Lisa and Rosé’s matching Met Gala nails: this soft pearl look is so pretty
Here’s your next nail art inspiration!
The 2026 Met Gala perfectly interpreted the theme “Fashion is Art,” with the stars’ red carpet manicures becoming a major highlight. From Lisa’s ice-encased jewelry design to Rosé’s delicate pearl accents, no detail was overlooked, right down to their fingertips. These carefully designed manicures became the most eye-catching accessories to complete their looks.
Lisa’s ice-encased jewelry manicure
Lisa appeared in a sculptural custom gown by Robert Wun, and her manicure perfectly echoed the drama of the dress. Nail artist Juan Alvear used Kiss Nails products to create droplet nails that looked as though Bvlgari jewelry had been frozen in ice. This dimensional design makes a strong visual impact, bringing couture-level detail to her fingertips. For everyday wear, keep the droplet and rhinestone elements and opt for a medium-length almond shape for an equally polished effect.
Rosé’s delicate pearl manicure
If you like understated, elegant styles, you’ll definitely fall for Rosé‘s manicure. Nail artist Betina Goldstein used Aprés Nails products to create this sheer white manicure with a soft blush-like glow. Its most captivating detail is the single pearl accent at each fingertip, adding just the right amount of sweetness to perfectly complement her air of elegance. This sheer white shade, known as Milky Nails, brightens the complexion and makes fingers look longer. It’s also one of the most requested polished styles lately.
Sabrina Carpenter’s black-and-white film-strip manicure
Sabrina Carpenter‘s red carpet look this year was full of storytelling. Her black-and-white film-strip-inspired gown was eye-catching enough, yet her nails were full of detail, too. Nail artist Zola Ganzorigt used OPI products to create black French tips with a metallic chrome-powder sheen that perfectly reflected the glossy finish of film. This reflective black French manicure feels lighter than a traditional solid black look, and it’s one edgy girls will definitely want to save.
Emma Chamberlain’s art-inspired manicure
No design captured the “Fashion is Art” theme better than Emma Chamberlain’s bold approach. She enlisted nail artist Tom Bachik to carry the colors and Art Deco motifs of her hand-painted Mugler gown onto her nails.
Charli XCX and Alysa Liu’s classic and clean manicure styles
For her first Met Gala red carpet appearance, Alysa Liu chose a glass slipper-inspired manicure designed by Betina Goldstein. Created with GelBottle products, it had an ultra-clear, sparkling finish that gave it an ethereal feel.
Beyond this article, here are a few recent stories worth checking out:
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- Is this the GU I know: GU Fall/Winter 2026 led by the former Marni director, these pieces look so luxe!



