The star of last night’s Victoria’s Secret show was, no doubt, Kylie Jenner. Walking down the glittering runway in the kind of look that dreams are made of, Jenner was chosen to wear the ultimate lingerie icon - the Fantasy Bra. An honour reserved for some of the most memorable names to have walked the Victoria’s Secret runway, it was a fitting moment for the beauty mogul, whose Oscar nominated boyfriend, Timothée Chalamet, was grinning from ear to ear as he watched her from the FROW. Few could blame him.
Styled in a sheer mini skirt, layers of sparkling bracelets and an iconic pair of feathered Victoria’s Secret wings, Kylie was every inch The VS Angel. The real showstopper of the look was, of course, the bra itself. Set with 4,410 natural diamonds and reportedly valued at a jaw-dropping $35 million, the Fantasy Bra caught the light with every step, delicate diamond tassels swinging elegantly against her tanned stomach. This, said fans on TikTok, was the Victoria’s Secret runway back to its most high-octane best.
Naturally, Jenner’s beauty look didn’t disappoint, either. The reality TV star-turned-beauty entrepreneur wore her eponymous brand Kylie Cosmetics to cater to her lit-from-within complexion. Her hair was styled into a soft, bouncy blow-dry, full of movement and volume but with a decidedly glass-like finish that kept the look feeling modern.
Then there were the nails. First, the shape. Long, sculpted acrylics exaggerated the length of her fingers, creating an elegant, elongated silhouette that felt incredibly glamorous. These were not short-and-sweet, barely-there nails. Oh no. Instead, their length (and impeccable cuticle work) made a statement in its own right.
And then, the colour. Rather than opting for an overtly Barbie-esque pink, Jenner’s nails felt considerably softer and more sophisticated. Zoom in and you’ll see a delicate, almost milky pink that feels bespoke to her skintone. It errs on the side of soft and powdery as opposed to anything overly sweet or saccharine. Blink and you'll miss it, but there may even have been the faintest wash of chrome layered over the top - less glazed doughnut and more subtle dusting to catch the runway lights and lend the manicure that subtle, pearlescent sheen.
'Kylie’s Angel manicure is all about a juicy, sheer blush hue finished with a high-shine gloss for a semi-translucent, glass-like finish says Daisy Kalnina, Founder & CEO of The GelBottle Inc.' She wore a long, almond-shaped, whisper-pink set that feels like a seamless extension of natural-looking nails. The result is an understated, ultra-chic look that is simultaneously super sexy and runway-ready.'
How to ask for the look in-salon according to Daisy Kalnina
'To recreate the look, ask your nail technician for full-coverage tips like DesignEx Pro™️ from The GelBottle to get that crisp, flawless precision and structure. For the colour, request a juicy, semi-sheer pink such as Notting Hill, Silk or Pure from The GelBottle for that luscious, healthy-glow finish. For clients with long natural nails, this is the perfect length for Hard BIAB, for that extra reinforcement. Demure Hard BIABfrom The GelBottle would be perfect for this - it’s an ultra‑sheer soft pink with a natural, neutral wash of colour for subtle, elegant minimalism.
There's no doubt that Jenner's nails were the perfect finishing touch to a look built around the unapologetic glamour that the Victoria's Secret show does so well. Yes, Kylie may have had 4,410 diamonds scattered across her chest, but her manicure was proof that the little details matter too.
Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Beauty director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen’s University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism.