If I had to choose one word to describe the outrageous nails seen backstage at New York Fashion Week, it would have to be frightening. Sure there were the typical dark and moody manicures painted in fall colors like burgundy, green and black. However, the dagger-like digits models sported at most of the shows looked like they came straight out of a scary movie.
CND co-founder Jan Arnold took this theme to the extreme at The Blonds with nail art inspired by classic horror flicks like "The Shining" and "Psycho" -- using mini Jack Nicholson and Janet Leigh screaming face prints. Miss Pop, a Manhattan-based nail artist, was tapped to create a spooky set of black and white ombre nails at Katie Gallagher. And even Kate Spade's colorful fall collection got a terrifying touch with pyramid studded claws.
Get a close-up view of these outrageous nails and more in the slideshow below. And see all of our New York Fashion Week coverage here.
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