Sponsors included ALO, eBay, Eli Lilly and Company, and Meta Glasses, with additional support from FedEx and OpenAI.
Key facts
- Eri Narita served as nail artist for Vogue World 2026: Milano, leading a 25-person team
- Manucurist, a vegan and plant-based Paris brand, supplied all polishes for the show
- Models included Gigi Hadid, Vittoria Ceretti, Alex Consani, Mariacarla Boscono, Aryna Sabalenka, Arianna Fontana, and Veronica Yoko Plebani
- The show comprised five chapters, each with a distinct nail design
- The Italian nail technique leaves a small line of bare nail along the sidewalls to elongate the nail bed without extensions
- Chapter four featured a translucent neon look described as sheer matte rather than jelly
- Narita's own manicure depicted the Italian flag colors and the Vogue World logo across all ten nails
- Presenting sponsors were ALO, eBay, Eli Lilly and Company, and Meta Glasses, with additional support from FedEx and OpenAI
Entities
Artists
- Eri Narita
- Gigi Hadid
- Vittoria Ceretti
- Alex Consani
- Mariacarla Boscono
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Arianna Fontana
- Veronica Yoko Plebani
Institutions
- Vogue
- Vogue World
- Manucurist
- Prada
- Armani
- Versace
- Ferragamo
- Gucci
- ALO
- eBay
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Meta Glasses
- FedEx
- OpenAI
- Benetton
- Campari
- Davines
- Eataly
- Fiat
- Galvanina
- Novelty
- Palazzo Giureconsulti
- Santa Maria Novella
- Teatro alla Scala
- Casa Brera
- Château Monfort
- Mandarin Oriental Milan
- NH Milano Touring Collection
- Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá
- Rosa Grand Milano – Starhotels Collezione
- Residenza del Cardinale Meliá Collection
- Straf Hotel
- Vik Retreats
Locations
- Milano
- Italy
- Paris
- France