Inspired by dystopian elements of several iconic films, the The Blonds Fall/Winter 2015 collectionfeatured a clash of distressed and refined elements, making for a fashion story best described as apocalyptic couture.
Complementing each of the designers’ runway looks with a unique over-the-top nail style on every model. The nails, created by the artists of the CND Design Lab team, were so rich with detail that each design told a story.
“The Blonds’ aesthetic for this collection correlated perfectly with our Fall 2015 trend story, which is all about the contrast between edgy, almost explosive, design elements and high-end finishes for an overall dark elegance,” said CND Co-founder and Style Director Jan Arnold.
The nails and their dramatic embellishments were created with CND Liquid & Powder and BRISA Gel. Then, layers of high-shine color were applied using CND SHELLAC brand 14+ day nail color and VINYLUX Weekly Polish, using innovative techniques to create matte suede texture. Accented with gold chrome accessories, textural elements and layering created serious dimension, while couture camouflage in industrial tones were embellished with hand-crafted molten paillettes.
The bold 3D designs, which took a total of over 900 combined hours to create, were pierced, draped, laced, torn and burnt, perfectly accessorizing The Blonds’ theatrical collection.
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