# Half-Moon Manicures The 3.1 Phillip Lim Nails by Angi Wingle Reverse the French Design By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-1-phillip-lim-nails-angi-wingle References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/nyfw_2011_beauty) & [blog.beautylish](http://blog.beautylish.com/2011/02/17/cnd-the-blonds/) The 3.1 Phillip Lim nails by Angi Wingle turn the traditional beige-and-white manicure on its’ head. The CND nail artist reverses the French to complement the designer's Fall 2011 biker-inspired collection. The polish plays to the feminine shapes and curvy silhouettes on the runway by incorporating a round crescent at the top of the nail bed. The CND Desert Suede was used as the sandy [beige base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-rose-nail), and a new [fall color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelish-x-morgan-taylor-living-out-life), Midnight Sapphire, was brushed on in the half-moon arc. The inspiration behind the 3.1 Phillip Lim nails by Angi Wingle, dubbed “Yazuka’s Flesh and Ink,” is explained in the video above. Image Credits: [Stylelist](http://www.stylelist.com/2011/02/17/3-1-phillip-lim-fall-2011-fashion-week-backstage-beauty/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reverse French Manicures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: A new take on traditional manicures that could attract customers looking for something unique and stylish. - **Crescent-shaped Manicures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: A new manicure style that could appeal to customers wanting to experiment with different shapes and designs on their nails. - **Biker-inspired Manicures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: A new trend of nail art that could cater to customers interested in edgy and unconventional fashion styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty Industry:** The beauty industry could benefit from new and unique manicure styles that appeal to a wider range of customers. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry could incorporate new and innovative nail art trends that complement their clothing designs and inspire creativity. - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry could have new opportunities to collaborate with fashion and beauty industries to create unique nail art designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.md) - [Innovative Nail Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-products.md) - [High-Fashion Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss.md) - [Nude-Hued Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leighton-denny-nudes-collection.md) - [Condiment-Inspired Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-mani.md) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [Multidimensional Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-colorfx-by-impress.md) - [Chromatic Cowgirl-Inspired Nail Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chrome-collection.md) - [Transformative Nail Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orly-beauty-ph-perfector.md)