Beauty and fashion constantly inspire one another, and this summer's hottest nail-polish-colour trend [1] takes a cue from Bottega Veneta's viral colourway Parakeet. The bright-green accessories — including bags such as the Teen Jodie Bag [2] and the Mini Pouch [3] — are all over TikTok, and they've made a lasting impact on more than just our wardrobes: people are seeking out the happy shade for their nails [4], giving us the "Bottega-green" nail-polish-colour trend.
Every year, the new season brings new nail trends in both the nail-art [5] and colour categories. Coined by celebrity manicurist Chaun Legend [6] — whose clients include Zendaya [7], Kylie Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, H.E.R., and more — the Bottega-green nail-polish trend is poised to be everywhere this summer. The shade is vibrant and colourful and makes a statement while still being more wearable than a true neon.
Green nails [8] have been a popular choice since stay-at-home orders began in 2020, with a handful of celebrities wearing the colour [9]. Since then, we've seen the nail-polish colour morph into various hues, including deep forest, electric neon, and, now, Bottega green.
Want to add a little Bottega green to your wardrobe this summer? Ahead, we rounded up the best examples of the nail-polish trend we could find.
Essie Nail Lacquer Feelin' Just Lime
Essie Nail Lacquer Feelin' Just Lime [10] (£10)
Gucci Vernis À Ongles Nail Polish in 712 Melinda Green
Gucci Vernis À Ongles Nail Polish in 712 Melinda Green [11] (£24)
OPI Nail Lacquer in I'm Sooo Swamped
OPI Nail Lacquer in I'm Sooo Swamped [12] (£14)
Nails.INC Plant Power Mother Earth's Calling
Nails.INC Plant Power Mother Earth's Calling [13] (£9)
Nailkind Nail Polish in Lime Time
Nailkind Nail Polish in Lime Time [14] (£9)